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Commission selects PBK Architects to design proposed downtown Macon arena; timeline targets 2028 opening

Macon–Bibb County Board of Commissioners
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The commission authorized PBK Architects as architect of record for a proposed downtown arena at the Macon Centerplex site and approved fee terms; the project team presented concept designs and a timeline that anticipates breaking ground next July and completing the facility in spring 2028, subject to procurement steps.

The Macon–Bibb County Commission on Sept. 23 authorized the mayor to execute an agreement with PBK Architects to provide architectural services for a proposed new downtown arena, with fee terms included in the adopted resolution.

Alex Morrison, director of planning and public spaces, said MFA (owner's representative) oversaw a competitive process that narrowed six respondents to three and unanimously recommended PBK. MFA representatives Dan Springer and Will Christenberry described PBK’s experience designing indoor arenas…

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