Explore Gwinnett, the destination marketing organization for Gwinnett County, announced that it awarded $100,000 in grants through the Gwinnett Creativity Fund’s (GCF) inaugural Placemaking Grant.
In the grant, the City of Peachtree Corners was awarded $10,000 for the construction of a pocket park in Technology Park featuring a gathering space, trail, fitness equipment and more.
By providing financial support for projects that enhance public spaces, the Placemaking Grant encourages vibrancy and activity while serving the community’s functional, aesthetic and social needs. Funding was awarded to eight placemaking projects.
“It’s incredibly rewarding to support projects that use creativity to uplift and transform shared spaces,” said Lisa Anders, Explore Gwinnett’s chief operating officer, who leads the Gwinnett Creativity Fund. “Inspired by the words of poet John Dryden, ‘mighty things from small beginnings grow,’ this grant cycle prioritized small to midsize projects, with a focus on areas with limited access to the arts. From murals to decorative crosswalks, these projects help strengthen a sense of place while sparking pride connection and momentum.”
Placemaking is the art of revitalizing public spaces in creative, engaging and accessible ways, often integrating art, culture and design to celebrate local history and tradition, foster community connections and transform everyday areas into vibrant, inviting spaces.
About the Grant
The GCF aims to increase Gwinnett County’s profile as a cultural, inclusive destination where the arts educate, elevate and inspire. Grants are developed, administered and managed by Explore Gwinnett Tourism + Film and funded by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners. The GCF strives to assist organizations to grow and evolve, enhance programmatic opportunities, reach underserved audiences, and enhance Gwinnett County’s economic and cultural destination status.