The Rowen Region
The Rowen Region
Rowen’s Broader Appeal
The Rowen Region is one of America’s most vibrant and multicultural communities, with a fast-growing, educated workforce that features a mix of big cities, small towns, and creative destinations. Centered in Gwinnett County, Georgia and strategically positioned along Highway 316 (also known as University Parkway), Rowen’s central location within 35 miles of Atlanta, Athens, and Gainesville ensures easy access to workforce, recreation and lifestyle amenities.
Within the surrounding 11 counties of the Rowen region are more than 50 colleges and universities, providing a pipeline to a highly educated and skilled talent pool. In 2024, Gwinnett County’s population surpassed 1 million — only the second county in Georgia to achieve this milestone.
Uniquely Attractive Gwinnett
Gwinnett County recreation is abundant, from vibrant art & culture festivals to dozens of breweries and themed dining experiences.
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.