EDENS purpose is to enrich community through human engagement. We are the owner, developer and steward of a nationally leading portfolio of more than 100 open-air retail and mixed-use places in high-growth markets coast to coast.
We design our places to achieve 3.5 trips per week and 5 hours of dwell time, reaching over 15 million people daily. We know that when people come together, they feel a part of something bigger than themselves and prosperity follows – economically, socially, culturally and soulfully.
Our work is bigger than real estate; we are in the business of humanity.
The process and impact of creativity
Meaningful engagement
Vigorous spirit and compelling energy
Thoughtful care of our resources and assets
Empowerment of thought and action
A commitment to excellence in all we do
Keenness of judgment and insight
Taking risks to create prosperity
We lead with our people, who create our culture. Places are the canvas in which we design and curate meaningful experiences. We engage through conversation: a compelling collection of visuals, words and creative intellect.
From a small family-owned business in South Carolina, to the innovative, nationally-leading company we are today, EDENS has a rich history that spans more than 50 years.
Our founder, Joe Edens, created the company in 1966 on the foundation of entrepreneurialism, human connection and exceptional service. Rooted in community, our history is far more than the places we have built; ours is a story of the diverse people, neighborhoods, partnerships and places we have served. We understand that when we come together as community, we connect and form bonds – with each other and neighbors – creating meaningful stories that are passed on from generation to generation. Our eight values are reflective of this human ideal and they continue to live through our culture today.
“My father and his brother started a produce stand in 1931 on Assembly Street, and all the equipment they had was a pair of 10-pound hanging scales to weigh the items.”
JOE EDENS, JR. Founder
1272 5th Street NE Suite 200 Washington, DC 20002
(P) 202.902.2600 (F) 202.544.4327
21 Custom House Suite 450 Boston, MA 02110
(P) 617.369.6600 (F) 617.369.6699
5910 N. Central Expressway Suite 1680 Dallas, TX 75206
(P) 214.691.2300 (F) 214.691.2301
1221 Main Street Suite 1000 Columbia, SC 29201
(P) 803.779.4420 (F) 803.765.0684
3050 Peachtree Road, NW Suite 580 Atlanta, GA 30305
(P) 770.569.5509 (F) 404.816.2007
500 East Broward Boulevard Suite 1620 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(P) 954.670.8990 (F) 954.670.8991
2000 South Boulevard Suite 620 Charlotte, NC 28203
(P) 803.779.4420 (F) 877.217.3556
4801 Woodway Drive Suite 450E Houston, TX 77056
(P) 713.850.1400 (F) 713.850.0498
2700 Larimer Street Suite B Denver, CO 80205
(P) 720.785.5612 (F) 713.850.0498