BBDN DEVELOPMENT DOSSIER · SOUTH FORSYTH

The Gathering at South Forsyth

A permanent BBDN tracker for what is approved, what is under construction, what remains proposed and what changes next at the major mixed-use project near GA-400.

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Current status

Site preparation is active. Forsyth County approved mass-grading work for The Gathering in 2026.
The current grading permit is not a vertical-construction permit. It covers clearing, demolition, earthwork, erosion control and temporary stormwater work.
The arena remains proposed. The current site-work approval does not establish that the arena, hotels, housing or retail buildings are under vertical construction.
No NHL franchise has been awarded to South Forsyth.

Scale and project framework

Forsyth County’s project framework identifies approximately 102.72 acres of project property. The approved 2026 mass-grading package covers an 88.13-acre grading site. The broader vision is substantially larger than a single sports venue.

Project property	Approx. 102.72 acres
Current grading site	88.13 acres
Proposed arena	Approx. 700,000 sq. ft. / 18,500 seats
Office + retail framework	Approx. 1.6 million sq. ft.
Residential framework	1,800 multifamily + 150 detached homes
Hotels	2 to 5 hotels / about 500 rooms

Confirmed now vs. still proposed

Confirmed / documented

County development agreements and project framework
Approved mass-grading plan set
Active site preparation and earthwork
Planned mixed-use program in county documents
Separate future permitting required for later infrastructure and vertical construction

Still proposed / contingent

Vertical arena construction
NHL franchise award
Final hotel, residential, office and retail phasing
Individual restaurant and retail tenant lineup
Final construction sequence and delivery dates for each component

Timeline BBDN is tracking

2024: Forsyth County approved a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the project framework.
June 2025: County definitive-document materials further detailed the proposed mixed-use program.
July 2026: Forsyth County approved mass-grading case CG260010.
September 2026: Site preparation is underway, while vertical construction and NHL status remain separate future milestones.

Latest BBDN reporting

Primary documents and official sources

What BBDN is watching next

Next permits for utilities, roads, landscaping and vertical construction.
Which mixed-use components move from framework documents into permitted construction first.
Changes to the construction sequence and developer timeline.
Any actual NHL expansion or franchise decision affecting South Forsyth.
Traffic, road and infrastructure changes along the GA-400 corridor.

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The Gathering at South Forsyth: direct answers

Verified September 16, 2026. These answers separate what is happening on the ground now from what remains proposed.

The Gathering overall site plan. The broader project property is approximately 102.72 acres; the current grading site covers 88.13 acres.

What is The Gathering in South Forsyth today?

The Gathering is a planned mixed-use district near GA-400 in South Forsyth. As of September 16, 2026, mass grading and site preparation are active, but the current permit covers earthwork, clearing, demolition, erosion control and temporary stormwater work. It does not establish vertical construction of the proposed arena, hotels, housing or retail buildings.

What is The Gathering at South Forsyth?

The Gathering is an arena-anchored mixed-use vision that county project documents describe as including an approximately 18,500-seat arena, office and retail space, multifamily housing, detached homes and hotels. The full program is planned in phases and several major components remain proposed rather than completed.

Where is The Gathering at South Forsyth?

The project is along GA-400 near the intersection of Union Hill Road and Ronald Reagan Boulevard in South Forsyth County. The project’s public-facing address is 1595 Union Hill Road, Alpharetta, GA 30005.

Is there a map of The Gathering at South Forsyth?

Yes. The site plan above shows the overall project framework. BBDN also links the approved civil plan set and other primary project documents in the official-sources section of this tracker.

What is The Gathering at South Forsyth opening date?

There is no single verified opening date for the overall Gathering project as of September 16, 2026. The current phase is site preparation and mass grading. Vertical construction, individual components and later openings require separate milestones, permits and schedules.

Are there homes for sale at The Gathering at South Forsyth?

The county project framework includes 1,800 multifamily units and 150 detached homes, but those residential components are still part of the proposed development program. BBDN has not verified a current for-sale inventory of homes inside The Gathering. For existing housing in the surrounding market, use the Cumming and Forsyth area guide.

Is The Gathering at South Forsyth getting an NHL team?

No NHL franchise has been awarded to South Forsyth. The project includes a proposed NHL-ready arena concept, but an NHL expansion or franchise decision remains separate from the county-approved development framework and current site work.

Where can I see The Gathering at South Forsyth photos and site plans?

This tracker includes the project site plan and links to the latest BBDN reporting and official county documents. For the current on-the-ground status, see BBDN’s latest verified Gathering update.

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The Gathering at South Forsyth: Development Tracker