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GPCID May 2022
Gwinnett Place Mall Site Revitalization – an Update
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Gwinnett Place CID, Gwinnett County, the Atlanta Regional Commission and the planning firm VHB have been diligently working to gather community feedback on the two redevelopment concepts created during April’s three-day public open house and design workshop.
Concept 1 is a proposed mixed-use town center. This concept focuses on lower density with more limited local retail around the proposed central green. The development focus will be primarily residential, averaging three to four stories in height. There would be less public investment with a slower pace of redevelopment, and this concept would be like what many of Gwinnett’s successful downtowns offer today.
Concept 2 is a proposed cultural district that embraces the diversity and the international character already thriving at Gwinnett Place. This concept would require higher public investment, but the redevelopment impact would increase, and the pace of development would be faster. It would include the construction of an iconic cultural center with classrooms, an international library, language lab, office space for nonprofits, along with an entrepreneur incubator space. The central green would come alive with arts, cultural events, an amphitheater and water features. Structured parking would free acres of surface parking for additional green space, trails, bike paths and buildings would average four to six stories high.
The team has engaged with more than 2,000 community members at live events, including the open house and International Night Market in April. This weekend the team will be present at the very site they hope to see redeveloped! Gwinnett County’s Multicultural Festival will take place on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gwinnett Place Mall. The event will provide community members with another opportunity to give their feedback and share what they would like to see at a future transformed Gwinnett Place Mall site.
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The team is also collecting feedback on the Gwinnett Place To Be website where you can see the two design concepts and use emojis to easily share feedback on each one.
Following this second round of robust public engagement, the consultant team will begin detailed work on a final strategy that will be completed by late August and presented to Gwinnett County leadership for implementation.
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| Take the Five-Minute Transportation Improvement Survey!
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GPCID is looking to gather feedback over the next four weeks to better understand traffic and transportation patterns throughout the district. Please take the survey by clicking below.
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| GPCID Welcomes New Board Members
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 | Ondria Jett,
Banyan Street Capital
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Northwood Investors
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Please help us welcome GPCID’s two newest Board members: Ondria Jett, Regional Manager for Banyan Street Capital and Christopher Caltabiano, Senior Vice President at Northwood Investors. They will join the CID’s other board members working to enhance the prosperity of Gwinnett Place by partnering with Gwinnett County, stakeholder organizations and commercial property owners to guide the continued success of the greater Gwinnett Place district.
Ondria Jett has 25 years of experience in commercial property management managing capital and tenant improvements with a value of more than $100 million. As Senior Vice President of Northwood Investors, Christopher Caltabiano is responsible for overseeing asset management activities and for developing and executing investment strategies for a portfolio of office and mixed-use assets located across the country.
GPCID is elated to have these bright minds serve on our Board of Directors and are excited to work alongside Ondria and Christopher.
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| Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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The Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID) is dedicated to transforming Gwinnett Place into an internationally diverse, livable and urban community. We want to thank all of Gwinnett Place's Asian/Pacific American business members who contribute to Gwinnett Place’s annual economic impact of $13.4 billion on the county and state and make Gwinnett’s central business district culturally rich and unique.
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Early voting is now open in Gwinnett! Prior to visiting your local voting location, make sure that you are registered to vote, have a valid photo ID, and know the location of your polling site. In the Gwinnett Place area, Shorty Howell Park (2750 Pleasant Hill Road) is a location for early voting. Early voting closes May 20 in Georgia, and Election Day is May 24. Check out the wait times throughout Gwinnett County at the link below.
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| Be Aware: Catalytic Converter Thefts Are Rising
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According to the Gwinnett County Police Department’s Central Precinct Commander Major Christopher Rafanelli, catalytic converter thefts are on the rise and Toyotas have been the prime target at area hotels. Almost 10 thefts occurred over a three-week period with most occurring late at night or early in the morning. Please be aware and report any suspicious behavior to the police department immediately.
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| Select & Build Gwinnett Event A Success
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On April 21, Gwinnett County’s CIDs co-hosted the first “Select & Build Gwinnett” event inviting brokers and developers to learn about leasing and redevelopment opportunities throughout Evermore, Gateway85, Gwinnett Place, Lilburn and Sugarloaf Community Improvement Districts.
The event featured a brief program from Gwinnett County leadership, including Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, Gwinnett County Economic Development Director Roman Dakare, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Nick Masino and Partnership Gwinnett’s Vice President of Economic Development Andrew Carnes. A video showcased each CIDs catalyst sites and can be seen here (and below).
Following the program and Q&A session, guests enjoyed beverages from Eagle Rock Distributing Company. The CIDs hope to make this an annual event – stay tuned!
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| Events You Won’t Want to Miss!
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Gwinnett Multicultural Festival Returns!
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Come out Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to Gwinnett Place Mall to celebrate the vibrant cultures and customs that thrive in Gwinnett. Enjoy diverse performances, folkloric and traditional dances, face paintings, bounce houses, obstacle courses and more! You can also meet County employees, get a car seat check, and learn about Gwinnett County Government’s world-class services and programs in addition to providing your feedback on the Gwinnett Place Mall Site Revitalization Strategy!
For more information about the festival, contact Gwinnett Police’s Community Affairs Section at 770.513.5119 or click here.
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Gwinnett Chamber DE&I Summit – May 25, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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This month, the Gwinnett Chamber is giving businesses the opportunity to showcase their dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion within their industry. If you would like to partner or register to attend, click the link below!
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