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
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Blog
Sustainability is Shaping the Next Generation of Innovation
Companies in clean energy, agricultural technology, environmental science and life sciences need campuses that reflect their values. Sustainability has risen to the top of those values, quickly becoming a primary criterion in corporate site selection. In Georgia, Rowen embeds sustainability initiatives into every layer of its development to fulfill this evolving need. Rowen is a 2,000-acre planned knowledge community just east of Atlanta, designed from […]
Media Coverage
Georgia invests $1B to turn Route 316 into ‘workforce expressway’ between Atlanta and Athens
Originally posted in Atlanta Business Chronicle. A decade from now, a series of stop-and-start intersections along the state highway connecting Atlanta to Athens will be ditched in an effort to improve traffic flow and accommodate growth. Georgia’s Department of Transportation is investing approximately $1 billion into a long-term overhaul of state Route 316. The four-lane […]
Announcements
Rowen Foundation Announces Leadership Transition
The Rowen Foundation today announced that President and CEO Mason Ailstock will step down after accepting a new opportunity. The Rowen Board of Directors is conducting a national search for Rowen's next president and CEO with the Board anticipating new leadership later this fall.