NEWS BRIEF: Gwinnett Place Mall to become ‘global village,’ officials say
‘Activity center rooted in global cultures, diversity and opportunity’
Details of a game plan to revive the moribund Gwinnett Place Mall have been revealed by county officials. The Gwinnett Place To Be project will turn the whole area into a “high-density, mixed use regional activity center rooted in global cultures, diversity and opportunity,” its website states.
The endeavor calls for 2,700 residential units with a mix of market-rate and affordable housing; up to 100,000 square feet of retail outlets; 25,000 square feet of offices; about 13 acres of parks including a 4.4-acre centralized greenspace; a 40,000-square-foot cultural center; and “villages” would be centered around plazas, pocket parks, and pathways. Big-box stores Macy’s, Mega Mart, and Beauty Master would remain in place and serve as unconnected islands amongst the residences, parks, offices, and shops. Details: atlanta.urbanize.city