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Bezos Earth Fund gives $9.4 million to Park Pride for Four Corners Park redesign in Peoplestown
By Delaney Tarr at SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)
· July 7, 2026
· 4 min read
Peoplestown resident and unofficial mayor Columbus Ward remembers playing softball in a vacant lot as a kid. He also remembers when it became an official park, and the effort he joined in to keep the park from being demolished.
For years, Ward and his community have pushed to give Four Corners...
Key takeaway 4 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The $9.4 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to Park Pride for the Four Corners Park redesign is a significant investment in the Peoplestown community, one that has been years in the making. This influx of funding will not only transform the long-neglected park, but also accelerate the project's timeline, reducing the expected completion time from 20 years to a much shorter timeframe. As the largest project in Park Pride's history, it demonstrates the organization's ability to secure major funding and bring resources to underserved communities. The fact that the Bezos Earth Fund chose Four Corners Park due to the existing community engagement and visioning work undertaken by Park Pride and Peoplestown residents highlights the importance of grassroots efforts in securing external investment. This project will have a lasting impact on the community, providing improved infrastructure, amenities, and green spaces for residents to enjoy.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Peoplestown resident and unofficial mayor Columbus Ward remembers playing softball in a vacant lot as a kid. He also remembers when it became an official park, and the effort he joined in to keep the park from being demolished.
For years, Ward and his community have pushed to give Four Corners...
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