Gwinnett Place Mall opened its doors in the 1980s during a period of rapid growth in Gwinnett County, and many long-time residents have fond memories of the mall. Unfortunately, the mall did not withstand economic and consumer shifts and today sits mostly vacant at the heart of an area known across the country for its rich diversity and vibrancy.

Given the property’s central location and proximity to Interstate 85 and Gwinnett County destinations like the Gas South District and McDaniel Farm Park, the Gwinnett Place Mall property has tremendous potential for redevelopment. Gwinnett County aims to bring catalytic change not only to the mall property but also the surrounding area in creating new opportunities and positive impact for Gwinnett residents and existing businesses.

Gwinnett County’s sustainable approach to redevelopment also ensures optimal land use in dense, established commercial areas, ultimately improving the delivery of essential services to residents and existing businesses. The eventual redevelopment will improve property values and economic activity in the area, creating significant County property and sales tax growth.

Since the Urban Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County’s initial 2021 purchase of a 39-acre portion of Gwinnett Place Mall, the County has collected extensive public input and announced a partnership with global real estate services firm CBRE to assist with the advancement of this transformative project and with optimizing the opportunities on this site. Once the purchase of the former Sears closes in October 2025, Gwinnett County and the URA will own a combined 87.5 acres of the former mall and surrounding property.

The redevelopment of the Gwinnett Place Mall site aligns with and furthers the goals and priorities of the County’s 2045 Unified Plan, which in part aims to foster inclusive and equitable economic growth within Gwinnett, and the Greater Gwinnett Place Urban Redevelopment Plan, which outlines the vision, guiding principles and concept that are being implemented.

What’s next? The County opened its search for a master development partner in September 2025, with more details about the project’s timeline to come as the selected developer’s plans take shape. Information about the Gwinnett Place Mall redevelopment site request for proposals (RFP) is available from CBRE at www.GwinnettPlaceRedevelopment.com; click on the registration agreement link on the top right of the web page if you wish to download the RFP.

• October 2025: The Urban Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County expected to complete the purchase of the former Sears site at Gwinnett Place Mall.
   
• September 2025: The Urban Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County approves the purchase of the 11.5-acre former Sears site at Gwinnett Place Mall. Gwinnett County, through its Urban Redevelopment Agency and in partnership with CBRE, announces a national RFP to identify a qualified master developer for the Gwinnett Place Mall redevelopment.
   
• November 2024: The Urban Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County completes the purchase of the Macy’s department and furniture store sites at Gwinnett Place Mall.
   
• September 2024: Board of Commissioners approves the Urban Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County’s purchase of the Macy’s department and furniture store sites at Gwinnett Place Mall, totaling 23 acres.
   
• February 2023: Board of Commissioners adopts the Gwinnett Place Mall Revitalization Strategy, which proposes the Global Villages concept. The strategy was developed as a partnership between Gwinnett County, the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District, and the Atlanta Regional Commission through its Livable Centers Initiative program.
   
• August 2022: Board of Commissioners adopts the Gwinnett Place Mall Equitable Redevelopment Plan.
   
• September 2021: County begins seeking input from community stakeholders to understand their vision for the mall area and begins compiling emerging themes to inform its redevelopment plan.
   
• April 2021: The Urban Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County completes purchase of 39 acres of the Gwinnett Place Mall site.
   
• December 2020: The Urban Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County announces purchase of 39 acres of the Gwinnett Place Mall property as part of a strategic effort by Gwinnett to create new opportunities for catalytic development in the area in partnership with the Gwinnett Place CID and local property owners.
   
• 2018: County acquires 10 acres of property at the Gwinnett Place Mall site in connection with the transit center and another 4.4 acres from a former movie theater property for potential stormwater mitigation.