Week of Nov 18, 2025
ROWEN PROJECT - A “KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITY”
Rowen is a nearly 2,000‑acre, master‑planned development in eastern Gwinnett County along SR‑316 (University Parkway), just east of Dacula. The stated intent is to build a long‑term research and innovation community—often discussed in connection with life sciences and related fields.¹ This complex is supposed to provide over 18,000 jobs in the next 10 years.
Photo Source: hgor.com/our-work/rowen
Where it is and how to picture the “boundaries”
Public descriptions don’t present Rowen as a neat rectangle with one simple border, but they do give a practical way to locate it:
Along SR‑316, with descriptions noting more than two miles of frontage on each side of SR‑316—meaning the project spans both sides of the highway over a long stretch.¹
A local road that shows up repeatedly in nearby planning and construction updates is Drowning Creek Road, referenced as an access corridor connecting between Tanner Road and SR‑316.³
The City of Dacula also posts a Rowen construction map update for residents who want a visual reference point.⁴
Photo Source: rowenlife.com
The Rest of this Article Covers:
What has happened so far.
Why it matters for residents and real estate agents.