Suwanee Real Estate Category
Future Meets Past at Pierce’s Corner
June 24th, 2009 Categories: Suwanee Fun, Suwanee Real Estate
What do you see as the future of Pierce’s Corner? Pierce’s Corner, dating back to 1910, is a beacon shining back on Suwanee’s past and on the quaint beauty of the Old Town Main Street revitalization. A big part of Suwanee’s appeal and charm is the combination of a thriving, growing, progressive community along with the preservation of its interestingly diverse history. This combination will be most vividly displayed as Read the rest of this entry »
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Urban Life in the Suburbs at Town Center Park
June 1st, 2009 Categories: Suwanee Real Estate
This is a great opportunity to get into an upscale condo over the retail shops and restaurants adjacent to Suwanee’s Town Center Park. This unit has a completely painted and decorated interior (better than new) and priced below new units for a quick sale. Must see to appreciate.
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Suwanee Real Estate Feature in Sunday’s AJC Home Section
December 12th, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Real Estate
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is featuring Suwanee, Georgia in this Sunday’s edition of the Homes section with an article by Helen Cauley. As part of her research, Ms Cauley conducted interviews with the mayor and other city staff members as well as some long-time residents. In order to get some basic information on the real estate market, Ms Cauley was directed to me as both a resident and realtor right in the heart of Suwanee’s Town Center Park with growing friendships with many of the city’s staff members.
The article primarily draws attention to the tremendous growth and changes that have taken place over the 
past several years in Suwanee, and how the growth has been well planned around the the attraction and amenities which brought people to Suwanee in the first place. Buyers are finding great deals in the homes for sale in Suwanee and the surrounding areas, because the city’s other attractions such as great schools, parks, greenway trails and a thriving civic community spirit continue to grow in value.
Suwanee Feature in the Sunday AJC Homes Section – 12-14-2008
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Swan-ee Award Nominations Help Promote Excellence and Beauty
September 11th, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Fun, Suwanee Real Estate
Who needs a “Grammy” or an “Oscar”? I’d rather have a Swan-ee!
Seen any great new construction or renovation projects in Suwanee, Georgia. If you have a favorite project that simply makes you say, Wow!, then send in your nomination for the second annual “Swan-ee” Award. The program was created by the city as a means of recognizing and promoting projects that excel in developing aesthetically pleasing and interesting sites throughout our great city.
Awards will be presented in December to individuals, businesses, and organizations who have 
created architectural “Swans,” which stand out and inspire pride within Suwanee. Award-winning projects will include, but are not limited to, new construction, renovated buildings, landscaping, sustainable/long-term developments, “clean-up” projects, and public art. Projects must be within the City of Suwanee limits and preferably completed within the last year. Because the awards program is relatively new, older projects may be eligible as well.
The deadline for submitting nomination forms is October 17. For more information, contact Toni Shrewsbury at tshrewsbury@suwanee.com or 770/945-8996.
Specific details, rules and contact information originally posted on the City of Suwanee site.
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Suwanee, Georgia Honored for Exceptional Financial Reporting
September 9th, 2008 Categories: Gwinnett County, Suwanee Real Estate
The City of Suwanee recently received an award and recogition for another area of exceptional city management. The Government Finance Offficers Association (GFOA) presented the City of Suwanee with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fifth consecutive year. This certificate is the highest recognition for governmental accounting according to GFOA and signifies extraordinary accomplishments in governmental financial management.
The award is based on the judgement of an impartial panel evaluating the city’s ability to meet the highest standards for clear communication of the city’s financial status and full disclosure within the 2007 fiscal year. GFOA is a nonprofit association serving approximately 16,000 government finance professionals.
This adds to the city’s ever increasing awards, honors and recognition for the outstanding work being done manage, promote and grow the community in a responsible and productive way, including the recognition by Money Magazine as One of the Top 10 Cities to Live in 2007. Just another reason consider Suwanee, Georgia for your next home or business expansion..Play hard, Live well, Smile more.
Originally posted on my Trulia Blog
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Watching Suwanee City Hall Rise With The Sun
August 15th, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Fun Stuff, Suwanee Real Estate
As construction continues on the new Suwanee City Hall building, the view over the park changes daily. This morning the sunrise followed the rising hook of the huge crane as it lifted the last huge steel arch being placed on the front of the building.
The building was designed specifically to point back to Suwanee’s days as a railroad stop. The huge arching roof and clock tower are reminiscent of grand historic railway stations. Sunrise at these railway stations always preceded a rush of activity, and the rising arches of the new Suwanee City Hall precedes the new growth and opportunity for the future of Suwanee’s residents and businesses.
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Suwanee’s New City Hall Progressing
August 6th, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Real Estate
Progress continues on the new City Hall building for the City of Suwanee. The rising steel framework overlooks the interactive fountain and Town Center Park. The most prominent recent addition to the structure is the steel skeleton of the 105-foot tall clock tower on the left side of the building. The building is scheduled for completion near the end of 2008, so at the beginning of 2009 the City of Suwanee administrative staff will happily be operating in their new home and the police department will take over the old City Hall building.
The new City Hall is another sign of Suwanee’s continuing progress and growth, which includes numerous other commercial development and construction projects in several areas throughout the city limits. The projects include the large Opus mixed-use development, Suwanee Gateway, near the I-85 and Hwy 317 intersection as well as multiple projects along Peachtree Industrial Blvd. 
Though current economic news and forecasts seem to focus on decreasing markets, there are many signs of growth and opportunity as businesses prepare to move into these new developments and as other projects are started. The residential real estate market will ultimately follow the expanding commercial opportunities and growth.
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Suwanee Lifestyle Being Copied By Others
July 31st, 2008 Categories: Atlanta Real Estate, Suwanee Real Estate
The wonderful “live, work, play” lifestyle that Suwanee has created is now being pursued by
many other cities in Gwinnett county and with good reason. The Town Center Park development has been a huge success for the City of Suwanee and continues to draw in visitors from all over the metro-Atlanta area for the free concerts and park events. Once people experience the park with the amphitheater and interactive fountain during one of the frequent park concerts, movies or festivals, then they tell their friends and neighbors and return with more people for the next event.
Buford has already built their mixed-use development at the intersection of Buford Hwy and Hamilton Mill Rd. Their concept of providing shops, restaurants and residential condos in a walkable development is very similar to Suwanee’s concept. However without the park, amphitheater and fountain in the recent economic environment, the Buford Village development is not filling as quickly as anticipated, but will be successful in the long run. The concept is definitely being accepted and even sought out by many commercial and residential buyers as the real estate market continues to improve throughout the Atlanta markets.
Both Norcross and Duluth have their own versions of the mixed-use “live, work, play” developments either under construction or consideration as means of revitalizing certain sections of those communities. Alpharetta’s Prospect Park is another example of the expansion of the mixed-use development concept. As described in Beth Warren’s AJC article on 7/30/08, Loganville’s city council will soon be reviewing and voting on a mixed-use development on 28 acres surrounding an existing lake on US 78, which is proposed to include an amphitheater for concerts and community events very similar to Suwanee Town Center Park and Atlantic Station in downtown Atlanta.
Suwanee Gateway (Opus South development) at I-85 and Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd is under construction and will become another great addition to the “Play Hard, Live Well, Smile More” neighborhoods of Suwanee. As residents of Suwanee, we already know about the lifestyle that the reader’s of Money magazine learned from the 2007 “Best Places to Live” edition and what many of our neighboring communities are beginning to learn.
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Beautiful Morning Walks on the Suwanee Greenway
June 23rd, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Fun Stuff, Suwanee Real Estate
Take a break from the heat with a refreshing look back at scenes from some cool, morning walks during this past fall on the Suwanee Greenway. These were taken just after the completion of the walk-over bridge connecting Town Center Park and the Greenway.
Any walk (or jog) on the greenway paths is a treat, but during the fall you get the added visual effect of brilliant colors and cool morning breezes. The greenway trails are a great place to walk, run, jog or bike anytime of year because many areas of the trails are shaded from direct sunlight and surrounded by the beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers preserved for our enjoyment. Most of these excursions are is often enhanced by encounters with local wildlife such as squirrels, rabbits, deer and birds of many different varieties. Get out an enjoy the fun, but be sure to come back during the fall.
Suwanee, Georgia Community Video – Suwanee, GA 30024
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Impromptu Fun and Entertainment – Town Center Park, Suwanee, GA
June 20th, 2008 Categories: Suwanee Fun Stuff, Suwanee Real Estate
One of Suwanee’s greatest attributes is the genuine small-town neighborhood feeling that fills the area and creates a friendly, inviting atmosphere. Town Center Park serves as a catalyst for that friendly atmosphere and the community pride that invites people to come play in the park. As a result, people from all walks of life mingle in the park everyday enjoying the wonderful scenery and opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Many times the groups that gather to enjoy themselves attract the attention and curiousity of the other visitors, who are treated to unexpected entertainment or totally new experiences.
A recent example of this occurred when a group of friends gathered in the center of the park
for a “Meet Up” drum circle in the early evening. Area residents and park visitors were treated to about an hour of rhythmic sounds and movement as the group of 20-30 people played their various drums and percussion instruments while belly dancers moved through the circle to their enticing beat. The impromptu gathering drew about 40-50 spectators, with some joining the fun as drummers or dancers.
Other such gatherings include occasional bagpipes practicing in the park, some amazing kite flying demonstrations, or weekend games of Cricket being played by small groups of young men, who actually understand the game and play well.
Sometimes it just pays to be in park because you never know what you might see. Suwanee plays hard, lives well and smiles more, because of the friendly people who live here….come join us.
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