A new plan for the Alpharetta Town Center was proposed to the City Council on August 11th. The original plan was to develop the area of downtown along Hwy 9 from City Hall to the South. However, an agreement could not be made between the developer and property owners on the south side of the project. The new plan would put the development along Academy St to the East of Main Street and include the Southeast corner of Haynes Bridge Rd and Academy Street which had initially been planned as a park.
Council members agreed to the plan only as a starting point in a new direction. While the Council did not necessarily like the idea of replacing the park with another development, it was pleased that development in that direction would eliminate the need to acquire privately owned property. This project will continue to evolve as new ideas are presented and modified to create a downtown Alpharetta for the 21st century consisting of a new city hall that coexists with retail, office and residential space.
Not too long ago, it seems our little town of Alpharetta was "too far out in the country" for most Atlantans. Today it's matured into a bustling city of commerce. Yet it's maintained its beauty and small town charm that drew us here many years ago. What a great place to live!
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