Clayton Forward Comprehensive Plan 2014 2034 Community Meetings

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? � 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 Goals Needs and Opportunities Plan Elements Community Work Program

Comprehensive Plan Elements Population Natural & Cultural Resources Transportation Community Facilities & Services Economic Development 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 2012 2020 Clayton County 259, 424 262, 300 302, 675 2040 2010 -2040 321, 831 24. 1% 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 Ma. Lika Hakeem Manager of Marketing and Communications mhakeem@tcfatl. com Clayton County Community Development 121 S. Mc. Donough 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