Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 3, Issue 3

140 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 something they mentioned was a significant factor in their selection here,” Johnson adds. “We have relationships with companies like T-Mobile, Bosch, Cisco, and Qualcomm, companies that have components inside of their medical devices, and we also have formal relationships with countries in which Intuitive would like to expand into. That always helps.” For the city’s smaller businesses, Peachtree Corners has made some small changes that have had a big impact on keeping those businesses alive. Johnson admits, “The pandemic has certainly weeded out the weak from the strong, but the city has taken a rather proactive stance knowing that there is going to be a lot of challenges and pressure they are under.” In that regard, the creation of “parklets,” which are outdoor seating areas in on-street parking spaces, has been allowed. These spaces let restaurants and other businesses expand their offerings in an outdoor setting. “We’ve done