City of Peachtree Corners

City of Peachtree Corners Installs Bioswales on Bankers Industrial

Published

2 months ago

January 14, 2025

To assist with water quality and lessen the impacts of potential flooding, earlier this year, the City of Peachtree Corners installed a bioswale on Bankers Industrial Drive. A bioswale is a shallow, landscaped depression in the ground that collects, filters and treats stormwater runoff. Bioswales are designed to reduce flooding, filter pollutants and slow runoff.

This project began as an offshoot of the Georgia Environmental Protection Department’s Nancy Creek Watershed Improvement Plan. The city participated due to the headwaters of Nancy Creek being located inside Peachtree Corners city limits around Bankers Industrial Drive.

To help fund the project, the city applied for and was awarded federal Section 319(h) funds of $400,000 for design and construction. The city was then required to provide a local match of $392,749.

About the project

The Bankers Industrial area is heavily urbanized, with many impervious areas, including large buildings, parking lots and connecting road networks, which are common in industrial complexes. The area typically sheds large volumes of stormwater runoff, which has caused localized flooding and water quality impacts downstream in the tributary of Nancy Creek.

An empty road with sidewalks and grassy areas alongside it and a group of trees casting shade on the road in the background.

This project installed 10 (ten) linear bioretention cells/bioswales totaling up to 13,000 square feet in area within the city right-of-way along Bankers Industrial Drive. The linear bioretention cells/bioswales were installed as a retrofit into the landscaped areas adjacent to parking lots, roadways and/or large rooftops within the existing stormwater drainage system. The bioswales infiltrate and treat stormwater before its discharge to the existing system.

As the system previously existed, most stormwater infrastructure discharged directly to the Nancy Creek tributary without any treatment or attenuation since the area was developed before the current Georgia Stormwater Management Manual (GSMM) design standards.

This project demonstrates watershed improvements by retrofitting and installing updated stormwater controls, green infrastructure and stormwater treatment within a heavily urbanized area while leveraging dedicated funding sources, including the city’s stormwater utility.

Environmental benefits

In addition to managing nonpoint source pollution, the project provides several other environmental benefits, including the reduction in volume and rate of runoff flow into the tributary of Nancy Creek.

The excessive volume generated by impervious surfaces in the headwaters of the watershed has damaged the health of the tributary downstream, impacting aquatic habitat and increasing the sediment loads carried into Nancy Creek.

This project is expected to infiltrate approximately 4 million gallons of runoff per year and provide an effective solution for addressing water quality impacts by addressing runoff reduction and infiltrating stormwater runoff.

For more information, visit peachtreecornersga.gov/civicalerts.

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Public Notice: Scheduled Maintenance on Town Center Parking Deck

Published

11 hours ago

March 25, 2025

Peachtree Corners Magazine staff

Maintenance and repairs will take place from March through July; the deck will remain open to the public throughout

Starting the week of March 24, the City of Peachtree Corners will begin scheduled maintenance and repairs on the Town Center Parking Deck. These improvements are expected to continue through July 2025 and are necessary to ensure the longevity of the structure.

During this period, the deck will remain open to the public, but the repair areas will be temporarily closed on a rolling basis. These closures will allow crews to efficiently complete the necessary work while minimizing disruption to tenants, customers and residents.

To assist with navigation, directional signage, barriers and other safety measures will be in place to guide drivers and pedestrians safely around work areas. For public safety, drivers must follow the directional signage and only park in the open sections of the deck.

The city appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as they work to maintain a safe and well-functioning parking facility.

For project updates, visit peachtreecornersga.gov.

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Fun for a Good Cause at Curiosity Lab’s Inaugural 5K Run/Walk

Published

1 week ago

March 18, 2025

Peachtree Corners Magazine staff

The Charity Run/Walk will be part of Curiosity Lab’s annual Criterium event

Expect a day of thrilling races and family-friendly fun at the inaugural Curiosity Lab Charity 5K Run/Walk followed by the Curiosity Lab Criterium on Sunday, April 27.

The day-long community event will kick off at 8 a.m., when registration opens for the 5K. The race will start at 9 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m., and the Criterium will begin at 11:15 a.m.

In addition to the running and cycling events, there will also be kid’s races, food & beverage vendors, a kids zone, a DJ spinning tunes and more fun throughout the day.

The Charity 5K Run/Walk

Presented by Werfen and Sidel, with additional support provided by Atlas Collaborative and the City of Peachtree Corners, the Charity 5K Run/Walk will benefit the American Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and 100% of the registration fees will be donated.

While no prizes will be given for the race, bib timing will be used for those who would like to see their times. And each registrant will receive a Curiosity Lab Charity 5K Run/Walk t-shirt for participating.

Registration for the 5K is open now.

Curiosity Lab Criterium

Following the 5K, hang around and experience the Curiosity Lab Criterium, part of U.S. Pro Cycling’s Speed Week.

Speed Week is a premiere week-long event on the U.S. Pro Cycling Circuit that draws cyclists from around the world, including Olympic medalists and world and national champions. In 2024, the professional men’s and women’s events drew cyclists from over 30 states and more than 20 countries.

A group of bikers at the starting line, competing in a bike race. — photo courtesy of City of Peachtree Corners

Join in the excitement and watch as some of the world’s top male and female Criterium Racers tackle the most challenging track on the circuit.

The details

The 2025 Curiosity Lab Criterium & 5K will take place on a course located within the world-famous Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners — a 5G-enabled, 500-acre living laboratory ecosystem designed specifically as a proving ground for IoT, mobility and smart city emerging technologies.

Location: Curiosity Lab at City Hall • 310 Technology Pkwy NW, Peachtree Corners

Date and time: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The 5K starts at 9 a.m and ends at 10:30 a.m. The Criterium begins at 11:15 a.m.

Parking for the event will be located at 400 and 420 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners.

For more information, visit peachtreecornersga.gov.

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Peachtree Corners State of the City 2024

Published

1 month ago

February 12, 2025

Peachtree Corners Magazine staff

Mayor Mike Mason welcomes residents to the 2024 State of the City address, emphasizing that the city’s success is a team effort, and introduces you to members of the City of Peachtree Corners team.

The Town Center, which celebrated its 5th anniversary, continues to thrive as a community gathering space. Recent upgrades include improved lighting, Wi-Fi, security, a new drainage system, a dog park, a tot-lot playground and additional seating and shade. Overlook Garden was also built as a memorial to Debbie Mason.

The Peachtree Corners Pedestrian Bridge has further unified the city’s downtown, spurring redevelopment at The Forum with housing, retail and entertainment options.

Technology and public safety

Curiosity Lab, a key innovation hub, has supported over 150 companies in testing smart city technology. The lab has enhanced public safety, transportation and economic development, adding 2,700 jobs and supporting 84 startups.

The newly launched Marshal’s Office enhances security with advanced technology, including AI-powered cameras and drones. Communication with residents is also improving through a new city app and website upgrades.

Smart growth

Peachtree Corners remains Gwinnett County’s most business-focused city, with strategic zoning and development plans ensuring smart growth. Infrastructure projects, including road improvements, a new park and expanded trails continue enhancing the city.

Mayor Mason concludes by celebrating the city’s achievements, crediting its dedicated team and engaged residents.