Alpharetta City Council recently approved a $16 million design-build contract for the Alpha Link, a new trail that will connect the Alpha Loop near Morrison Lake to the Big Creek Greenway. The trail will run alongside GA 400 between Haynes Bridge Road and Encore Parkway, closing an important gap between two of the city’s most popular trail systems.

As part of the project, True North 400 is contributing $977,411 toward the Encore Alpha Link Plaza at Fanfare Way and Encore Parkway. The new plaza will complement work already underway by True North 400 and the City of Alpharetta at the Encore Greenway Park and Gateway, creating a more welcoming connection to the surrounding trail network.

Together, these investments are creating more ways for people to walk, bike and move throughout the district while better connecting Alpharetta’s destinations, businesses and public spaces.

For the seventh consecutive year, True North 400 Executive Director Kristin Winzeler has been named one of Engineering Georgia’s 100 Most Influential Women in Engineering. The recognition showcases Kristin’s continued leadership, expertise and commitment to advancing transportation and infrastructure throughout North Fulton.

From moving complex projects forward to building partnerships, her work continues to help shape a more connected and accessible North Fulton. We’re proud to see Kristin’s leadership recognized for the seventh year in a row and to once again celebrate this well-deserved honor.

For more than 30 years, Northmeadow Business Park has been part of North Fulton’s business community. Today, following investment from affiliates of Equus Capital Partners, the 125-acre campus offers approximately 1.21 million square feet of flexible space across 19 buildings. Located less than two miles from GA 400 between Roswell and Alpharetta, Northmeadow supports a wide range of office, medical, research and development, light industrial and distribution uses.

The landscaped parks, walking paths and outdoor areas also provide a distinctive workplace setting for employees. With flexible space, convenient access and a growing mix of industries, Northmeadow continues to be an important part of North Fulton’s business landscape.

We’re proud to share that Carrie Valdez, project coordinator at True North 400, was selected to participate in the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Leadership North Fulton program. Leadership North Fulton brings together emerging and established leaders from across the region for an immersive experience focused on the issues, opportunities and people shaping North Fulton.

The program began with a two-day retreat and continues with monthly sessions exploring topics important to the community. Carrie’s selection is a great opportunity to deepen connections across the region, learn from fellow community leaders and bring new perspectives back to True North 400.

Congratulations, Carrie!

Drivers may notice more construction activity and changes along SR 400 as work continues on the SR 400 Express Lanes project. The project will add 16 miles of new express lanes while supporting future transit, improved connectivity and more reliable travel throughout the corridor.

As construction progresses, trees and landscaping will continue to be impacted. The Landscaping at the four interchanges within True North 400 (Mansell Road, Haynes Bridge Road, Old Milton Parkway, and Windward Parkway) will be replaced as part of the project once construction is complete. Restoring these areas is important as these long-term mobility improvements take shape and create economic opportunity for the corridor.  

Roswell’s advanced manufacturing sector continues to gain momentum. PBS Aerospace, located in Northmeadow Business Park, has completed a 10,000-square-foot expansion of its Roswell manufacturing facility, adding two new engine test cells and doubling its capacity. The expansion comes just one year after the company began production at the facility.

The Roswell operation now totals 30,000 square feet, employs 90 people and has the capacity to produce 5,000 turbojet engines annually within the newly expanded space. PBS Aerospace is already planning for a second production shift as it works toward its goal of producing 10,000 engines annually by 2028.

Downtown Milton has another reason to gather. A new outdoor event space is now open at Market District Crabapple, creating a welcoming spot for live music, community events and more. Located along Heritage Walk across from Hyde Brewing, the space has already hosted its first major event, the All-Nashville Roadshow, featuring a lineup of Nashville country artists.

More is planned for the space, with future additions potentially including a permanent stage and an outdoor skating rink beginning in November. The Crabapple Live mini-festival is also expected to return next spring.