Rowen Roadway Opens, Marking Completion of Initial Roads and Pedestrian Network
We’re proud to share that as of December 10th, Rowen Parkway West, Foundation Drive and Rowen Way are officially open to the public!
Thank you to Gwinnett County for your partnership in completing the ownership transfer to allow the public use of more than two miles of green roads and pedestrian- and bike-friendly pathways.
With this announcement, Rowen’s initial roads, sidewalks and utilities are officially complete. Phase 1 of the project delivered a foundational layer of Rowen’s “complete streets” infrastructure – planned to prioritize safety, accessibility and long-term sustainability for everyone who will live, learn, work and gather at our knowledge community.
Combined with the recent announcement of the Rowen Convergence Center, we are proud to reinforce our commitment to advancing economic opportunity in the Rowen Region. Our miles of complete streets with adjacent greenspaces – designed to minimize water runoff and slow traffic – are a vital first step. As we look ahead to 2026, we’re laying the groundwork for the Rowen Village and the future partners who will help bring Rowen’s mission to life at scale.
We’re grateful to the community and our public partners for staying engaged throughout this process. We look forward to sharing more progress in the year ahead as momentum continues to build across the site.
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.
Blog
Why Companies Are Choosing Georgia’s Largest Biotech Park
While Boston and San Francisco have long dominated the life sciences conversation, the Southeast is writing a new chapter, and Georgia is leading it. With 2,000 acres of preserved land for state-of-the-art facilities, labs, and collaboration spaces, Rowen is a compelling destination for biopharma and biotech industry investments that value collaborative learning, knowledge sharing, and transformative thinking.
Newsletters
Rowen Stakeholder Newsletter: June 24, 2026
Over the past three months, we’ve seen meaningful progress at Rowen—not just on site, but across the broader community. Our recent State of Rowen event was a defining moment, offering an opportunity to reflect on that shared progress and officially welcoming UCB to Gwinnett County following its $2 billion investment announcement.