2023 was a big year for the Sugarloaf CID! We expanded security and landscaping improvements to our new expansion areas. We also advocated for projects in our community to receive additional funding, bringing more transportation dollars to our district. Below are some of the highlights from this year.
Funding For Major Transportation Projects
SPLOST Funding
The Citizen Project Selection Committee allocated over $17 M in SPLOST funding for projects in the Sugarloaf CID. Funding has been allocated for trails and sidewalks, intersections, and a major road project.
Telling Our Story
Economic and Fiscal Impact Study
The Sugarloaf CID’s Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis shows that economic activity in our district has a huge impact on the broader community, including a $15.6 billion impact on the state of Georgia! The report by KB Advisory Group outlines the economic, demographic, and real estate characteristics that make up the Sugarloaf district. This report highlights the value of the CID as a center for business and entertainment, and the value the economic activity in the CID brings to the county and the state.
Advancing Transportation Options
Gwinnett Transit Plan Coordination
The Sugarloaf CID worked in coordination with Gwinnett Transit Development Plan. This plan includes Rapid Ride (Bus Rapid Transit) connecting the Sugarloaf CID to Doraville and Lawrenceville. The plan also includes increased local bus service, microtransit/shared ride service, and a Transit Transfer Facility at Sugarloaf Mills.
Gas South to Primerica Loop Trail Spur Project
This off-road trail will connect the Gas South District to Primerica and multifamily developments. The project will utilize ROW in coordination with a DWR project.
Promoting the Safety of Our Community
Flock Camera Success
The Gwinnett Central Precinct reported dramatic success in solving and reducing crimes thanks to the cameras from the Sugarloaf and Gwinnett Place CIDs, which both fall in the Central Precinct. 2023 has seen continued success with our Flock Safety Cameras, and the inclusion of new cameras with the expansion of our district.
Growing Our District
Continued Expansion Success
The CID has continued to grow every year. When property owners join the CID, they agree to pay an additional tax of 3.5 mills to fund projects that make the district more connected, safe, and attractive. The addition of these new properties increases the amount of funding the CID can leverage to complete critical projects in our community.
Placemaking
Expanded Landscape Maintenance
This year the CID grew the area covered under our landscape maintenance contract to include new portions of the district.
New Banners Installed
The CID expanded the footprint of banners in our district adding new banners celebrating the assets and activities in our community.
Community Engagement & Leadership
Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings
This year we celebrated the grand reopening of the Gas South Convention Center, the opening of the Preston C Williams Gateway Park and Trail, and Aluvision’s $1 M expansion in our district.
New Board Members Elected
At our April board meeting, Adrienne Hood was unanimously elected to Post 2 formerly held by Robson Souza, the former General Manager for Sugarloaf Mills. Rachel Karle was unanimously elected to Post 4, formerly held by Norwood Davis. Anthony Ferrari was unanimously elected to serve as Assistant Treasurer.
Third Annual Property Owner Meeting
We gathered investors in the CID and other major stakeholders to share the CID’s success stories and to learn more about what is happening in the Sugarloaf market.
News Coverage & Recognitions
In 2023, the Sugarloaf CID was featured in articles in James Magazine, Focus Atlanta, the Gwinnett Daily Post, and the Gwinnett Forum.
CID Executive Director Alyssa Davis was recognized as one of Engineering Georgia’s Top 100 Influential Women.
Looking Ahead
New Landscaping Installation
The CID is already beginning work on a landscaping installation on the east side of I-85 at Sugarloaf Parkway. This will mirror the installation on the west side of the interchange, and create a welcoming experience for visitors entering the CID.
I-85 Underpass Mural Project
The Sugarloaf CID partnered with Gwinnett County to remove hundreds of outdated, nonfunctioning lights from the Sugarloaf Parkway at I-85 underpass. They were replaced with new LED lights providing improved visibility and safety for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Now that this project is complete, the CID is working with Atlanta-based artist Krista Jones to create a vibrant, patterned mural to cover the northbound-facing wall on the underpass. The mural will span the entire 10,400 square-foot wall at the gateway into Gwinnett’s Downtown.