(Lawrenceville, Ga., March 6, 2026) – The Urban Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County, in partnership with CBRE, has issued a Request for Proposals for the redevelopment of the Gateway Gwinnett site.

The Gateway Gwinnett site is a 106-acre property located along Jimmy Carter Boulevard near Interstate 85 in Norcross that offers exceptional connectivity to metro Atlanta and the broader Southeast region. The property was acquired from fiber optic cable manufacturer Lightera, formerly OFS, which will continue to operate its facility adjacent to the site. 

The redevelopment vision for the site is flexible and invites proposals that include one or a combination of the following elements: multifamily housing, office, retail, industrial or flex industrial. For multifamily elements, high-rise style buildings that promote higher density and mixed-income opportunities is preferred, while enhanced mobility options, pedestrian-oriented development and placemaking are encouraged. 

“Gwinnett County has a history of proactively investing in sites with significant redevelopment potential and seeking partners to transform these underutilized spaces into vibrant places that foster economic growth and enhance quality of life,” said Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson. “The Gateway Gwinnett site offers a tremendous opportunity for high-quality redevelopment that will contribute to the revitalization of the area.”

Gwinnett County has invested significantly in preparing the site for redevelopment, including assembling parcels, establishing the Gateway 85 Overlay Zoning District, adopting the Gwinnett Gateway Urban Redevelopment Plan, and committing to infrastructure improvements such as transit enhancements and road upgrades. 

The property is located within a Tax Allocation District and designated State and Federal Opportunity Zones, increasing the availability of substantial incentives to support large-scale investment along with other local economic development incentives offered by the county.

Interested developers may submit proposals for the full site or individual parcels, including reuse of existing buildings on the site. Responses must include a conceptual master plan, financial proposal and development approach. 

An optional pre-proposal conference will be held at Innovation Square in Lawrenceville, with details provided in the RFP. Proposals are due by 2 p.m. on May 15.

For more information and to access the full RFP, visit GatewayGwinnettRedevelopment.com.