At the Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit, the Hooper-Renwick Themed Library in Lawrenceville was honored as the Redevelopment Project of the Year.
Gwinnett County said the project transformed the historic Hooper-Renwick School, once the only public school for Black students in the County, into a themed public library and museum that bridges the past and present through education, preservation and storytelling.
Created in partnership with the City of Lawrenceville, the facility retains key features of the original school and introduces new areas for exhibits, reading, and community activities.
The museum honors the achievements of Hooper-Renwick’s educators and students, while the adjoining library provides greater access to books, technology, and educational programs.
“The Hooper-Renwick project reminds us that progress doesn’t mean replacing history; it means learning from it,” Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson said. “To have this project recognized as Redevelopment Project of the Year validates the vision we had for this place – preserving the past while giving our community a library and museum that uplifts us all.”
The Redevelopment Project of the Year award honors initiatives that enhance the region’s cultural, social, and economic vibrancy. The award celebrates Metro Atlanta projects that demonstrate outstanding design, innovation, and community impact.
Partnership Gwinnett presents the summit in collaboration with the Council for Quality Growth.
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