North Fulton CID Selects Contractor for Landscaping “Gateway” in the Ga. 400 Interchange at Haynes Bridge Road

 ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 8, 2010 – The entrance to North Fulton at Georgia 400 and Haynes Bridge Road will change drastically for the better this year.

The North Fulton Community Improvement District (CID) is spending an estimated $400,000 to landscape the interchange, creating a “gateway” to North Fulton and the CID. The CID is made up of commercial properties along Ga. 400, from Mansell Road north to McGinnis Ferry Road.

Piedmont Landscape Contractors, LLC was awarded the estimated $400,000 project, following a competitive bid process that began in late December 2009.

“After reviewing all the bid documents, we were fortunate to have several good choices to complete this project under budget,” said Brandon Beach, (top right photo) Executive Director of the North Fulton CID. “Piedmont was selected because they demonstrated exceptional value and vast experience with projects of this scale and magnitude.”

Over a dozen varieties of trees and shrubs will be planted in the interchange, along with 30,000 square yards of sod. The landscape plan is modeled after the CID’s successful Mansell Road interchange landscaping.

“Our goal is to create gateway entrances to North Fulton,” Beach continued. “These beautification projects help brand our District, making it more attractive for business and for the people who live, work and play in North Fulton.” All CID contractors are required to choose materials from a pre-approved list that meets the sustainability and branding requirements outlined in Blueprint North Fulton, the CID’s master plan.

The CID worked closely with both the City of Alpharetta and the Georgia Department of Transportation on permitting, allowing them to fast-track the project.

With planting season ending on March 15, timing is critical. Landscape installation will begin in February and will be completed this fall.

Contact: 
Patrick Hill, Jackson Spalding, (404) 724-2506

Lawrence Gellerstedt, Jackson Spalding, (404) 214-3556