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Staff reports renewed broker interest, previews marketing materials and new project manager hire
Summary
Staff said a broker open house at the Continuum project showed interest in upgraded office space; the authority is preparing a 28‑page community profile and announced Diana Romano will join as project manager Oct. 13 to support outreach.
Charlie provided the authority with an economic development update, highlighting a broker open house at the Continuum project that showcased progress on a 515,000‑square‑foot renovation and drew broker interest in bringing tenants to the building.
He summarized market feedback from a Metro Atlanta Chamber panel: renewed demand for higher‑quality (Class A) office space, ongoing difficulty leasing lower‑quality product, and building costs of roughly $100 per square foot for new office construction. Charlie said the authority is finalizing a 28‑page community profile brochure and expects copies next month.
Charlie also announced a staffing addition: Diana Romano will join on Oct. 13 from Gerard and Davis as a project manager to support business outreach. He welcomed Molly Eswan from Gerard and Davis, who said she serves as the firm's point person for Alpharetta and has experience with local government bond transactions.
