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March 2023
GPCID Board Meeting and Annual Caucus of Electors
April 12, 2023
The next board meeting will be held on April 12 at 7:30 a.m. at the Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta. District 1 Commissioner Kirkland Carden will also be in attendance.
The purpose of the Caucus is to elect Board Members to Posts 3 and 6 on the CID Board and to vote on the question, “Shall the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District be dissolved?” Registration for the caucus will be held from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. Voting will occur immediately after every Elector who has arrived at the registration table by 7:45 a.m. has registered.
Our meetings are open to the public.
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Approves Global Villages Revitalization Implementation Plan
GPCID is excited to announce that on Tuesday, February 28, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners officially approved the Gwinnett Place Mall Revitalization Strategy to transform the site into Global Villages. We are thankful to the county leadership for embracing the vision developed from the extensive study and supporting a future of prosperity and vibrancy for our community.
Global Villages was the result of significant economic and market studies as well as community feedback from more than 3,000 community members at in-person outreach events throughout the county as well as 3,624 online interactions.
The resulting Global Villages is predominantly residential with modest amounts of new retail and office with an international culture and community center and central park space at the core. The design includes:
Residential: 2,700 – 3,800 new units
Retail (new): 55,000 square feet (SF)
Commercial (office): 50,000 SF
Cultural center: 50,000 SF
Parks: 15.7 acres
Read the executive summary of the Gwinnett Place Mall Site Revitalization Strategy for Global Villages here.
Read the full press release on the county’s approval of the plan here. The approval received significant media coverage which you can view on the GPCID website here.
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson delivered an address discussing the county’s 2022 accomplishments and encouraged all citizens to lead with intention. The Chairwoman closed her 2023 State of the County address with these words:
“To serve with intention is to be thoughtful, purposeful, and deliberate in the things that we do and to ensure today’s decisions build toward tomorrow’s solutions […] Today — this very moment — is the time to affirm that you will serve with intention.”
GPCID is optimistic for what the future holds and is excited to serve with intention to support a flourishing business community and vibrant future within our district.
B2 Anywhere with Gwinnett County Community Services
Gwinnett County’s Building Brains (B2) Anywhere program is one of the many ways our county supports the health and well-being of residents. These programs provide children and their caregivers opportunities to learn, play and grow through various activities and themed programs such as Donate A Book or Imagine That!, which promote literacy, or Dino Town, which provides learning opportunities in a safe and interactive environment.
B2 Anywhere is, as the name suggests, anywhere in the county, including in the Gwinnett Place area at Shorty Howell Park. View the online schedule to learn about the next event happening near you!
Take the Seoul of the South Tour and Explore the District!
Explore Gwinnett is ready to take you on a food tour to experience a little bit of Seoul right here in Gwinnett on the Seoul of the South Food Tour! Learn about the history of our area’s Korean culture and enjoy four different local restaurants and bakeries – many of which are located within the CID!
This tour is a favorite and sells out quickly, so don’t wait to reserve your spot for these four food tours happening May 20, June 24, July 8 and August 12.
If you want to explore the district on your own without a guided tour, don’t forget about GPCID’s mobile app featuring a directory of businesses within our boundaries, including retail and service providers.
Events You Won’t Want to Miss!
On Topic: State of the Region featuring ARC Chairman Kerry Armstrong Wednesday, March 15, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m 1818 Club
