The Town Center Community distributed the following announcement about its annual State of the District event:
Annual event launches year-long 30th anniversary campaign and offers exclusive first look at Town Center’s 30-Year Vision Master Plan
Town Center Community will host its fifth annual State of the District on Oct. 27 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Governors Gun Club in Kennesaw. The annual gathering brings together community leaders, stakeholders, partners and supporters for a forward-looking conversation about the growth, vitality and continued evolution of one of Cobb County’s key corridors.
As the organization prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027, this year’s event will launch a year-long campaign recognizing the partnerships, investments and shared vision that have shaped the Town Center area. The program will highlight major district accomplishments, including mobility and connectivity improvements, green spaces, public art and placemaking investments, and provide an exclusive first look at Town Center’s 30-Year Vision Master Plan, a comprehensive roadmap for the district’s future growth and connectivity.
“Our upcoming 30th anniversary celebration is an opportunity to recognize the vision that launched Town Center Community and the collective efforts that have helped it grow into the vibrant district it is today,” said Tracy Styf, executive director of Town Center CID. “We look forward to bringing the community together at the State of the District to mark this milestone and preview what’s next for Town Center.”
This year’s program will include a fireside chat with Washington, D.C.-based urban design leaders Erik Aulestia, principal of planning and urban design at Torti Gallas + Partners, and Jon Stover, founder and managing partner of Jon Stover & Associates, as well as a community update from Tracy Styf. The discussion will be moderated by Eric Bosman, senior vice president at Kimley-Horn.
Town Center CID will also recognize a Community Champion for outstanding contributions to the community and a Commercial Champion for helping advance a vibrant, connected Town Center through investment, business leadership or community engagement. Nominations are open through Sept. 23 and can be submitted through Town Center CID’s website.
Proceeds from the State of the District will benefit the Lanie Shipp Hoover Fund, which supports future trail, park and greenspace projects throughout the Town Center Community. The fund’s first project is transforming an unusable remnant parcel at the roundabout on Barrett Lakes Boulevard into a nearly four-acre park featuring sidewalks, open green space, a small gathering plaza, shaded seating and native landscaping.
The 2026 State of the District is presented by Kennesaw State University, with sponsorship opportunities available for organizations looking to support the event and engage with the Town Center Community.
Tickets and sponsorships opportunities are available at towncentercid.com.
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About the Town Center Community
Town Center Community is comprised of the Town Center Community Improvement District (CID) and its nonprofit partner, the Town Center Community Alliance.
The Town Center CID, established in 1997, is focused on safety, beautification, economic growth, and infrastructure improvements within the district. For larger infrastructure projects, the CID leverages its funding to complete the critical first steps like planning, studies, and initial concept design that make projects more competitive for federal, state, and local funding.
Established in 2015, the Town Center Community Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on bringing quality-of-life improvements and programs to the Town Center Community. The Alliance is run by a board of directors and relies on donations from the public, community partners, corporate sponsors, and the Town Center CID to fully fund and develop projects and programs. From public art and aesthetic fixtures to small parks and bikeshare, the Alliance helps attract businesses and residents to the area, boost economic development and shape a sense of community.
Together, the Town Center CID and the Alliance work to make Town Center Community one of the most accessible, prosperous and exciting areas in Metro Atlanta.