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
Media Coverage
Would You Live in a Sustainable Community? Real-Estate Developers Are Betting On It
Originally appeared in The Wall Street Journal. Some residents and businesses are putting down roots in communities tailored to meet a high environmental bar There’s a neighborhood nestled in Ann Arbor, Mich., where the houses are all-electric and nothing relies on fossil fuels. The community is part of a broader push to build more […]
Board Meetings
Public Notice: Rowen Foundation November 2025 Board Meeting
Digital Meeting Details: Date: Thursday, November 20, 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.
Newsletters
Rowen Newsletter: October 30, 2025
On Oct. 13, Rowen’s mission came to life at the 2025 Convergence Summit. More than 200 scientists, artists, educators, and business leaders came together to celebrate the convergence of art and science—exploring ideas that spanned neuro-arts, technology, conservation and the evolving relationship between humanity and the digital world.