The Bank of America tower in Atlanta was developed by Cousins Properties and sold in 2006 for $436 million. In 2012, it sold at foreclosure for $235 million
As of December 31, 2024, the company owned wholly or through joint ventures 42 properties comprising 20.6 million square feet of office space and 467,000 square feet of other space.[1]
In 1965, the company built an office building in downtown Atlanta.[2]
In the 1970s, the company expanded into regional malls, real estate finance, and insurance but pared back after the economy softened.[2]
In 1987, Tom Cousins formed the Cousins Foundation and funded it with stock in the company.[3]
In 2002, Thomas Cousins retired from his position as CEO, but remained chairman of the board of directors until the end of 2006, at which time he retired.[4] R. Dary Stone also stepped down from the president and COO positions in 2002.[5][6]
In 2004, the company partnered with Jim Wilson and Associates, Inc. to develop The Avenue at Carriage Crossing.[7]
In 2016, the company acquired Parkway Properties and spun off its Houston assets into Parkway, Inc.[8][9]