Welcome to Rowen

Announcing Rowen: A visionary knowledge community and unique approach to economic development. Rowen will cultivate the entrepreneurial intersection of business and innovation with an active focus on the environment, agriculture and medicine.

At the intersection of the vibrant communities of Atlanta, Gainesville and Athens is Gwinnett County, one of Georgia’s largest counties and one of America’s most diverse. In eastern Gwinnett lies nearly 2,000 acres of boundless potential.

An easy drive from 26 Fortune 1000 headquarters and more than 50 research and educational institutions – including Emory University, Georgia Tech, the Atlanta University Center, Georgia State and the University of Georgia.

This is Rowen, the future site of Georgia’s first knowledge community, where the innovators of Georgia and beyond will converge.

Where deeply rooted Georgians and those newly arrived will have equal access to the high quality of life and work that creates meaning for generations to come.


Initial projections show 18,500 jobs and $1.65 billion in income by 2035, and at completion, 80,000–100,000 jobs created and $8–10 billion in income generated.

A place where 100-year-old oak trees will inspire 25-year-old entrepreneurs. Where Mother Nature and innovation spaces will create a new ecosystem among dreamers and thinkers, driving innovation in medical, agricultural, environmental sciences and more, leading to discoveries that will change and enrich lives.

A place of unique natural assets, the cornerstone of a community guided by sustainability and environmental stewardship. Where diverse people will enjoy hundreds of acres of preserved greenspace, pristine wooded paths, and places to gather for recreation, education and entertainment.

Catalyzing transformation,
fostering collaboration,
inspiring community,

Welcome to Rowen.