CHARLOTTE | Novel Atherton | 346 units - 2 x 6 fl | 115,000 SF retail | Complete

“They understand South End and just how good the site can be,” Darnall says.

Atherton Mill sits on a nearly 10-acre site — much of which fronts South Boulevard. The project centers around the property’s historic mill building, built in 1893.

Darnall sees that space as the “core” for South End.

“It’s such a perfect fit. It’s really been a long time coming.”

Construction should begin within the next 2.5 weeks, he adds.

The mixed-use project will include roughly 350,000 square feet of residential space. That breaks down into 346 higher-end apartments, which boast views of uptown Charlotte and the rail trail.

When complete, Atherton Mill also will have 115,000 square feet of retail — that includes a mix of new and existing tenants. Roughly 45,000 square feet is occupied at this time.

Edens continues to negotiate leases for that site, with an eye on premier brands — particularly when it comes to fashion.

“The interest has been great,” he says.

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Expect a 15,000-square-foot anchor tenant. There also will be four new restaurant offerings.

That includes an already-confirmed Italian concept by Steve Palmer, founder of The Indigo Road Hospitality Group. He operates O-Ku at Atherton Mill and Oak Steakhouse in SouthPark.

Darnall says the remaining space will bring in a mix of local, regional and national retailers.

“There’s a screaming need for more fashion,” Darnall says.

Atherton Mill has been strategically adding key tenants such as Anthropolgie and Free People — a retailer under the Urban Outfitters parent brand — as well as eyeglass retailer Warby Parker.

The project aims to improve the caliber of retail to meet community needs.

Edens is targeting spring 2019 for those retail operations to open.

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