The Bend Mixed-Use Development
DeveloperTishman Speyer(New York, NY)
Marietta, Cobb County, GA Map
17Score
Application FiledMixed UseCobb County Out-of-Market Dev Notable Architect
Approved
Phase
$500M+
Investment
75 ac
Acreage
2.4M sf
Sq Ft
3,500
Jobs
Coverage Timeline
Project Details
Aug 22, 2026 — Gensler releases preliminary renderings. Mixed-use village concept with central greenway confirmed. Anchor retail tenant rumored to be Whole Foods Market.
Jun 15, 2026 — Phase I environmental assessment completed with no findings. Demolition permit filed for existing warehouse structures on southern parcel.
May 8, 2026 — Cobb County planning board votes 5-2 to approve rezoning from Industrial to Mixed-Use Community. Three conditions attached regarding traffic mitigation.
Apr 12, 2026 — Initial reporting confirms Tishman Speyer commitment and site plan submission to Cobb County planning commission. Gensler named as architect.
People & Firms
Lead DeveloperTishman Speyer
Developer HQNew York, NY
Architect / Design FirmGensler
General ContractorTBD
Co-Developers
Broker / Agent
Scope & Scale
Investment Amount$500M+
Acreage75 acres
Square Footage2,400,000 sf
Buildings8
Units / Rooms1,200
Stories / Height12
Location
AddressNot disclosed
City / County / StateMarietta, Cobb County, GA
Financials
Funding TypePrivate
Lender / Financing
Public Funding Details
Zoning
Current Zoning
Requested Zoning
Key Dates
First ReportedApril 12, 2026
Last UpdatedAugust 22, 2026
Expected Groundbreaking
Expected Completion