Amid the construction, Rowen is making progress on its vision for collaborations with higher education entities. The project recently signed agreements with the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. More companies are in discussions to potentially join Rowen, according to the news outlet.
Massive Rowen Project Moves Forward in Gwinnett County
May 23, 2024 | By: Libby Allnatt
Published in What Now Atlanta.
The 2,000-acre community is set to include offices, research facilities, public spaces and residences.
Progress is being made on a massive “knowledge community” in Gwinnett County. A building permit application related to “Rowen – Phase 1” was recently filed. More than 2,000 acres are planned for the project set to include offices, research facilities, public spaces and residences. The development is envisioned as a site for research and development, product testing, higher education collaborations and more.“The site will be anchored by the Rowen Village, a vibrant space with a mix of offices, multi-family residential, community spaces, restaurants and the arts,” according to the project website.
The Rowen Foundation is leading the project. A groundbreaking and tree-planting ceremony was held in December 2022 to kick off phase 1.
The recently filed permit application is for the installation of a power service point for an irrigation system controller. The site in Gwinnett County, just north of State Route 316, is 35 miles from Atlanta and 33 miles from Athens.
Announcements
Rowen Foundation Announces Rowen Convergence Center at 2025 Convergence Summit
New hub for interdisciplinary research and collaboration to anchor 2,000-acre knowledge community ATLANTA, GA (Oct. 13, 2025) — At today’s Rowen Convergence Summit at the Woodruff Arts Center, Rowen Foundation Chairman Sachin Shailendra announced the launch of the Rowen Convergence Center, a landmark 10,000 square foot facility designed to serve as the permanent hub for […]
RFP
Rowen Request for Proposals (RFP) Construction Manager at Risk for Convergence Center
Vandermeer Management, LLC, on behalf of the Rowen Foundation, is seeking Statements of Qualifications and Proposals from qualified General Contractors to provide preconstruction and construction management services for the development of the Rowen Convergence Center.
RFP
Rowen Multifamily Development Opportunity Request for Proposals (RFP)
The Rowen Foundation is currently seeking a qualified development partner to develop the first phase of multifamily residential in the Rowen Village.