Aerotropolis Atlanta Podcast

This week on the AERO ATL Podcast we showcase exciting opportunities in Union City. Both Kalanos Johnson - Senior Planner of Union City and Ellis Still – Community Development Director of Union City offer a wealth of great information about the area. Union City is a great city to do business as it is zoned for a town center mixed use zoning designation. It is home to Atlanta Metro Studios which has entered into an opportunity with Netflix as well as high-end car dealerships such as BMW, Lexus, Infiniti, Mercedes, a new Audi dealership and a future Land Rover/Jaguar. Union City is truly looking to have a live.work.play feel for current and future business owners as well as residents of this area.

Host: Shannon James; President & CEO at Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance 

Watch on Youtube here ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvXf_TFsYo0&t=1s

This week on the AERO ATL Podcast, we sit down with Hannah Palmer of the Finding the Flint Project. This project was created by American Rivers, The Conservation Fund, and the Atlanta Regional Commission. All three organizations have been leading initiatives to restore rivers and revitalize communities in metro Atlanta. Finding the Flint builds off years of research, planning, coalition building, and big ideas for the Flint's headwaters in the airport area

Host: Shannon James; President & CEO at Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance

Watch on Youtube here---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNSw_-aPC3k&t=1159s

This week on the Aerotropolis Atlanta Podcast, we sit down with Jon Antoine, Public Safety Director with Aerotropolis CIDs.

Host: Shannon James; President & CEO at Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance

Watch on Youtube here ----> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgqD7P1U6-I

This week on the AERO ATL Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Stratton, CEO of Clayton County Chamber of Commerce. This will be a great podcast to showcase more of the great work of Clayton County.

Host: Shannon James; President & CEO at Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance

Watch on YouTube here -->> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKFPNYIWmro&t=27s

This week on the AERO ATL Podcast, we sit down with Khalfani Stevens, Executive Director of the Development Authority of Clayton County. Khalfani offers valuable insight on the economic prosperity of Clayton County! He shares detailed insight on the Moutainview plan and how there is something for everybody including mixed-use retail, Class A office space, and an area designated for regional entertainment district!

Host: Shannon James; President & CEO at Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance 

Watch on Youtube here-> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WajbC-ElnM&t=21s

The Aerotropolis Atlanta Collectives are action committees that focus on organizing and aligning stakeholder interests in the Aerotropolis area. The formation of Collectives is a key strategy of the Blueprint to implement the vision of the Aerotropolis. 

Host: Shannon James; President & CEO at Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance

Guest: Dyan Matthews; President & CEO of the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce

The Aerotropolis Atlanta Collectives are action committees that focus on organizing and aligning stakeholder interests in the Aerotropolis area. The formation of Collectives is a key strategy of the Blueprint to implement the vision of the Aerotropolis. 

Host: Shannon James; President & CEO at Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance

Guest: Carmenlita Scott; President & CEO of the Airport Chamber

1:08 - Carmenlita's background and role

5:47 - History of the Airport Chamber

8:15 - Airport Chamber leadership

10:45 - Objectives of the Airport Chamber 

12:50 - Plan activities of the Airport Chamber

15:50 - Airport Chamber & Aerotropolis partnership

21:40 - In closing

The Aerotropolis Atlanta Collectives are action committees that focus on organizing and aligning stakeholder interests in the Aerotropolis area. The formation of Collectives is a key strategy of the Blueprint to implement the vision of the Aerotropolis. 

Host: Shannon James; President & CEO at Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance

Guest: Joddie Gray; South Fulton CID

:55 - Joddie's role/background

5:00 - South Fulton CID's focus 

8:49 - Future projects 

13:20 - Influence of CSX on South Fulton

16:58 - In closing  

The Aerotropolis Atlanta Collectives are action committees that focus on organizing and aligning stakeholder interests in the Aerotropolis area. The formation of Collectives is a key strategy of the Blueprint to implement the vision of the Aerotropolis. 

Host: Shannon James; President & CEO at Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance

Guest: Maceo Rogers; Director of Economic Development East Point

1:47 - Maceo's background 

4:43 - New East Point projects

12:45 - Marta's impact

18:00 - Divergent diamond interchange

21:45 - Crime decrease in East Point  

The Aerotropolis Atlanta Collectives are action committees that focus on organizing and aligning stakeholder interests in the Aerotropolis area. The formation of Collectives is a key strategy of the Blueprint to implement the vision of the Aerotropolis. 

 Host: Shannon James; President & CEO at Aerotropolis Atlanta Alliance

Guest: Odie Donald II; City Manager, South Fulton 

1:11 - Odie's background 

5:31 - Odie's duties as manager

8:47 - Key hires

16:58 - Vision for city of South Fulton