Atlanta-based Cousins Properties is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that is fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed. Operating primarily through its partnership arm, Cousins Properties LP, the company invests in high-growth Sun Belt markets, with a particular focus on Class A office buildings. Cousins, which was founded in 1958, boasts extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing and management of top-class real estate assets. With a simple platform based on trophy assets and opportunistic investments, the company is committed to creating value for its shareholders through a comprehensive strategy.