County may boost Gwinnett Place redevelopment

Gwinnett County may soon take steps to transform a sprawling suburban business district into a densely packed development of high-rises.

The county Board of Commissioners is considering several steps the county may take to spur redevelopment around Gwinnett Place.

Advocates say redeveloping the Gwinnett Place area along Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth won't be easy. But after years of planning, 2016 could be a turning point in reviving what once was Gwinnett's premier commercial district.

Click here to learn more about how the county may boost Gwinnett Place redevelopment.

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