About Rowen
Georgia’s Largest Knowledge Community
Mission-Focused Innovation, Research and Education
Rowen is a 2,000-acre planned community in Metro Atlanta, thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation 35 miles from Atlanta. Guided by the mission-driven Rowen Foundation in partnership with Gwinnett County, Rowen provides a rare ecosystem where education, business, research and smart city solutions converge to drive innovation in medicine, agriculture and the environment.
Supported by a team of business leaders, higher-education veterans, and nonprofit experts, Rowen is poised to create an environment where businesses can grow and innovate confidently in a setting committed to both bold advancements, inspiring natural beauty and lasting impact.
The Latest Developments at Rowen
From monthly events to construction updates on our 22 million+ square-foot potential campus — get the latest on Georgia’s largest knowledge community.
The Latest News from Rowen
Newsletters
Rowen Site Selection Newsletter: September 2025
Rowen is proud to be featured in Fortune magazine as part of “Georgia’s bold blueprint for innovation.” The story emphasizes what makes Georgia a powerful place to invest: a diverse workforce, world-class research universities and an innovation ecosystem designed to connect ideas to impact.
Board Meetings
Public Notice: Rowen Foundation September 2025 Board Meeting
Digital Meeting Details: Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Time: 1:00 – 2:00pm EST Click here to register! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.
Announcements
University of Georgia, Spelman College and Georgia Gwinnett College to Study Knowledge Community’s Watershed Health
Rowen Launches 6th “Living Lab” on 2,000 Acre Site LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (Sept. 5, 2025) – The Rowen Foundation, in partnership with the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia (UGA), Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) and Spelman College, announces the launch of a comprehensive research program focused on ecologically sustainable watershed development at the […]