Tyler Perry and Bishop T.D. Jakes have gotten approval to purchase 132 acres at Fort McPherson in Atlanta; The duo will also be working together to build a new entertainment district for the city that will include; theaters, retail shops, and restaurants.
“TODAY IS A GOOD DAY. I’M GRATEFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY THIS GIVES TYLER PERRY STUDIOS TO EXTEND OUR FOOTPRINT IN ATLANTA AND CREATE MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHWEST ATLANTA WITH RESTAURANTS, ENTERTAINMENT VENUES, AND OTHER BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES,” The media mogul said in a statement.
11 Alive reports that; Tyler Perry is set to receive 37 acres adjacent to his Tyler Perry Studios, which already occupies 330 acres; and T.D. Jakes Real Estate Ventures group is also acquiring the other 94 acres, as noted by Deadline.
“I’m looking forward to collaborating with my friend T.D. Jakes on his separate but adjacent project and I also want to thank Governor Kemp and Mayor Bottoms for their continued efforts to make Atlanta a better place,” the mogul went on to add.
Additionally, Atlanta’s Republican governor and Democratic mayor are both in agreement that Perry and Jakes’ recent investment is good for the city of Atlanta.
Speaking on the development, Atlanta Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms said the purchase “marks another monumental chapter in the history of Fort Mac.”
“THANK YOU TO TYLER PERRY AND BISHOP TD JAKES FOR THEIR VISION AND INVESTMENT IN THE SOUTHWEST ATLANTA COMMUNITY. THE POSITIVE IMPACT WILL BE FELT FOR GENERATIONS TO COME,” SHE SAID.