1. The Collaborative Firm, LLC
Clayton Forward
Comprehensive Plan
Community Meetings
Monday, August 5th and 12th, 2013
The Collaborative Firm, LLC

2. Items for Discussion Introductions Comprehensive Plan Basics
Next Steps
Questions?
Public Input Exercises

3. What is comprehensive planning?
20-year policy guide for the physical development and redevelopment of the County
Assess conditions, project future conditions, and implement strategies to achieve communities’ goals
Provide a legal basis for land use decisions
Adequate facilities and services
Zoning is legally binding tool to implement the Plan

4. Importance of the Comprehensive Plan
Georgia Planning Act of 1989
DCA/ARC
Qualified Local Government Status
Minimum Standards and Procedures

5. Components of the Comprehensive Plan
Community Participation
Community Goals
Needs and Opportunities
Community Work Program
Plan
Elements

6. Comprehensive Plan Elements
Population
Natural & Cultural Resources
Transportation
Economic Development
Community Facilities & Services
Housing
Land Use
Intergovernmental
Coordination

7. Community Participation Plan
List of Stakeholders
Participation Techniques
Steering Committee
Community Workshops
Project Website
Online Surveys and Questions
Public Hearings

8. Importance of the Comprehensive Plan
Population
2010 US Census, ARC Estimates and Forecasts
45-64 fastest growing age group ( )
Housing
68.7% Single Family, 31.3% Multi-Family
Vacancy Rate 4.9% (2000) and 16.8% (2011)
Economic Development
45% jobs in Service Industry
2010
2012
2020
2040
Clayton County
259,424
262,300
302,675
321,831
24.1%

9. Next Steps… Steering Committee Meetings Community Meetings
Plan Preparation
ARC/DCA Review
Plan Adoption
Certification Deadline: 10/31/14

10. Contact Information
The Collaborative Firm, LLC
1514 East Cleveland Ave, Ste 82
East Point, GA 30344
(404)
Michael Woodman, AICP
Director of Strategic Planning
MaLika Hakeem
Manager of Marketing and Communications
Clayton County
Community Development
121 S. McDonough St, Annex 2
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770)
Patrick Ejike, Director of Community Development
Kc Krzic, Zoning Administrator

11. Community Goals Housing Transportation Economic Development
Natural & Cultural Resources
Community Facilities & Services
Land Use
Intergovernmental Coordination

12. Needs and Opportunities
SWOT Analysis:
Development Patterns
Resource Conservation
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Social & Economic Development
Governmental Relations