The Forum
Peachtree Corners, GA
Site Solutions first project has now come full circle. Originally developed in 2000, the site has been redeveloped to enhance the public realm. The Forum was one of the first lifestyle centers in Gwinnett County. Designed by Wakefield Beasley & Associates it combines traditional mall-type tenants clustered together in a pedestrian-friendly, village-like atmosphere.
The Forum’s community-driven groundbreaking ceremony for the first new gathering space – fashioned out of former on-street parking spots to drive energy on the property’s north end – was opened to the public in 2023. Dubbed The North Plaza, the 1,700-square-foot greenspace is outfitted with café table seating and connected to three standalone, small-format shops as well as a 10,000-square-foot food hall.
The 6,650-square-foot turfed Plaza – also formed in parking spaces – features a covered, raised performance stage, tables and seating, an optional valet service area, and a 2,500-square-foot jewel box, complete with a rooftop bar. The Plaza now serves as The Forum’s main activation venue for the 100+ events held onsite annually. When it’s not in use, guests can enjoy the open-air greenspace to unwind and mingle with neighbors. There was also the creation of “activity zones,” aka lounge areas, strategically situated along sidewalks to increase dwell time.
Site Solutions first project has now come full circle. Originally developed in 2000, the site has been redeveloped to enhance the public realm. The Forum was one of the first lifestyle centers in Gwinnett County. Designed by Wakefield Beasley & Associates it combines traditional mall-type tenants clustered together in a pedestrian-friendly, village-like atmosphere.
The Forum’s community-driven groundbreaking ceremony for the first new gathering space – fashioned out of former on-street parking spots to drive energy on the property’s north end – was opened to the public in 2023. Dubbed The North Plaza, the 1,700-square-foot greenspace is outfitted with café table seating and connected to three standalone, small-format shops as well as a 10,000-square-foot food hall.
The 6,650-square-foot turfed Plaza – also formed in parking spaces – features a covered, raised performance stage, tables and seating, an optional valet service area, and a 2,500-square-foot jewel box, complete with a rooftop bar. The Plaza now serves as The Forum’s main activation venue for the 100+ events held onsite annually. When it’s not in use, guests can enjoy the open-air greenspace to unwind and mingle with neighbors. There was also the creation of “activity zones,” aka lounge areas, strategically situated along sidewalks to increase dwell time.
