Medley Mixed-Use Development Will Open October 29
The 43-acre Johns Creek project will impact local traffic patterns for surrounding retail and office operators.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Medley mixed-use development will open its first phase on October 29, 2026, on the site of a former 564,000-square-foot State Farm office campus. The project adds 64,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space alongside 110,000 square feet of office space.
Why it matters
The development shifts the site from a single-use corporate campus to a high-density, mixed-use hub, forcing local businesses to adapt to significant changes in commuter traffic flows and peak-hour congestion.
The 43-acre site now features 748 rental homes, 133 for-purchase townhomes, and 174,000 square feet of commercial space. This represents a significant reduction from the 564,000 square feet of office space previously housed on the property.
The players
State Farm
An insurance and financial services firm that previously operated a 564,000-square-foot corporate campus at the development site.
Trader Joe's
A national grocery chain that serves as an anchor retailer for the Medley development.
The details
The city is actively managing the transition by widening lanes at major intersections to accommodate projected traffic increases. While developers argue the mixed-use design spreads vehicle demand across a broader timeframe than the original corporate campus, morning commute bottlenecks remain a primary operational concern for businesses near McGinnis Ferry Road.
Timeline
2022: Traffic study for the development was submitted.
June 2026: Trader Joe's at the site opened.
Oct. 29, 2026: The first phase of Medley opens.
Market Landscape
The project follows the parameters set in the 2022 Johns Creek traffic impact study. It marks a departure from traditional corporate suburban office density toward the integration of high-density residential and retail infrastructure.
Operators in the vicinity of McGinnis Ferry Road and Johns Creek Parkway should anticipate increased morning congestion and plan logistics accordingly. Businesses should monitor city updates regarding right-of-way acquisitions for planned lane expansions at Medlock Bridge Road.
The takeaway
The transformation of the former State Farm campus into a dense mixed-use environment alters the traffic profile of the immediate commercial district. Owners should adjust delivery and commute expectations to account for the projected 277-second average westbound morning delays.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Appen Media.
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