Central Atlanta Progress, Inc.

Central Atlanta Progress, Inc. (C.A.P) is a private, not-for-profit corporation that works to improve the economic climate of downtown Atlanta. The organization was formed on January 1, 1967 by the merger of two organizations: Central Atlanta Improvement Association (C.A.I.A.), and the Uptown Association. C.A.I.A. was a not-for profit group composed of property owners and businessmen, founded in August, 1941 to promote the development of the downtown commercial and retail district. The Uptown Association was a group with similar aims formed in the 1920s. C.A.P. is governed by a Board of Directors and its membership consists largely of corporate chief executives and commercial property owners. The organization has a paid staff and also relies on the staff resources of local governmental agencies and private companies to help carry out its programs and policies. The organization's primary functions are to stimulate economic development, promote urban development programs, such as enterprise zones, enhance Atlanta's transportation system, revitalize in-town housing developments, and to increase the aesthetic qualities and safety of downtown Atlanta.

From the description of Central Atlanta Progress, Inc. Photographs : People, 1957-1981, undated. (Atlanta History Center). WorldCat record id: 159939196

From the description of Central Atlanta Progress, Inc. Photographs : Geographic Locations, 1960-1978, undated. (Atlanta History Center). WorldCat record id: 159939098

Central Atlanta Progress, Inc. (C.A.P) is a private, not-for-profit corporation that works to improve the economic climate of downtown Atlanta. The organization was formed on January 1, 1967 by the merger of two organizations: Central Atlanta Improvement Association (C.A.I.A.), and the Uptown Association. C.A.I.A. was a not-for profit group composed of property owners and businessmen, founded in August, 1941 to promote the development of the downtown commercial and retail district. The Uptown Association was a group with similar aims formed in the 1920s. C.A.P. is governed by a Board of Directors and its membership consists largely of corporate chief executives and commercial property owners. The organization has a paid staff and also relies on the staff resources of local governmental agencies and private companies to help carry out its programs and policies. The organization's primary functions are to stimulate economic development; promote urban development programs, such as enterprise zones; enhance Atlanta's transportation system; revitalize in-town housing developments; and to increase the aesthetic qualities and safety of downtown Atlanta.

From the description of Central Atlanta Progress, Inc., 1960-1981, undated (Atlanta History Center). WorldCat record id: 159938560

Central Atlanta Progress, Inc. (CAP) is a private nonprofit community development organization providing leadership, programs and services to preserve and strengthen the economic vitality of Downtown Atlanta. It is funded through the investment of businesses and institutions. Now governed by a board of directors of Downtown's top business leaders, the organization was also governed by an executive board and an officers board. It is maintained by a paid staff that includes the president. One of the most influential men to hold the position of president was Dan E. Sweat, Jr., who was president from 1973 to 1988. Committees include a finance committee and a nominating committee. An annual meeting is held.

CAP was formed in 1967 from a merger of the Central Atlanta Improvement Association (chartered in 1941) and the Uptown Association (formed in 1960 to promote the Ponce de Leon Avenue and North Avenue corridor). CAP conducted its first comprehensive planning project, the Central Area Study (CAS) with a focus on transportation issues, in 1971. In 1985-1986 CAP participated in a second Central Area Study (CAS II) which focused on quality of life issues in the metro area. A third comprehensive planning project, the Central Atlanta Action Plan, was completed in 1999. CAP has formed or sponsored numerous spin-off organizations, the most prominent of which are: Capacity, Inc., a special purpose, non-profit corporation sponsored by and affiliated with CAP and designed to qualify as a public, tax-exempt, charitable organization; Central Atlanta Civic Development, Inc., a private non-profit corporation owned by CAP; and Park Central Communities, Inc., a private for-profit development corporation. Park Central Communities was a stock company with Central Atlanta Civic Development, Inc. owning 62.5% of the shares. Other spin-off organizations include Downtown Environmental Patrol (Atlanta Clean City Commission); Midtown Business Association (Midtown Alliance); Trees Atlanta; Underground Festival Development Company; Central Area Network for Jobs; Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID); COPA, Inc. (a real estate investment trust); and Downtown Transportation Management Association.

From the description of Central Atlanta Progress Records : Administrative files, 1960-1992, undated. (Atlanta History Center). WorldCat record id: 320966428

Central Atlanta Progress, Inc. (CAP) is a private nonprofit community development organization providing leadership, programs and services to preserve and strengthen the economic vitality of Downtown Atlanta. It is funded through the investment of businesses and institutions. Now governed by a board of directors of Downtown's top business leaders, the organization was also governed by an executive board and an officers board. It is maintained by a paid staff that includes the president. One of the most influential men to hold the position of president was Dan E. Sweat, Jr., who was president from 1973 to 1988. Committees include a finance committee and a nominating committee. An annual meeting is held.

CAP was formed in 1967 from a merger of the Central Atlanta Improvement Association (chartered in 1941) and the Uptown Association (formed in 1960 to promote the Ponce de Leon Avenue and North Avenue corridor). CAP conducted its first comprehensive planning project, the Central Area Study (CAS) with a focus on transportation issues, in 1971. In 1985-1986 CAP participated in a second Central Area Study (CAS II) which focused on quality of life issues in the metro area. A third comprehensive planning project, the Central Atlanta Action Plan, was completed in 1999. CAP has formed or sponsored numerous spin-off organizations, the most prominent of which are: Capacity, Inc., a special purpose, non-profit corporation sponsored by and affiliated with CAP and designed to qualify as a public, tax-exempt, charitable organization; Central Atlanta Civic Development, Inc., a private non-profit corporation owned by CAP; and Park Central Communities, Inc., a private for-profit development corporation. Park Central Communities was a stock company with Central Atlanta Civic Development, Inc. owning 62.5% of the shares. Other spin-off organizations include Downtown Environmental Patrol (Atlanta Clean City Commission); Midtown Business Association (Midtown Alliance); Trees Atlanta; Underground Festival Development Company; Central Area Network for Jobs; Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID); COPA, Inc. (a real estate investment trust); and Downtown Transportation Management Association.

From the description of Central Atlanta Progress Records : Records of predecessor organizations, 1924-1952. (Atlanta History Center). WorldCat record id: 320965667

Central Atlanta Progress, Inc. (CAP) is a private nonprofit community development organization providing leadership, programs and services to preserve and strengthen the economic vitality of Downtown Atlanta. It is funded through the investment of businesses and institutions. Now governed by a board of directors of Downtown's top business leaders, the organization was also governed by an executive board and an officers board. It is maintained by a paid staff that includes the president. One of the most influential men to hold the position of president was Dan E. Sweat, Jr., who was president from 1973 to 1988. Committees include a finance committee and a nominating committee. An annual meeting is held.

CAP was formed in 1967 from a merger of the Central Atlanta Improvement Association (chartered in 1941) and the Uptown Association (formed in 1960 to promote the Ponce de Leon Avenue and North Avenue corridor). CAP conducted its first comprehensive planning project, the Central Area Study (CAS) with a focus on transportation issues, in 1971. In 1985-1986 CAP participated in a second Central Area Study (CAS II) which focused on quality of life issues in the metro area. A third comprehensive planning project, the Central Atlanta Action Plan, was completed in 1999. CAP has formed or sponsored numerous spin-off organizations, the most prominent of which are: Capacity, Inc., a special purpose, non-profit corporation sponsored by and affiliated with CAP and designed to qualify as a public, tax-exempt, charitable organization; Central Atlanta Civic Development, Inc., a private non-profit corporation owned by CAP; and Park Central Communities, Inc., a private for-profit development corporation. Park Central Communities was a stock company with Central Atlanta Civic Development, Inc. owning 62.5% of the shares. Other spin-off organizations include Downtown Environmental Patrol (Atlanta Clean City Commission); Midtown Business Association (Midtown Alliance); Trees Atlanta; Underground Festival Development Company; Central Area Network for Jobs; Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID); COPA, Inc. (a real estate investment trust); and Downtown Transportation Management Association.

From the description of Central Atlanta Progress Records : Project files, 1960-1994, undated. (Atlanta History Center). WorldCat record id: 320966060

Central Atlanta Progress, Inc. (CAP) is a private nonprofit community development organization providing leadership, programs and services to preserve and strengthen the economic vitality of Downtown Atlanta. It is funded through the investment of businesses and institutions. Now governed by a board of directors of Downtown's top business leaders, the organization was also governed by an executive board and an officers board. It is maintained by a paid staff that includes the president. One of the most influential men to hold the position of president was Dan E. Sweat, Jr., who was president from 1973 to 1988. Committees include a finance committee and a nominating committee. An annual meeting is held.

CAP was formed in 1967 from a merger of the Central Atlanta Improvement Association (chartered in 1941) and the Uptown Association (formed in 1960 to promote the Ponce de Leon Avenue and North Avenue corridor). CAP conducted its first comprehensive planning project, the Central Area Study (CAS) with a focus on transportation issues, in 1971. In 1985-1986 CAP participated in a second Central Area Study (CAS II) which focused on quality of life issues in the metro area. A third comprehensive planning project, the Central Atlanta Action Plan, was completed in 1999. CAP has formed or sponsored numerous spin-off organizations, the most prominent of which are: Capacity, Inc., a special purpose, non-profit corporation sponsored by and affiliated with CAP and designed to qualify as a public, tax-exempt, charitable organization; Central Atlanta Civic Development, Inc., a private non-profit corporation owned by CAP; and Park Central Communities, Inc., a private for-profit development corporation. Park Central Communities was a stock company with Central Atlanta Civic Development, Inc. owning 62.5% of the shares. Other spin-off organizations include Downtown Environmental Patrol (Atlanta Clean City Commission); Midtown Business Association (Midtown Alliance); Trees Atlanta; Underground Festival Development Company; Central Area Network for Jobs; Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID); COPA, Inc. (a real estate investment trust); and Downtown Transportation Management Association.

From the description of Central Atlanta Progress Records : Financial records, 1967-1992. (Atlanta History Center). WorldCat record id: 320966040

Central Atlanta Progress, Inc. (CAP) is a private nonprofit community development organization providing leadership, programs and services to preserve and strengthen the economic vitality of Downtown Atlanta. It is funded through the investment of businesses and institutions. Now governed by a board of directors of Downtown's top business leaders, the organization was also governed by an executive board and an officers board. It is maintained by a paid staff that includes the president. One of the most influential men to hold the position of president was Dan E. Sweat, Jr., who was president from 1973 to 1988. Committees include a finance committee and a nominating committee. An annual meeting is held.

CAP was formed in 1967 from a merger of the Central Atlanta Improvement Association (chartered in 1941) and the Uptown Association (formed in 1960 to promote the Ponce de Leon Avenue and North Avenue corridor). CAP conducted its first comprehensive planning project, the Central Area Study (CAS) with a focus on transportation issues, in 1971. In 1985-1986 CAP participated in a second Central Area Study (CAS II) which focused on quality of life issues in the metro area. A third comprehensive planning project, the Central Atlanta Action Plan, was completed in 1999. CAP has formed or sponsored numerous spin-off organizations, the most prominent of which are: Capacity, Inc., a special purpose, non-profit corporation sponsored by and affiliated with CAP and designed to qualify as a public, tax-exempt, charitable organization; Central Atlanta Civic Development, Inc., a private non-profit corporation owned by CAP; and Park Central Communities, Inc., a private for-profit development corporation. Park Central Communities was a stock company with Central Atlanta Civic Development, Inc. owning 62.5% of the shares. Other spin-off organizations include Downtown Environmental Patrol (Atlanta Clean City Commission); Midtown Business Association (Midtown Alliance); Trees Atlanta; Underground Festival Development Company; Central Area Network for Jobs; Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID); COPA, Inc. (a real estate investment trust); and Downtown Transportation Management Association.

From the description of Central Atlanta Progress Records, 1924-1994, undated. (Atlanta History Center). WorldCat record id: 28417582