Peachtree Corners (PTC) continues to grow its community through new collaborations internationally and improvements locally. In the latest episode of “Prime Lunchtime with The City Manager,” Brian Johnson shared several updates and plans for the community.
International Business Relationships
The Curiosity Lab continues to create developments in Peachtree Corners, but this time, it’s attracting international attention. Brian Johnson emphasized the significance of Curiosity Lab in drawing international business to PTC.
“Curiosity Lab is merely a magnet to get companies here,” said Johnson. “Once companies get to Peachtree Corners, we attempt to convince these companies that this town is a great place for their company to expand.”
Brandon Branham, CTO of the City, recently traveled to Israel and closed a partnership agreement with Israel Innovation Authority, which fosters and incubates Israeli startup companies into the international market. Israel Innovation Authority will vet Israeli startups to the most successful startups and send them to the United States through the Curiosity Lab, which will assist them in PTC.
This partnership will allow Israeli Government related businesses to work out of Peachtree Corners. Additionally, this partnership agreement is not one-sided, revealing great opportunities for both parties.
Town Center Green
The town center continues to have impressive show outs for its events. The most recent concert from the concert series, “Who’s Bad,” a Michael Jackson tribute show, had an impressive show out of over 5,000 attendees. However, the community center, built for such activities, has new upcoming alterations.
The two-acre oval, which hosts many events year-round, will undergo drainage renovation this coming fall. The current sod sits on Georgia clay soil which is subject to becoming lumpy from rain and traffic on top of the area. On the day after the last concert of the Concert Series, the grass oval’s sod will be removed, and a new drainage system will be installed.
“We’re going to come in, and we’re going to remove the sod and about two feet of all the soil and the clay,” said Johnson. “Then we’re going to put in a drainage bed for it to drain the water better. We’re going to put in good soil, and …we’re going to attempt to put sod back.”
Upcoming Town Center Additions
Additionally, a new TOT area for ages four and under will be going into the Town Center in the green space near Playa Bowls. This area will allow for easier and safer playing for little ones because its equipment is lower to the ground. Construction of the TOT area should begin after the last concert, along with the sod.
Further, new fencing and restrictions of the fitness area will also be coming soon to ensure safer fitness conditions. Also, within a month roughly, construction on the Town Center Dog Park will start.
Many exciting things are on the way, so look out for these advancements and watch out for other announcements made by Brian Johnson on “Prime Lunchtime with The City Manager.”
