The 45,000 square-foot mixed-use development in Forsyth County will include retail shops and an office building...
MetroGroup Development (www.metrogroupdevelopment.com) plans to develop Sawnee Mountain Crossing, a mixed-use development set to include a CVS/Pharmacy, retail shops and an office building. The Roswell, Georgia-based developer closed on the six acres, situated at the northwest corner of Georgia Highway 20 (Canton Highway) and Sawnee Drive in Cumming on August 15, 2006 for an undisclosed amount. Site work and construction is set to begin mid-September. The development is a joint venture with Liu Investments.
“With Forsyth’s continued explosive growth, it made sense to bring more convenient retail and dining along with small-business office environments to the Cumming sub-market,” explained Mark Gottlieb, partner, MetroGroup Development. “We pride ourselves on delivering retail that reflects the communities in which we build. Cumming is no different with Sawnee Mountain Crossing continuing our tradition of quality development.”
The 45,000-square-foot development will feature a CVS/Pharmacy, a free standing bank, 10,000 square feet of retail shop space and a 15,000-square-foot, two-story office building. Popular, national eateries will bring new dining options to this burgeoning commercial node. The pedestrian-friendly environment will seamlessly integrate office, retail and dining in an effort to encourage foot traffic throughout the property.
“Explosive population growth creates demand for quality, convenience retail and unique office environments,” explains Gottlieb. In the path of Metro Atlanta’s growth along Georgia SR 400, Forsyth County continues to be one of the fastest growing counties in United States. Sawnee Mountain Crossing will be strategically situated along the popular Highway 20 commercial corridor that drives traffic to the Cumming node. Regional population increased by 13% since 2005 with nearly 40 residential developments under construction or planned in the trade area.
Sawnee Mountain Crossing is scheduled to open Summer 2007.
About MetroGroup Development
Founded in 1997, MetroGroup Development (www.metrogroupdevelopment.com) has developed more than 2 million square feet of retail, office and mixed-use properties in the Southeast, including more than 50 CVS Pharmacy stores in Georgia and Florida.