Toro Development Company (TDC), a real estate firm known for creating vibrant community experiences, today announces plans for Overlook, a 301-unit multifamily development within Cumming City Center. TDC will leverage its decades of experience to seamlessly integrate Overlook with the surrounding mixed-use district. With closing on the land and financing complete, construction will begin this month.
Overlook is designed to infuse human energy throughout Cumming City Center’s existing mixed-use environment. Spanning 95 acres, Cumming City Center prioritizes an authentic, Main Street Americana feel, featuring shops, restaurants, greenspace, walking trails, an amphitheater for events and a new municipal building.
The TDC team, led by veteran real estate developer Mark Toro, has a proven track record of delivering exceptional communities, including Edge OTB, Anthem on Ashley and BOHO4W (now Camden Fourth Ward) and Avalon.
“Our mixed-use and multifamily experience consistently proves that feet on the street drives the success of other uses,” said John Kelley, TDC’s Chief Development Officer. “Overlook will harness the existing energy at Cumming City Center, while also powering the continued momentum of the overall mixed-use community.”
Overlook will feature a thoughtfully curated amenity package designed to support daily living and social connection. Amenities will include a resort-style pool, fitness center, courtyard and social courtyard spaces, a sky lounge, micro-offices and a dog park. The first units are expected to deliver in fall 2027.
The loan for Overlook was provided by Pinnacle Financial Partners. EBSCO Real Estate, based in Birmingham, AL, is the sole equity partner on this development.
Cumming continues to experience significant growth, driven by its blend of suburban convenience, top-performing schools and access to Lake Lanier. The city’s population has increased by 38% in the past five years, with the ongoing expansion of GA-400 expected to further strengthen connectivity to the greater Atlanta region.
TDC is also currently underway on Medley, a $560 million, 43-acre mixed-use community in Johns Creek. Medley, which opens on October 29, features 164,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space, 110,000 square feet of office, a 150-key hotel, 883 luxury residences across apartments and townhomes and a 25,000-square-foot plaza.
To learn more about Toro Development Company, visit www.torodevco.com.
About Toro Development Company:
Toro Development Company (TDC) acquires underperforming assets and transforms them into vibrant mixed-use environments that achieve coveted “third place” status – inspired places where people come to feel connected and engaged, something the world needs now more than ever. Third places also produce a quantifiable value premium on rents and valuations; TDC calls this The Third Place Effect. The team, led by Mark Toro, has a track record of delivering outsized returns to investors, as evidenced by their work on Avalon in Alpharetta and Colony Square and Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta, among other noteworthy projects. TDC’s differentiated model combines data analysis with creative thinking and a commitment to community, and it is uniquely positioned to exploit the best uses for each development or redevelopment opportunity. For more information, visit torodevco.com.
About EBSCO Real Estate:
EBSCO Real Estate has decades of investment and management experience in commercial and residential real estate across the southeast. With Jimmy Adams at the helm, the team possesses a deep understanding of market and operational dynamics. EBSCO Real Estate is guided by disciplined sourcing, risk evaluation, and a commitment to operational excellence and elevated design. For more information, visit ebscorealestate.com. They are backed by EBSCO Industries, Inc., a global company with businesses in various industries, including Information Services, Outdoor Products, Real Estate, Manufacturing, and Distribution, operating divisions and subsidiaries in 23 countries and employing over 4,500 people.
