(Lawrenceville, Ga., Feb. 4, 2016) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved funds enabling the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District to study mobility and connectivity improvements in the area.

The County has agreed to provide $25,000 toward the CID’s study of potential enhancements to the intersection of Satellite Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road associated with the ACTivate Gwinnett Place master plan and another $50,000 to explore pedestrian and cycling connections between McDaniel Farm Park and activity centers in the greater Gwinnett Place area. The studies will analyze the feasibility, scope, impact and cost of various types of improvements.

District 1 Commissioner Jace Brooks said, “I’m thankful that my fellow commissioners continue to place such a high priority on the redevelopment of the Gwinnett Place area. Once these studies are complete, we look forward to determining how to begin implementing these needed improvements as quickly as possible.”

The CID is also contributing funds for the studies. “Gwinnett Place CID is grateful for the continued investment in planning for the future of the Gwinnett Place area,” said Gwinnett Place CID Executive Director Joe Allen. “This partnership between Gwinnett County and the CID is vital for the continued success of Gwinnett’s central business district.”

Gwinnett County’s contribution is coming from the 2014 SPLOST. For additional information about SPLOST-funded road improvement projects, please visit www.gwinnettSPLOST.com.