Wireless Tower News - May 2017
First Tower in Greenville County Approved
Photo simulation of the tower from the parking lot of the Parks Headquarters
The Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve Milestone's tower at the Greenville Parks Headquarters in Taylors, SC. This will be the first wireless tower constructed by Milestone in partnership with Greenville County.

At a community meeting held by Milestone, park patrons expressed concerns about the impact it would have to the existing dog park. Milestone revisited the design and worked with the County to relocate the tower and redesign the compound. These efforts reduced the impact of the dog park by 70%. Milestone will also be providing shade structures in both the large and small dog parks for occupants to enjoy.

Verizon will be the first carrier to locate on the tower. The 120' monopole will be located to the northeast side of the property.
Chinn Tower Nearing Completion
The tower during stacking
The tower at Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center is almost complete. The structure reached full height on May 25 but h igh forecasted winds delayed the placement of the panels. These are planned to be installed later this week.

When fully constructed, the 105' marquee tower will feature panels displaying a custom design of flora and fauna. Verizon and T-Mobile are both slated to locate on the tower. The Center is a Prince William County Parks facility and, as part of Milestone's partnership agreement, the County will receive a recurring revenue stream from this tower for years to come.
Port Charlotte Tower Set 
to Commence Construction
Photo simulation of the tower
from a nearby neighborhood
Milestone has received building permits for Port Charlotte Middle School and may now proceed with the next steps in constructing the planned 120' monopole. The tower and 50' x 50' compound will be located to the right of the school, by an existing parking lot.

Port Charlotte Middle School is part of Charlotte County Public Schools, and will be the second tower site Milestone has built in Charlotte County, Florida. Verizon will be the first carrier on the tower with space for four additional carriers.
Race for Hopecam Update

There are only two weeks left until Milestone President Len Forkas competes once again in Race Across America! Over 35 countries are being represented in this 12-day, 3,089 mile bike race, known as one of the most challenging races in the world. Len's goal is to raise $1 million for Hopecam, a non-profit charity supporting children with cancer that he founded in 2003. The charity just surpassed 70% of its fundraising goal! 

Milestone Hosts Forum at 2017 Wireless Infrastructure Show

The Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA) 2017 Wireless Infrastructure show was held in Orlando, FL, from May 22-25.  During the event, Milestone President Len Forkas and APC Towers President & CEO Dan Agresta hosted the Infrastructure Developers Forum (IDF).  Invited speakers and panelists included Allan Tantillo, T-Mobile Senior Director of National Site Development, Jennifer Fritzsche, Wells Fargo Securities Senior Analyst, and Iain Gillott, founder and President of iGR. WIA President & CEO Jonathan Adelstein hosted a panel on the latest regulations under review in Congress and in over a dozen state legislatures.   Over 100 leaders in the wireless tower development industry attended.
About Milestone
Founded in 2001, Milestone  Communications is the leading  developer of wireless infrastructure  in partnership with school,  government and utility landowners,  enabling them to direct millions  of dollars annually to educational  and extracurricular budgets. We  unlock municipal sites for wireless  infrastructure by bridging the gap  between public and private sectors  in a community-friendly way. We  create value for our landowners by  providing new sources of revenue  and for our carrier customers by  providing end-to-end infrastructure  solutions. Milestone has developed  and managed over 100 wireless  towers over the last 16 years and  currently manages more than 2,000  potential wireless infrastructure  sites in the Mid-Atlantic region, the  Carolinas and Florida.