GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (BOC) is one step closer to redeveloping the Park Place community and Stone Mountain Tennis Center, a major gateway to the county.
On Tuesday, August 20, commissioners awarded a $217,000 contract to Sizemore Group, LLC to develop a master plan to guide the future of the area.
The comprehensive master plan will assess existing conditions and incorporate community feedback to develop specific recommendations for land use, transportation and open space. Priorities include transit-oriented development, housing diversity and strategic redevelopment. The master plan will be funded by proceeds from the sale of the tennis center site.
County officials say they will receive input from residents and stakeholders throughout the process to ensure the master plan aligns with the community’s vision and priorities.
The county purchased the 26-acre Stone Mountain Tennis Center in 2016 for approximately $5.6 million to revitalize the underused site and stimulate redevelopment of one of the primary gateways to Gwinnett County. Through a competitive bidding process, the county partnered with Fuqua Acquisitions II, LLC to redevelop the property.
“Gwinnett is committed to promoting sustainable and inclusive growth, and the Park Place community is an important part of that vision,” said Chair Nicole Love Hendrickson. “By developing a master plan that emphasizes transit-oriented development and housing diversity, we are laying the foundation for a vibrant future for this part of our county.”
“The sale of the Stone Mountain Tennis Center site earlier this year was an important step forward in the redevelopment of this area,” said 2nd District Commissioner Ben Ku. “Our goal is to continue this work by developing a path forward that carefully considers the needs of the community and opens up new possibilities for the future of Park Place.”
The Board also approved the purchase of eight acres of land on East Park Place Boulevard near Stone Mountain. This property, owned by Jubilee Christian Church International, Inc., is located in the Park Place Tax Allocation District and the Evermore Community Improvement District. A tax allocation district is a designated area where future increases in property tax revenues are used to support redevelopment projects within that district. The acquisition of the property on East Park Place Boulevard will support the future implementation of the Park Place Master Plan.
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