North Fulton Today

The City of Alpharetta has announced the Connect Forward Grant Program, a funding initiative aimed at encouraging property owners to develop experiential environments and connections to green spaces. This program is designed to help commercial properties evolve in line with modern trends, thereby attracting employment opportunities and promoting trade and commerce.

Research indicates that commercial buildings near green spaces command higher rental rates and sales prices compared to similar properties without such access. Green spaces create a sense of tranquility and connection to nature, which is highly valued by businesses and individuals seeking a sustainable environment.

The Connect Forward Grant Program aims to incentivize the development of connections between commercial properties and public path and trail networks like the Alpha Loop and Big Creek Greenway. The program also supports projects that replace parking lots with centrally located greenspaces. Grants will be available on a matching basis, with the City offering up to ten percent of the total project cost, capped at $15,000 per project.

For more information about Alpharetta’s Connect Forward Grant Program, interested parties can contact Lance Morsell, the city’s economic development manager, or download the application from the provided link.

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