Mixed-use development plan approved for Gwinnett Place Mall [Video]

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – Gwinnett County wants to redevelop a rundown mall. The Board of County Commissioners just approved a $16.5-million deal to buy the Macy’s buildings at Gwinnett Place Mall. The county plans to build a mixed-use development that’ll include apartments, office space, and a park. County leaders say it’ll help spur economic growth.

Alicia Choi manages a dry cleaning store around the corner from the mall. She says the possibility of redeveloping the area is a good idea. “I don’t see how it could be anything bad,” Choi said. “If anything, it’ll bring more business over here.”

County commissioners this week approved a plan to buy two buildings from Macy’s. “This is going to spur significant economic growth,” said Commission Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson.

The mall is largely empty, most of it slated for demolition. “We put a keen focus on what we can do with redevelopment to revitalize dying areas,” the …