🏗️ The Gist: Gwinnett County completed the sale of the Stone Mountain Tennis Center site to Fuqua Acquisitions II, LLC for $5.6 million, marking the beginning of a significant redevelopment effort in the county’s southern corridor.
📊 The Details: The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has finalized the sale of the 26-acre Stone Mountain Tennis Center site to Fuqua Acquisitions II LLC, setting the stage for a transformative redevelopment project.
This move comes after the county acquired the property in 2016, aiming to revitalize the underutilized land and stimulate growth in a key entry point to Gwinnett County. Fuqua Acquisitions II LLC is promising a regional mixed-use development that includes wholesale retail, dining, and affordable housing, alongside job creation and community enhancements.
🔢 By The Numbers:
- $5.6 million sale price for the 26-acre site.
- $158.8 million investment by Fuqua and its partners in the redevelopment.
- 520 permanent retail and dining jobs expected.
- 400 construction jobs anticipated during the redevelopment process.
- 50 units of affordable housing planned within the mixed-use development.
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🌐 The Big Picture: This project is poised to act as a catalyst for further redevelopment activities in the area, leveraging Gwinnett County’s strategic acquisition of the site. The envisioned mixed-use development aligns with broader trends towards revitalizing and repurposing urban spaces to meet contemporary needs for housing, employment, and recreation.
