Dunwoody is setting the stage for its future with the launch of the Edge City 2.0 seminar series, a move that brings together the city's key institutions to pave the way for sustainable growth in the Perimeter area. The series springs from the Edge City 2.0 Study completed last year, which now acts as a guidepost for discussions on economic development, housing, transportation, open spaces, and community engagement. The City of Dunwoody, the Dunwoody Development Authority, Discover Dunwoody, the Perimeter Chamber, and the Perimeter Community Improvement Districts are the collective forces behind this initiative, according to an announcement on the city's official website.
The seminar series, branded as “Edge City 2.0: Shaping Tomorrow's Perimeter,” promises a deep dive into various facets starting with "Emerging Suburban Development Patterns" on August 22, 2024, featuring insights from Georgia Tech Urbanist Ellen Dunham Jones, providing attendees with a comparative analysis of the Perimeter Market, and similar districts nationwide; the November 7th session shifts the focus to "Evolving Suburban Housing Options," tackling the diverse living preferences and requirement of residents, on the heels of that, February 6, 2025, brings "Energizing the Future of Retail" into the limelight, promising discussions on revitalizing retail spaces, with the final session "Emerging Office Market" on May 1, 2025, planning to dissect the evolving office space landscape with strategies to attract and retain business within the district.
Registrations for the seminars are open, and those interested in attending can follow provided links for the respective sessions. Michael Starling, Dunwoody's Economic Development Director, expressed excitement for the series, saying, "We are thrilled to launch this seminar series, which represents a concerted effort to envision and plan for the future of the Perimeter area," as reported by the city's news release.
For individuals or businesses looking to take a more tangible role in the proceedings, options for table sponsorships are available, and tickets for the upcoming August seminar can be purchased through the link given in the news release; additional inquiries on the seminars can be directed to the City of Dunury's Communications Director, Jennifer Boettcher or Paula Shiver, Vice President of Engagement for the Perimeter Chamber if seeking more details on the chamber's involvement.
