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Georgia’s Blueprint for Health and Innovation

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. At Rowen, these strengths come together on 2,000 acres built to advance discoveries in health, agriculture, and the environment.

This momentum would not be possible without strong collaboration across the state, including with Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson, whose leadership continues to position Georgia as a global hub for growth. Together, we are bringing to life a 100-year vision to create lasting solutions that will benefit Georgia, the United States and the world for generations to come.

Rowen: Georgia’s Blueprint for Innovation

Georgia continues to rank as a top destination for business thanks to its robust transportation network, skilled workforce, top-tier academic institutions and pro-business climate. These advantages make it a prime location for companies seeking growth and global connectivity. Rowen meaningfully contributes to Georgia’s economic future with a 2,000-acre  knowledge community in Gwinnett County designed to unite research, industry and community. Our vision elevates Georgia as a global leader in life sciences, agriculture and environmental sustainability.

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Georgia’s First Greenroads Certified Infrastructure Project Lives at Rowen

Rowen invested $32 million to establish climate-resilient roads, utilities, underground fiber conduits and smart light pole infrastructure across a 2,000-acre knowledge community, making it Georgia’s first Greenroads Certified infrastructure project. Designed to handle climate risks like flooding and extreme heat and served by multiple power providers, this infrastructure supports more than 22 million square feet of future R&D, advanced manufacturing, mixed-use and innovation space, positioning Rowen as a resilient location for companies looking for flexible site options.

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Built to Last: A 100-Year Vision for Health and Innovation at Rowen

Rowen is designed to shape human health through agriculture, the environment and medicine. Through its Living Lab projects and strategic partnerships across Georgia’s universities, colleges and economic development ecosystem, Rowen expects to create 18,500 jobs by 2035 and for the region’s population to grow 43% by 2050. The community is an ideal location for biomedical research facilities, medical device development, clean manufacturing, and global headquarters. This 100-year vision combines purpose-driven real estate with bold collaboration to accelerate technology commercialization and industry growth while promoting long-term economic development.

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UGA and Rowen Launch Real-Time Climate Resilience Study

The Rowen Foundation and the University of Georgia launched a two-year Hydrometeorology and Land Cover Change Observational Study (HALOS) at the 2,000-acre Rowen site to monitor environmental impacts of large-scale development in real time. Using satellite, drone and ground sensors, HALOS will track air quality, temperature, water runoff and ecological changes through December 2027. This Living Lab project will inform climate-resilient planning and support experiential learning that will offer opportunities for kindergarten students to Ph.Ds as well as educators and decision-makers across Georgia.

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How Rowen’s Academic Partnerships Build a Future-Ready Workforce

Rowen is forging deep collaborations with over 50 higher education institutions, including UGA, Georgia Tech, Emory, Spelman and Georgia Gwinnett College, to build a robust talent pipeline aligned with its key industries: medicine, agriculture, environmental sciences and technology. Rowen is an intellectual hub where students, academics and industry leaders collaborate to create real-world solutions. These partnerships support experiential “Living Lab” initiatives that embed research, mentoring and workforce development directly in the Rowen site, ensuring companies locating in the Rowen Region have access to a ready and resilient workforce.

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