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Comprehensive Plan for the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF CUSSETA-CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 2008-2030 Prepared by THE LOWER CHATTAHOOCHEE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER Cusseta-Chattahoochee County Comprehensive Plan 2007-2030 Community Assessment Table of Contents Introduction............................................................................................................................................... 3 Population............................................................................................................................................. 3 Issues................................................................................................................................................. 4 Opportunities .................................................................................................................................... 4 Economic Development........................................................................................................................ 4 Issues................................................................................................................................................. 5 Opportunities .................................................................................................................................... 5 Housing................................................................................................................................................. 6 Issues................................................................................................................................................. 7 Opportunities .................................................................................................................................... 7 Natural and Cultural Resources............................................................................................................ 7 Issues................................................................................................................................................. 7 Opportunities .................................................................................................................................... 7 Community Facilities............................................................................................................................ 8 Issues................................................................................................................................................. 8 Opportunities .................................................................................................................................... 9 Intergovernmental................................................................................................................................. 9 Issues................................................................................................................................................. 9 Opportunities .................................................................................................................................. 10 Transportation..................................................................................................................................... 10 Issues............................................................................................................................................... 10 Opportunities .................................................................................................................................. 10 Land Use............................................................................................................................................. 10 Issues............................................................................................................................................... 10 Opportunities .................................................................................................................................. 11 Analysis of Existing Development Patterns ........................................................................................... 12 Existing Land Use Table ................................................................................................................ 12 Existing Land Use Definitions Table ............................................................................................. 14 Areas Requiring Special Attention ..................................................................................................... 14 Areas Where Development is Likely to Occur................................................................................... 15 Significant Natural Resources ............................................................................................................ 15 Significant Cultural Resources ........................................................................................................... 15 2 Areas with Significant In-fill Development Opportunities ................................................................ 15 Brownfields......................................................................................................................................... 16 Areas of Disinvestment, Needing Redevelopment, or Improvements to Aesthetics or Attractiveness ............................................................................................................................................................ 16 Recommended Character Areas ......................................................................................................... 16 Character Area Table...................................................................................................................... 17 Introduction As the first part of the Cusseta-Chattahoochee County Comprehensive Plan the community assessment includes a list of potential issues and opportunities the community may want to take action on, an analysis of existing development patterns, including map of recommended character areas to be considered in the development of the community’s vision statement, an evaluation of current policies, activities, and development patterns for consistency with the Quality Community Objectives. Finally the community assessment includes an analysis of data and information and the potential issues and opportunities prevalent to the community. Population Population in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County (excluding that of the Fort Benning military installation) is projected to increase by 13,571 persons over the next twenty-four (24) years. The county’s population growth is expected to be greatest over the next seven (7) years, growing by a minimum of 5,000 individuals. Projected increases are a result of the relocation of 25,000 to 30,000 military and civilian dependents to the Columbus, GA area. The School aged population is expected to increase significantly by year 2030. The school system is currently adding over 100 new students a year. The Male to Female population ratio (including Fort Benning) will remain relatively the same with two Males to every one Female. Chattahoochee County Total Populations 1980-200 % Change % Change 1980 1990 2000 1980-1990 1990-2000 Chattahoochee County 21,732 16,934 14,882 -28.33 -13.79 Rural Chattahoochee County 1,029 1,404 1,533 26.71 8.41 City of Cusseta 1,218 1,107 1,196 -10.03 7.44 Fort Benning Division 19,485 14,423 12,153 -35.10 -18.68 State of Georgia 5,486,900 6,478,149 8,186,453 15.30 20.87 Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, 1980, 1990, 2000. Lower Chattahoochee RDC Staff, 2006 Cusseta-Chattahoochee County Total Population Projection 2005-2030 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 Chattahoochee County 19,628 32,202 39,523 41,025 42,584 44,802 3 Cussetta-Chattahoochee County 2,808 10,293 14,458 15,072 15,712 16,379 Fort Benning Division 16,820 21,909 25,365 25,953 26,872 28,423 Source: Lower Chattahoochee RDC Staff, 2006 Issues • Providing Infrastructure for a growing population (water, sewer, schools, transportation, etc.). • Providing additional classrooms and school facilities for a growing population. • Paying for Growth. • Integrating New Comers with Old Timers. • Increasing Property Values and potentially increasing Taxes. Opportunities • Diversifying the population. • Expanding Tax base from new residential, commercial and industrial growth. • Expanding local Job Opportunities. • Expanding Community Investment. • Increase in civilian and military populations. Economic Development Economic Growth in Chattahoochee County over the last twenty (20) years has been slow. With Fort Benning’s expansion and general growth of the Columbus Metropolitan area; Cusseta-Chattahoochee County is expected to experience significant economic growth. Based on conversations with local officials and organizations such as the Chattahoochee Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce growth is expected to occur in the following sectors, service, retail, defense contracting and construction. The National Security Association (NSA) is scheduled to build a security training facility in Chattahoochee County. In addition, building plans are on the table for three (3) new subdivisions and a new retail center. Chattahoochee County Total Employed Civilian Population 1980-2000 % Change % Change 1980 1990 2000 1980-1990 1990-2000 Chattahoochee County 1,435 2,047 2,280 29.90 10.22 State of Georgia N/A 3,090,276 3,839,756 N/A 19.52 United States N/A 115,681,202 129,721,512 N/A 11.00 Source: U.S. Bureau
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