Within the past 5 years, metro Atlanta has welcomed multiple international automotive companies. The rise of the automotive industry results in additional commercial development for the growing region. PSA Group PSA Group, parent company of Citroen and Peugeot, is the newest arrival to Atlanta. Automotive News reports that the French automaker is already recruiting in the with hopes of opening its American headquarters in February. For a company that is opening its doors next month, PSA Group has been silent about the details of the site. It is safe to say that the headquarters will not be new construction, though details of the deal in one of DeKalb County’s existing high-rise have not been forthcoming. PSA Group products will not be available until 2026. The company is currently in its development stages, focusing primarily on US compliance standards and market research. Analysts are anxious to see if the arrival of PSA Group will stimulate growth seen near other automotive developments. Mercedes-Benz The 200,000-square-foot Mercedez-Benz headquarters, on the other hand, is hard to miss. Groundbreaking took place in 2016 and the building is scheduled for occupation in March. Roughly 1,000 employees from the temporary headquarters in nearby Dunwoody will relocate to the new 12-acre site in the spring. The aesthetic of the $93 million building, located in the suburb of Sandy Springs, champions  simplicity: clean lines, a muted color palette, and bright spaces. The structure, mostly glass, was inspired by biophilic design. “No person sitting in this building will be more than 30 feet from daylight,” says Gensler Principal Stephen Swicegood of MBUSA. The headquarters will be equipped with a fitness center, and a day care center with extensive outdoor playground. Adults can play in the walking trail nestled amongst nearly 800 trees. “We’re very pleased...