Alpharetta officials say the success of the city has evolved over decades but in 2010 no one thought that the city would be where it is today. Alpharetta residents have seen two districts redeveloped into live, work, shop and play neighborhoods in less than 10 years. Avalon, an 86-acre development of high-end retail, restaurants, homes and office space opened in phases starting in 2014. Located in the Ga. 400 corridor on Old Milton Parkway, the center also includes a hotel and a movie theater. A remodeled City Center opened in the heart of downtown in 2018 and introduced similar amenities and luxury. A third district is North Point. Neighborhoods surrounding North Point Mall and Haynes Bridge Road have become a draw for such corporations as Jackson Healthcare and Equifax.