The Lawrenceville City Council voted unanimously to move forward with plans for an expanded arts and education center. Though the city is fronting the investment, 50 percent of the total is planned to come from the city’s arts and educational partners. The expanded facility will include a 500-seat theatre, encompass the existing theatre facilities managed by the Aurora Theatre and incorporate additional educational space, a cabaret theatre, office space and room for complimentary development on the Crogan Street side of the block. This decision furthers the City’s vision to be ‘the college town of tomorrow… where art comes alive in a talent-rich regional epicenter…’ set forth in its new 2040 Comp Plan.
“This exciting project continues the dynamic transformation of the Downtown area,” said Mayor Judy Jordan Johnson. “Lawrenceville is the heart of Gwinnett and maintains a central area rich with activity for all generations. This facility will bring the Arts community together with educational opportunities and all the other amenities that our vibrant community has to offer to create a dynamic core for Gwinnett County.”
The community provided much needed input on the design and direction of the project and with that input, the city will move forward to begin demo and construction in the next 90 to 120 days. The facility is expected to be complete by mid-2020.
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