Gwinnett County just took another big step in its effort to transform the aging Gwinnett Place Mall into something new.

The county’s Urban Redevelopment Agency approved an $11.5 million purchase of the mall’s former Sears property—11.5 acres that add to the growing footprint under county ownership. Once the deal closes in October, Gwinnett will control about 87.5 acres of the site.

What’s the plan?

Local leaders want the property to become a dense, mixed-use activity center that’s green, walkable, and welcoming to the diverse communities around it. The vision includes:

New transit connections : The Gwinnett Place Transit Center, approved in March and largely funded by the Federal Transit Administration, will sit on the site. It’s expected to open by 2032.

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