Peachtree Corners, Georgia

Perspire Sauna Studio Strikes Deal for 3 New Atlanta Studio Locations

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Perspire Sauna Studio, the country's largest full-spectrum infrared (IR) and red-light (RL) sauna therapy franchise, has committed to a significant 3-studio development deal that will continue to build out the accessibility of IR and RL saunas in the Atlanta market. The studio will be introduced in Alpharetta, Peachtree Corners, and Buford, with the first location expected to be open in one of the townships as soon as this fall.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Perspire Sauna Studio , the country's largest full-spectrum infrared (IR) and red-light (RL) sauna therapy franchise, has committed to a significant 3-studio development deal that will continue to build out the accessibility of IR and RL saunas in the Atlanta market.
  • Amanda Arboleda Ridley, a local business consultant native to the Atlanta area, is responsible for having struck this latest franchise agreement with the Perspire team.
  • Perspire Sauna Studio currently has 4 studios operating throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, as well as an additional franchise location under development in Midtown.
  • Perspire Sauna Studio is currently seeking single-unit and multi-unit franchisees interested in new career opportunities or those looking to diversify their current portfolios.

Pipedream Partners with Curiosity Lab to Launch World's First Underground Logistics Network in Peachtree Corners, Georgia

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peachtree Corners – one of the nation's first smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G – today launched the world's first below-ground autonomous robot delivery system with Pipedream, the underground logistics network that is revolutionizing the way goods are delivered. The new delivery system is bringing consumers unprecedented convenience through faster, autonomous, efficient and cost-effective transportation channels. Peachtree Corners is the first city to launch and install the underground logistics solution, helping in the shared mission to eliminate emissions and congestion issues that plague current delivery infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • Peachtree Corners is the first city to launch and install the underground logistics solution, helping in the shared mission to eliminate emissions and congestion issues that plague current delivery infrastructure.
  • The system's installation in Peachtree Corners spans almost one mile and connects a busy shopping center to the heart of Curiosity Lab's 25,000-square-foot smart city innovation center.
  • Curiosity Lab members will be able to order food from a handful of restaurants and select convenience items on-demand, Monday through Friday during peak lunch hours.
  • We're excited for people to experience that here at the Curiosity Lab, and are planning to bring it to many more cities over the next couple of years."

Israeli Startup Intelligent Traffic Control Deploys Traffic Management Solution in Peachtree Corners, Launches into United States Market

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peachtree Corners – one of the nation's first smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G – announced a partnership with ITC Intelligent Traffic Control Ltd (ITC), providing an agnostic software solution that can be applied to existing traffic infrastructure to measure traffic and predict and mitigate congestion before it occurs for a more safe, sustainable and efficient travel experience. ITC will be partnering with Curiosity Lab to launch this solution for the first time in the United States and will be deploying the solution in select Peachtree Corners' traffic intersections for demonstrations and testing.

Key Points: 
  • ITC will be partnering with Curiosity Lab to launch this solution for the first time in the United States and will be deploying the solution in select Peachtree Corners' traffic intersections for demonstrations and testing.
  • ITC is also predicting traffic patterns in real-time based on historic data, enabling cities to have proactive and adaptive control of traffic congestion.
  • In addition to uncovering patterns, ITC's solution can create traffic simulations across intersections and corridors where the software is deployed.
  • Cities can then prioritize pedestrians in mixed traffic by limiting the wait time to cross the street based on foot traffic.

Council for Quality Growth Hosts 300+ at 3rd Annual INTERSECTION Conference

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On August 10, 2023, the Council for Quality Growth, through the Quality Growth Institute, hosted The 2023 INTERSECTION Quality Development Conference at the City Springs Studio Theatre. Mayor Rusty Paul opened the conference with a warm welcome to the City of Sandy Springs. Over 300 Council for Quality Growth members, elected officials, government staff, and development industry professionals gathered for the 3rd annual event. The 2023 theme "Collaborate & Compete" convened 22 expert speakers to share stories, unwrap critical issues, and discuss opportunities as they relate to collaboration between public and private entities and housing affordability in the metro Atlanta region. On the backend of an economically trying pandemic, a region with a dependence on commercial property taxes has great opportunity to lean into public-private partnerships that create housing inventory that is affordable and attainable for the talent of continued investment. The Council for Quality Growth is a convener of private investors and public policy makers, advocating for regulations that support smart growth in the region. "The INTERSECTION Conference is about bringing these groups together," said Rob Ross, 2023 Council Chairman and Senior Vice President of Kimley-Horn, "and to get them talking about ways to collaborate towards higher quality development in metro Atlanta. The best way for us to learn is from each other." This annual event serves as the Council's platform to educate both sides of development with outside approaches, best practices, and lessons learned. Doug Hooker, CEO of the Atlanta Connector Park and former ARC Executive Director, guided these conversations as emcee of the full conference.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On August 10, 2023, the Council for Quality Growth, through the Quality Growth Institute, hosted The 2023 INTERSECTION Quality Development Conference at the City Springs Studio Theatre.
  • Over 300 Council for Quality Growth members, elected officials, government staff, and development industry professionals gathered for the 3rd annual event.
  • The Council for Quality Growth is a convener of private investors and public policy makers, advocating for regulations that support smart growth in the region.
  • The INTERSECTION Conference is a product the Quality Growth Institute, the education arm of the Council for Quality Growth and an established 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the state of Georgia.

Audi Joins Leading Smart City Peachtree Corners to Advance C-V2X Deployment Pathways Aimed at Improving Roadway Safety

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peachtree Corners – one of the nation's first smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure – and Audi of America Inc. announced a collaboration to advance cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) practical deployment pathways as part of the city's Curiosity Lab ecosystem.

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  • PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peachtree Corners – one of the nation's first smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure – and Audi of America Inc. announced a collaboration to advance cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) practical deployment pathways as part of the city's Curiosity Lab ecosystem.
  • "We are honored to have been selected by Audi to define how automakers and cities can together unlock the future in the world's most unique smart city environment, which includes the first-ever full C-V2X system to be implemented by a U.S. city," said City of Peachtree Corners City Manager Brian Johnson.
  • Audi has been working with various private and public partners since 2020 to improve C-V2X technologies and protect vulnerable road users.
  • For more information, or to schedule a briefing with city officials and executives from Audi and Spoke, contact [email protected] .

Israel Innovation Authority and Peachtree Corners Ally to Bring Top Technology Startups to Silicon Orchard for Mutual Benefit

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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"We're delighted to partner with Israel Innovation Authority in helping to foster the growth of some of the world's brightest startups working on smart city, IoT and future mobility tech – while elevating safety and enhancing everyday city operations for the benefit of our residents," said City of Peachtree Corners City Manager Brian Johnson.

Key Points: 
  • "We're delighted to partner with Israel Innovation Authority in helping to foster the growth of some of the world's brightest startups working on smart city, IoT and future mobility tech – while elevating safety and enhancing everyday city operations for the benefit of our residents," said City of Peachtree Corners City Manager Brian Johnson.
  • "This alliance is a culmination of the past few years of work between the technology community in Israel and the city's Curiosity Lab ecosystem, with multiple startups having proved out exciting new solutions in Peachtree Corners' unique smart city environment.
  • Applications to the program will be opened in Israel, with Peachtree Corners and the Innovation Authority selecting, screening and approving finalists.
  • For more information about the global smart city alliance, or to schedule a briefing with city and Israel Innovation Authority officials, contact [email protected] .

SOLIANT TO HIRE 300 NEW COLLEAGUES ACROSS SOUTHEAST

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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This expansion will give Soliant the internal resources to meet the growing nationwide demand for healthcare and education professionals.

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  • This expansion will give Soliant the internal resources to meet the growing nationwide demand for healthcare and education professionals.
  • Soliant regularly recruits new graduates and has a unique New Grad Program for new colleagues that positions them to be successful within the company and grow their careers.
  • Soliant was founded in Atlanta and celebrated its 30th anniversary last spring.
  • Its success has driven one of the highest growth stories in the city over the past three decades.

Harbour Island Athletic Club in Tampa and Atlanta's Athletic Club Northeast to Become Life Time Athletic Country Clubs

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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Both clubs closed earlier this year will reopen as Life Time athletic country clubs in the coming months, offering Life Time's comprehensive array Healthy Way of Life programs and services for everyone seeking healthy, active lives.

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  • Both clubs closed earlier this year will reopen as Life Time athletic country clubs in the coming months, offering Life Time's comprehensive array Healthy Way of Life programs and services for everyone seeking healthy, active lives.
  • Information on timing, membership opportunities and a wait list for both locations will be provided as they become available.
  • Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said, "Life Time is a huge and exciting win for Harbour Island, downtown, and all of Tampa.
  • In December 2022, Life Time expanded its presence with an athletic country club destination and its premium Life Time Work coworking space at Phipps Plaza in Buckhead.

Smartmile Joins Curiosity Lab Ecosystem in Collaboration to Deploy Sustainable Last-Mile Delivery Services

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peachtree Corners – one of the nation's first smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G – today announced a collaboration with Smartmile, whose mission is to create neutral, sustainable and effective last-mile delivery services through parcel locker ecosystems. This collaboration brings Smartmile's delivery solutions to Peachtree Corners to evaluate if the American market would be suitable to launch their solutions in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration brings Smartmile's delivery solutions to Peachtree Corners to evaluate if the American market would be suitable to launch their solutions in the United States.
  • Smartmile's delivery ecosystem connects all last-mile stakeholders in the delivery space for an efficient and simplified experience.
  • Their network of software-powered parcel lockers allows for all delivery companies, retailers, restaurants, couriers and more to have access to the same parcel ecosystem hubs.
  • "With over 232 Smartmile hubs successfully deployed in Europe, we are excited to collaborate with Smartmile and to help bring their innovative last-mile delivery solutions to the U.S.," said Curiosity Lab Executive Director Brandon Branham.

Seoul Robotics Establishes Office at Curiosity Lab to Support United States Expansion

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peachtree Corners – one of the nation's first smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G – today announced Seoul Robotics has established its United States office in Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners. The company's presence in Curiosity Lab will fuel further development of its groundbreaking 3D perception platform, while providing the company with a real-world testing environment along Peachtree Corners' city streets.

Key Points: 
  • The company's presence in Curiosity Lab will fuel further development of its groundbreaking 3D perception platform, while providing the company with a real-world testing environment along Peachtree Corners' city streets.
  • "With our 3D smart infrastructure solutions already deployed in areas across the Southeast, establishing an office within Curiosity Lab was the logical next step as we continue to expand our U.S. presence," said William Muller, Vice President of Business Development for Seoul Robotics.
  • Peachtree Corners' smart city and Curiosity Lab ecosystem is the ideal environment to deploy and test our technologies in a real-world environment.
  • "We are honored to have Seoul Robotics join the Curiosity Lab ecosystem," said Brandon Branham, City of Peachtree Corners Assistant City Manager and CTO and Curiosity Lab Executive Director.