International real estate firm to guide next phase of mall redevelopment 

(Lawrenceville, Ga., March 5, 2024) – Gwinnett County announced today that it has partnered with one of the world’s premiere real estate services firms to help advance the redevelopment of Gwinnett Place Mall.

“This is a significant and exciting new development in the story of the mall’s revitalization,” said Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson. “CBRE is the right partner to help bring a transformative redevelopment project to the Gwinnett Place Mall site.”

Gwinnett County purchased a 39-acre portion of the Gwinnett Place Mall site in 2020, recognizing that the area needed a catalytic project to revitalize the underused activity center. To guide the revitalization of the mall site, the Board of Commissioners adopted an Equitable Redevelopment Plan and a Livable Centers Initiative Plan that incorporated extensive community engagement and involvement. The vision for the site is to create a dense, mixed-use activity center that is well connected, green and walkable, while preserving the cultural diversity and character of the area.

“We look forward to collaborating with CBRE to make this vision a reality,” said District 1 Commissioner Kirkland Carden. “Their extensive experience and expertise on projects like this one will ensure we create a vibrant new place to gather and enjoy.”

“Gwinnett Place area commercial property owners, businesses, and residents are grateful to the County for its staunch commitment to that vision for the mall property,” said Joe Allen, executive director of the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District. “Bringing a respected global company like CBRE to the table is a tangible example of that support.”

CBRE Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm.

“I am excited to be a part of the transformation of this place that I have called home for over 35 years,” said Jae Kim, Vice President and head of CBRE’s U.S. East Coast Korea Desk. “Building on Gwinnett County’s work to date and commitment to this transformational project, CBRE is proud to join the County to deliver a revitalized, vibrant, and inclusive development for Gwinnett residents.”

Next steps for the project will include collaboration with CBRE to refine plans and optimize the opportunity for a transformative project before seeking development partners to transform the site consistent with the County’s goals and vision.