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Clayton Forward. Comprehensive Plan 2014-2034. Community Meetings Monday, August 5 th and 12 th , 2013 The Collaborative Firm, LLC. Items for Discussion. Introductions Comprehensive Plan Basics Next Steps Questions? Public Input Exercises. What is comprehensive planning?.
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Clayton Forward Comprehensive Plan 2014-2034 Community Meetings Monday, August 5th and 12th, 2013 The Collaborative Firm, LLC
Items for Discussion • Introductions • Comprehensive Plan Basics • Next Steps • Questions? • Public Input Exercises
What is comprehensiveplanning? 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
Importance of the Comprehensive Plan Georgia Planning Act of 1989 DCA/ARC Qualified Local Government Status Minimum Standards and Procedures
Components of the Comprehensive Plan Community Participation Community Work Program Needs and Opportunities Community Goals Plan Elements
Comprehensive Plan Elements Population Transportation Natural & Cultural Resources Economic Development Community Facilities & Services Housing Land Use Intergovernmental Coordination
Community Participation Plan List of Stakeholders Participation Techniques Steering Committee Community Workshops Project Website Online Surveys and Questions Public Hearings
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 • 45% jobs in Service Industry
Next Steps… Steering Committee Meetings Community Meetings Plan Preparation ARC/DCA Review Plan Adoption Certification Deadline: 10/31/14
Contact Information The Collaborative Firm, LLC 1514 East Cleveland Ave, Ste 82 East Point, GA 30344 (404) 684-7031 Michael Woodman, AICP Director of Strategic Planning mwoodman@tcfatl.com MaLika Hakeem Manager of Marketing and Communications mhakeem@tcfatl.com Clayton County Community Development 121 S. McDonough St, Annex 2 Jonesboro, GA 30236 (770) 477-3569 Patrick Ejike, Director of Community Development Kc Krzic, Zoning Administrator Kc.krzic@co.clayton.ga.us
Community Goals Housing Transportation Economic Development Natural & Cultural Resources Community Facilities & Services Land Use Intergovernmental Coordination
Needs and Opportunities SWOT Analysis: Development Patterns Resource Conservation Community Facilities & Infrastructure Social & Economic Development Governmental Relations