Sandy Springs Names Firm To Provide Programming Services For City Center

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The city of Sandy Springs on Tuesday announced it has chosen Global Spectrum, an international venue management firm, to oversee operations for the public gathering facilities within the City Center.

These spaces include the performing arts center, family theater, meeting space and park, the city said in its press release.

“We are creating a sense of place in our downtown area, and the experience, our ability to maintain activity there at varying times of the day, is a critical factor in the project’s success,” said Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul. “Global Spectrum has not only the experience to manage facilities like the PAC, they also have a strong record of generating successful, creative programming.”

Global Spectrum was one of three firms considered, which included SMG and VenuWorks. Criteria included each firm’s approach to pre-opening services, programming and management and marketing of the public gathering facilities.

The recommendation in support of Global Spectrum cited several factors in support, including:

• The firm’s extensive client portfolio of projects similar in scope;
• Global Spectrum thoroughly researched the City Center development, which was evident in its interview;
• The firm has a local market presence, with numerous venues in the southeast United States; and
• Global Spectrum presented a viable approach to collaboration with other consultants on the City Center development.

The Sandy Springs City Council at its May 19 meeting authorized City Manager John McDonough to proceed with negotiations with Global Spectrum for a contract to provide programming and management services for the public gathering facilities at City Center.

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