Piedmont Pathway Norcross: 2.1-Mile Trail Project & Public Input - The place Gwinnett residents trust to explain what’s happening

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The future of Norcross showed up in a big way last night.

The Piedmont Pathway Open House welcomed some extra-awesome guests—Cub Scouts from Norcross Packs 26 and 89—who came out to learn how community projects take shape and how their voices can help guide the city they’ll one day lead. 🐾

Moments like this matter. When young residents are invited into conversations about infrastructure, connectivity, and public spaces, it strengthens civic pride and ensures long-term community stewardship. These Scouts didn’t just attend—they represented the future of Norcross.

What Is the Piedmont Pathway?

The Piedmont Pathway is a proposed 2.1-mile shared-use path and linear greenspace designed to connect:

Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Mitchell Road
The Norcross Greenway

Once completed, the Piedmont Pathway will serve residents who walk, bike, roll, or simply enjoy vibrant public spaces, creating safer and more connected mobility options across the city.

Community input plays a critical role in shaping how the pathway looks, functions, and evolves—and events like the Open House ensure those voices are heard early in the process.

A Vision Rooted in Planning and Community Input

In August 2024, the City of Norcross Mayor and Council approved the Parks, Greenspaces, Trails & Green Infrastructure (PGT&GI) Master Plan.

This plan was developed in coordination with—and in support of—the 2023 City of Norcross Comprehensive Plan Update. Together, these efforts establish a five-year, community-based vision to enhance quality of life through accessible parks, trails, and green infrastructure.

One of the top priority projects identified in the PGT&GI Master Plan is the Norcross Piedmont Pathway, reinforcing its importance to the city’s future growth and livability.

Piedmont Pathway Feasibility & Scoping Study: What’s Next?

Over the next 12 months, the City of Norcross will conduct the Piedmont Pathway Feasibility and Scoping Study, a community-driven planning and concept design process focused on turning vision into action.

Study Goals Include:

Evaluating the feasibility of a safe, connected, multi-modal, and financially viable shared-use path
Identifying a preliminary alignment that supports phased development
Integrating state-of-the-art green infrastructure strategies
Producing a scoping study that enables the City to pursue funding for a permittable and constructable pathway

Project Process & Schedule

The Piedmont Pathway study is organized into five key tasks:

1. Existing Conditions & Technical Analysis

A comprehensive review of previous plans and current conditions throughout the study corridor.

2. Public Involvement

An inclusive outreach process to engage residents, leaders, and stakeholders, including:

Meetings with Mayor and City Council
Meetings with the City of Norcross Parks, Greenspace, and Trail Commission
Three Public Involvement Meetings
Two rounds of three Stakeholder Meetings

3. Alternatives Analysis & Concept Plan Development

Development of:

A Concept Layout
Typical trail sections
A draft Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Limited Scope Concept Report

4. Implementation & Management Plan

A step-by-step roadmap outlining:

Phased implementation strategy
Potential partners and responsibilities
Cost estimates and timelines
Possible funding sources

5. Project Deliverables

Preparation of:

A Concept Summary Document
A GDOT Limited Concept Report

Stay Involved in the Piedmont Pathway

Community participation is essential to shaping the Piedmont Pathway. Whether you’re a parent, cyclist, pedestrian, business owner, or student, your feedback helps guide the project’s direction.

👉 Learn more about the Piedmont Pathway Plan:
https://www.norcrossga.net/2407/Piedmont-Pathway-Plan

👉 Get the latest project updates:
https://alrt.se/u/PLAiOs9m2D

Building Connections—Today and Tomorrow

A big thank-you to Norcross Cub Scout Packs 26 and 89 for showing up, asking questions, and representing the city so well. Their presence was a powerful reminder that great communities are built when every generation has a seat at the table.

The Piedmont Pathway isn’t just a trail—it’s a connection between neighborhoods, people, and the future of Norcross.

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