Built Different™ · STEM Accelerator
Sole Play Gaming Brings New Technology Access to Families at Station 464
Installation of four high-tech computers expands community access to technology, gaming, and STEM career exploration in the Fourth Ward neighborhood.
ATLANTA, GA — July 14, 2026 — Sole Play Gaming announced the installation of four computers at Station 464, located within the Windgate Properties community at 464 Boulevard NE, as part of the Built Different™ STEM Accelerator's Atlanta pilot. The new micro lab, provided by Inspiredu Atlanta, gives neighborhood families expanded access to technology and lays the groundwork for new programming designed to introduce young people to careers in engineering, artificial intelligence, technology, data science, gaming, and professional motorsports.
Beyond racing, Built Different™ is about access. By bringing this technology directly into the community it serves, Sole Play is helping demonstrate how gaming can become a gateway into workforce development, engineering, and innovation, extending opportunity beyond a single location and into the neighborhoods where students live and gather.
The initiative reflects a broader collaboration among partner organizations working to remove barriers to access, build workforce readiness, and connect students to industry-informed career pathways. The Built Different™ curriculum draws inspiration in part from the story of NASCAR driver Rajah Caruth, alongside industry collaboration from GM Motorsports, and introduces students to careers made possible through professional motorsports.
"This is an investment in community access. Placing this technology inside Station 464 means the families who live here can engage with real career pathways in AI, engineering, gaming, and more without ever having to leave their neighborhood. This pilot is only the beginning of what we hope to build together."
Renee Gardner · Head of Gaming, Sole Play
This installation is part of an Atlanta pilot, with future expansion plans to be announced separately. Organizations interested in supporting this work, contributing technology resources, or expanding access for more students are invited to connect with Sole Play Gaming and their non-profit arm, Sole Circle Foundation.
About Sole Play Gaming
Sole Play Gaming, a subsidiary of Sole Play ATL, is an Atlanta-based retail and gaming lounge dedicated to using gaming, fashion, and technology as a gateway to community engagement, workforce development, and STEM career exploration. Sole Play and Sole Play Gaming are at 106 E Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030.
Media Contact
Renee Gardner · Sole Play Gaming
r.gardner@soleplayatl.com
