Clayton County Board of Commissioners The Collaborative Firm, LLC Comprehensive Plan 2014-2034 Clayton County Board of Commissioners Work Session Briefing February 19, 2012 The Collaborative Firm, LLC
Items for Discussion What? Importance Components Elements Public Involvement Next Steps
What is comprehensive planning? 20-year policy guide for physical development and redevelopment of the county 10-Year Update (5-Year Partial Update) Assess conditions, anticipate growth, and implement strategies to achieve the communities’ goals Requires extensive public participation
Importance of the Comprehensive Plan Georgia Planning Act of 1989 Qualified Local Government Status Minimum Standards and Procedures
Importance of the Comprehensive Plan Population 2010 US Census, ARC Estimates and Forecasts 45-64 fastest growing age group (1990-2010) Housing 68.7% Single Family, 31.3% Multi-Family Vacancy Rate 4.9% (2000) and 16.8% (2011) Economic Development 2010 2012 2020 2040 2010-2040 Clayton County 259,424 262,300 302,675 321,831 24.1%
Components of the Comprehensive Plan Community Participation Plan Community Goals Needs and Opportunities Plan Elements Community Work Program
Comprehensive Plan Elements Population Natural & Cultural Resources Transportation Economic Development Community Facilities & Services Housing Land Use Intergov’tal Coordination
Community Participation Plan Steering Committee Community Workshops Project Website Online Surveys and Questions Public Hearings
Next Steps… Data Collection (underway) Plan Preparation/Review Community Participation Plan 2nd Public Hearing/Transmit 1st Public Hearing ARC/DCA Review Steering Committee Meetings Report of Findings Community Workshops Plan Adoption (10/31/14)
Contact Information The Collaborative Firm, LLC 1514 East Cleveland Ave, Ste 82 East Point, GA 30344 (404) 684-7031 Jahnee Prince, AICP Vice-President jprince@tcfatl.com Michael A. Woodman, AICP Director of Planning mwoodman@tcfatl.com MaLika Hakeem Marketing and Communications Manager mhakeem@tcfatl.com
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