The City of Riverdale, in partnership with the Sizemore Group consultant team, has drafted a new Comprehensive Plan – “Riverdale Reimagined 2023-2033”. See the new Comprehensive Plan in the link above!
What is a Comprehensive Plan?
A Comprehensive Plan is a document in which the residents, business owners, and elected officials guide the direction of growth and development in the City. What do you want to see, where will it be located, what resources does the city have and what the best process is to use the resources to make the city a better place to live, work and play.
110-12-1-.01 of The Georgia Planning Act requires that communities maintain comprehensive plans that help shape future growth. Comprehensive Plans ensure that future development will occur where, when, and how the community and local government wants.
What is the Comprehensive Planning Process?
In the comprehensive planning process, local cities, counties, and jurisdictions satisfy several requirements by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, including an intensive analysis process and robust public engagement to recognize each community’s physical, economic, social, and political factors.
Comprehensive plans typically include a long-range scope (at least 20 years) and provide the guiding principles for a community’s growth and development. All Georgia cities and counties must update their plans every five years, either as an update or a complete rewrite.
