Jennifer Ball

Biography: Jennifer’s role as Chief Operating Officer with Central Atlanta Progress affords her the opportunity to impact many facets of the people-centered growth of a thriving and economically viable Downtown Atlanta. In addition to supporting business operations, she also directs economic development, urban planning, transportation, and sustainability initiatives. Recent initiatives under her direction include the Atlanta Arts & Entertainment District; stewardship of the Stitch vision; the Sweet Auburn Technical Assistance and Redevelopment Grant Program; the Downtown Atlanta Master Plan; and the on-going implementation of over $40 million worth of public space improvements. Jennifer holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Georgia Tech College of Design. Ms. Ball has been active with ULI Atlanta as a member of the UrbanPlan, Technical Assistance Panel and Awards programs.