Transportation Opportunities, and Community Work Program

Douglasville: 2013 Comprehensive Plan

DRAFT This plan was prepared by the Atlanta Regional Commission for the City of Douglasville using funds provided by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Mayor Harvey Persons Ken Barber Rob Coats City Council Rick Denson Karen Dones Mayor Pro-Tem Larry Yockey Tony Gonzalez Mark Adams Susanne Hudson LaShun Burr Danley Vickie Mitchell Samuel Davis Barry Oliver Doug Lequire Nate Smith Dennis McLain John Stewart Carl Pope Douglasville City Staff

Citizens Stakeholder Committee Stephanie Aylworth Marcia Hampton Barbara Caldwell Jerrel Leonard Pete Frost Bill Osborne Rev. Keenan Hale Michelle Wright Gordon Johnson Charles Jones Gary Miller Mike Miller Dot Padgett Lula Mae Parker Elaine Pendley-Sears Atlanta Regional Commission Staff Richard Segal John Sells Jared Lombard Will Smith Andrew Smith Larry Toney Meredith Britt Jack Tysor Allison Duncan Greg Ussery Dan Reuter John Van Camp Gary Warner

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan

CONTENTS

Executive Summary 2

Douglasville: Yesterday and Today 5

Community Input 17

Douglasville: Assets & Challenges 27

2013 Douglasville Plan: Vision & Goals 44

Future Land Use 49

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 2013 Douglasville Plan: Executive Summary The assets identified are:

• Downtown Douglasville

• Arbor Place Mall

• Economic Amenities and Infrastructure

• Natural Resources

• Location

• Medical Services

• Higher Education

• Senior Services

• People of Douglasville

• Historic Preservation

• Technical Education

While the challenges are:

INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW • Workforce Development

The City of Douglasville has completed its state mandated update of • Aging Population its Comprehensive Plan. This process was achieved with guidance and involvement of a Stakeholder Committee, City Council, City Staff and the • Balanced Growth and Redevelopment residents of the City of Douglasville. • Government Coordination The 2013 Comprehensive Plan contains three components that are required by the State of Georgia, a Community Vision, Community Issues and • Transportation Opportunities, and Community Work Program. The plan also requires the development of a Future Land Use Plan, and requires the city to maintain a • Business Development Transportation Plan.

The Stakeholder Committee and Open House Participants focused on what are the key assets of the City of Douglasville to build upon for the future and what key challenges are facing the city for the future.

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 3 The City of Douglasville already has an adopted vision statement:

Douglasville is a unique blend of small-town charm coupled with metropolitan amenities. We offer the ideal environment for startups and small businesses, providing high tech centers and fortune 500 companies the infrastructure for growth. The standard for southern living, Douglasville is the place where innovation meets opportunity. Dedicated to employees, pleasant and responsive to the community and committed to enhancing the quality of life for both visitors and residents alike, Douglasville is the premier city in the nation to live, work, play, and raise a family.

This plan provides goals created by the stakeholders to assist Douglasville in implementing this vision, along with the Community Work Program details specific projects and programs that the City will undertake over the next five years.

4 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan Douglasville: Yesterday & Today Skint Chestnut was the winner following the second election and the name was changed to Douglasville when the Georgia General Assembly formally established the town on February 25, 1875. The boundaries were as follows: The center shall be a point directly opposite the court house in said town, on the Georgia Western Railroad, thence running along the center of said road each way three-fourths of a mile, and extending one half mile each way from the center of said road, the form of said territory to be an oblong square.

An election was held on the first Saturday in March, 1875, and a mayor, treasurer, records (secretary), and marshal were chosen.

HOW IT ALL STARTED The City of Douglasville is the county seat of Douglas County and is one of two cities within Douglas County. Located at a natural rise in the topography, Douglasville was originally known as Skint Chestnut. The name derived from a large tree used by Indians as a landmark, which was stripped of its bark so as to be more conspicuous.

Once Douglas County broke away from Campbell County in 1870, a county seat was needed. Folks in the new county were divided. Some preferred the community of Chapel Hill; others wanted the center of Douglas County, and a third group lobbied for Skint Chestnut to be the county seat.

The matter should have been decided in a simple election, but ended up being dragged out for four years with the Georgia Supreme Court finally ordering a second election. The men who wanted Skint Chestnut as the county seat did not stop their work. During the four year period Young Vansant donated 40 acres along the ridge for the town. Land lots were laid out and a small structure was built to serve as a temporary courthouse

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2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 7 The City of Douglasville is conveniently adjacent to Interstate 20 and within 30 minutes of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (HJIAIA). These GROWTH AND DEMOGRAPHICS transportation connections provide residents and businesses within the city The City of Douglasville’s population has grown rapidly and will continue to easy access to the Atlanta region and the world. grow in the future. Douglasville currently has available vacant land for new Four major state and US highways connect Douglasville to the region, US 78, residential growth opportunities. Much of this population growth occurred State Route 92, State Route 5 and State Route 6. Not only do these routes con- as the result of a multitude of annexations along the I-20 Corridor during the nect the city to the region, but they are major regional transportation corridors recent past. A mix of high density zoning (apartments) along with many new as well. US 78 (Broad Street) is the primary alternative east west route through single family subdivisions were approved and built. Several examples of larger Douglas County and connects Douglasville to the City of Atlanta tracts of raw land that were annexed include the sites of Arbor Station, Chapel Hill and Saddlebrook developments. State Route 92 provides important north south connections connecting Douglasville with the cities of Fairburn and Dallas, as well as providing connections to the Tributary/New Manchester Development area in the City of Douglasville.

8 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 9 Another annexation, New Manchester/Tributary, will continue to impact the population growth of the City of Douglasville. New Manchester is a large scale development that must be noted as it will have a significant effect on the population of the City of Douglasville over the next 20 years and was annexed into the City of Douglasville in 1998. According to the approved Master Plan, there will be approximately 4,300 residential units when the development is completed. These residential units are a combination of single family, garage and basement apartments, attached single family and multi-family homes, in addition to commercial and office developments.

10 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 11 Job Sectors within Douglasville JOBS Approximately 17,600 people work within the City of Douglasville making it Other a small regional employment hub on the western side of the Atlanta region. Currently the largest sector of employment is Retail. However, by 2040, ARC Health Care and Social 29% projects that the largest job sector within Douglas County will be Medical 33% Assistance Services. By having the largest concentration of Medical Service jobs within Educational Services the County, Douglasville should be well positioned to attract future medical growth. Accommodation and 14% 11% Food Services 13% Retail Trade

The American Red Cross Southern Region Blood Services Headquarters opened in 2006.

12 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan Where Residents of Douglasville Work in Metro Atlanta

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 13 14 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan KEY AREAS OF ATTENTION Douglasville’s historic downtown is comprised of one-to-two story buildings with storefronts and small, locally-owned restaurants and retail shopping. Also located within the downtown is the city government offices and conference center. These offices provide a good foundation for new commercial development within the downtown which could include a new boutique hotel to serve the conference center. The Douglasville Downtown is listed as a National Register of Historic Places as the Douglasville Commercial Historic District.

The Douglasville Commercial Historic District consists of those properties retaining historic features that face Broad Street, for the most part, with some along Church Street and Price Street. It includes the remaining concentration of historic commercial buildings.

Downtown Douglasville and the surrounding area are a part of the ARC’s Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Program. It is bounded by Bankhead Highway (US 78/SR 5/SR 8), Forrest Avenue, and Brown Street on the north, Highway 92, Gurley Road, and the city boundary on the west, I-20 on the south, and Areas in Douglasville identificed by the Stakeholder Commitee Hospital Drive on the east. The area between Highway 5 and the western city boundary was added in the 2010 update since there are large parcels of undeveloped land close to I-20 which are ripe to be developed as potential activity centers. Douglasville has received over $7 million in federal funding to complete transportation projects since 2000. Funding sources have included the LCI program, Transportation Enhancement funds, and local matching funds such as SPLOST monies.

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 15 Other than Downtown Douglasville LCI there are two unique areas within the city that were identified as areas of interest within this planning process

The Arbor Place Mall has close proximity to Interstate 20 and is a regional draw from surrounding counties. The mall is 99.85% leased and has the low- est vacancy rate in comparison with similar regional malls (Perimeter Mall, Town Center at Cobb, Southlake Mall, and The Mall at Stonecrest). The mall’s high lease rate makes it a strong contributor to Douglas County’s economy.

The Tributary/New Manchester development adjacent to Sweetwater Creek State Park is the area where new greenfield development will occur within the City of Douglasville. According to the approved Master Plan, there will be approximately 4,300 residential units when the development is completed. These residential units are a combination of single family, garage and basement apartments, attached single family and multi-family homes.

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16 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan Community Input APPROACH TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The City and planning team designed a number of communication tools and activities to ensure that meaningful community input would form the backbone of this plan. A Steering Committee, convened to oversee the process, was the main instrument for guiding development of the plan. The Steering Committee played an essential role in providing input to the comprehensive planning process and represented a diverse cross-section of the City. The members’ role was to provide input so that the plan was in line with the City of Douglasville’s community values.

Steering Committee members played a key role in the Comprehensive planning process in that they provided plan oversight and input. At each phase of the planning process, they provided the planning team with a valuable perspective Douglasville’ s Assets to Build Upon (above) and Challenges for the Future (below) that helped refine the comprehensive planning process. as identified by the Steeting Commitee and City Council at the April 2013 Meeting. The Steering Committee met seven times beginning with a kick-off gathering in March 2013. Subsequent meetings were held in April 2013 to identify the city’s assets and challenges; in May 2013 to discuss the assets and challenges; in June 2013 to discuss the land use vision; in July and August 2013 to discuss the city’s Goals; and in September 2013 to review the final plan.

18 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan Collaborative Map A large-format map of the City and surrounding areas was used to gather responses to two questions from the Stakeholder Committee-1) Besides your home, what is your favorite location in Douglasville? 2) If you had money to Areas in Douglasville identificed by the Stakeholder Commitee spend to improve one location in the City, where and what would you spend it on? The stickers used for responses were color coded by question.

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 19 The Open House Douglasville’s open house on August 14, 2013 hosted over 30 residents who shared feedback on what they imagine for the future of their city. Having DOUGLASVILLE already collected feedback from the stakeholder committee at several meetings, the open house provided an opportunity for the community-at-large to participate in interactive planning activities that speak to the values and needs of Douglasville. COMP Attendees thoroughly enjoyed the activities and stated they would like more opportunities to offer input to city government in a fun, interactive way. PLAN Where Do You Live? Douglasville residents located their homes on a map of Douglasville to better understand which areas of Douglasville were most represented in the Join your neighbors, city leaders and area business owners feedback. A surprise of the evening was the strong showing by Douglas County MEETINGfor an Open House to see the highlights of the comprehensive residents as well, who also marked their homes on the map. Representation planning process. Your feedback is needed! Wednesday, August 14, 2013 was balanced across Downtown, the Chapel Hill Road area, and Tributary. Douglasville Downtown Conference Center 6700 Church Street Douglasville GA 30134

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Presentation at 6:00 p.m.

Please Direct Questions to Jared Lombard [email protected] • Michelle Wright [email protected]

20 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan OPEN HOUSE PARTICIPANTS

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 21 Favorite Places A few spots in Douglasville were strong favorites among attendees. Downtown Douglasville overwhelmingly received the most sticker tags, while Sweetwater Creek State Park and Tributary also received significant numbers. This placement represents a theme communicated by residents and the stakeholder committee throughout the planning process: Douglasville’s unique combination of small-town charm, represented by downtown, and its surrounding natural beauty are what residents most appreciate about their hometown. Places Needed Improvements Downtown Douglasville and Tributary also received the most attention as places needing improvement. Those who placed their stickers downtown primarily focused on the need for more economic development. Tributary stickers were accompanied by discussions of Riverside Parkway, which attendees felt needed more capacity to accommodate increased industrial development along the road. Other sticker locations highlighted the need for economic development along Fairburn Road at I-20, traffic concerns on Highway 5 at Douglas Boulevard, and a need for upscale retail on the Bright Star Connector.

22 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 23 DIY (Do it Yourself) City Budgeting Residents prioritized where they would like to see investment made in Douglasville in the future. Each resident was given a pack of “planning money” to spend on 11 different priorities, ranging from public safety to DIY CITY BUDGETING senior services to community aesthetics. Each money packet included one bill each in six different denominations: $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. All priorities are listed on the graphic below. Do it yourself! $ If you were in control of the City’s budget, Four planning areas emerged as attendees’ favorites: public safety, how would you spend the money? transportation networks, economic development, and arts and culture. Take a pack of planning money and drop your Public safety received the largest share of $100 bill allocations from 35% of bills in the piggy banks that represent your attendees. Economic development received the largest percentage of $50 bill allocations at 39% of attendees. priorities in terms of local budgeting. Each pack has denominations in the amount of $1, $5, $10, Because attendees had less bills than the number of priorities available, $20, $50, and $100. Save your larger bills for the piggy banks that they had to make tough choices about where to allocate their money. This mean the most to you. There are fewer dollars than piggy banks, so exercise was a fun way for residents to make choices about where they choose your priorities wisely! would spend a finite amount of money while also ranking their priorities for the future.

24 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan Community Now and Later Many residents in Douglasville are used to driving to get where they need to go. Some residents live near the city center, and everything they need is within five minutes. Others live outside the city center and prefer to drive to various areas in the Atlanta region for entertainment, recreation, and shopping. Many residents seemed satisfied with their current commute times, and aside from some traffic issues within the county, they felt like their commute times to key locations in the Atlanta region (the airport and downtown Atlanta) was relatively short when compared with other parts of the Atlanta region.

The image below shows information shared by residents on their current commute times. Most people who live in South Douglasville commute to their daily destinations within fifteen minutes. Many Tributary residents travel over 30 minutes for a number of their regular destinations, including shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and work. Overall, Douglasville residents travel the furthest for shopping, work, entertainment, and restaurants.

There is always room for improvement. When residents were asked to complete the same exercise but instead mark their stickers for how long they would like their drive times to be for these locations in the future, almost all participants placed all their stickers within 30 minutes, and most stickers were within the 15-minute ring. The largest changes occurred in the segments of the circle for shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and work

All of the outreach methods described above provided hundreds of observa- tions and ideas for considerations. These ideas were then weaved into the list of Strategic Assets and Key Challenges in the next pages. These Strategic Assets and Key Challenges form the framework of what items that the City of Douglasville will address within their Community Work Program.

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 25 26 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan Douglasville: Assets & Challenges ASSETS FOR THE FUTURE

These assets of the City of Douglasville are items to be accentuated and improved on over time, to ensure the continued long term success of the city.

28 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan LOCATION The City of Douglasville is conveniently located in Douglas County adjacent to Interstate 20 and within 30 minutes of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (HJIAIA). These transportation connections provide residents and businesses within the city easy access to the Atlanta region and the world. The City of Douglasville within Metro Atlanta Three major state and US highways connect Douglasville to the region, US 78, State Route 92, and State Route 6. Not only do these routes connect the city to the region, but they are major regional transportation corridors as well. US 78 (Broad Street) is the primary alternative east west route through Douglas County and connects Douglasville to the City of Atlanta.

State Route 6 connects Douglas and Douglasville to the HJAIA but also to the Norfolk Southern’s Whitaker Intermodal Terminal in Austell and I-20. This corridor is a major transportation and freight route for the Atlanta region.

State Route 92 provides important north south connections connecting Douglasville with the cities of Fairburn and Dallas, as well as providing connections to the Tributary/New Manchester Development area in the City of Douglasville.

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 29 ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE Douglasville is fortunate to be within 30 minutes of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (HJIAIA), and Fulton County Brown Field. HJAIA provides Douglasville residents and employers access to over 230 destinations and 80 percent of the United States is within a 2 hour flight.

Fulton County Brown Field is located just across the Douglas County line in Fulton County. Fulton County Brown Field provides Douglasville and Douglas County the resource of having general aviation airport close by for businesses and recreational opportunities.

In a cooperative effort, the City of Douglasville and Douglas County joined together to form the Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority (WSA). Douglas County’s drinking water comes primarily from the Authority’s 1.9 billion gallon Dog River Reservoir. Raw water is removed from the reservoir and is treated at the Bear Creek Water Treatment Plant. The Dog River Reservoir (above) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Below) are both assets to the City of The capacity of the Bear Creek Water Treatment Plant is 16 million gallons per Douglasville day (mgd). Water treated at this plant is held in one of two 3 million gallon clearwell before it is pumped to the consumer. Water not used is stored in one of the Authority’s six water towers.

The Dog River Reservoir was expanded to a 1.9 billion gallon facility in 2009. This along with expansions to the treatment plant increased water production capacity to 23 million gallons per day.

In 2013, Google provides 60 acres of free Wi-Fi areas, including Downtown Douglasville, Hunter Memorial Park and Davis Park.

30 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan NATURAL AND RECREATION RESOURCES The City of Douglasville is fortunate to be adjacent to Sweetwater State Park. This state park annually receives over 190,000 visitors a year, and is one of the top 6 state parks within the State of Georgia. Sweetwater Creek State Park contains 9 miles of hiking trails, boat rental and bait shop, and the ruins of an 1840’s mill. The 215-acre George Sparks Reservoir is popular with anglers and provides a pretty setting for feeding ducks and picnicking. During warmer months, the park rents fishing boats, canoes and pedal boats.

The Douglasville Parks and Recreation Department operates five parks within the city limits. The city’s parks system totals 391 acres, including many specialty facilities such as ball fields, a swimming pool, fishing lake, walking track, tennis courts, gymnasium, and recreation activity centers.

Nearby to the city is the Dog River Recreational Complex includes a 256-acre lake for fishing, boating and kayaking. The Complex is surrounded by some of southwestern Douglas County’s most beautiful scenery and is home to the Dog River Reservoir, Douglas County’s principal drinking water supply.

Douglasville has many events within the city including the Hydrangea Festival, sponsored by the Douglas County Tourism and History Commission. In addition to local residents, the festival attracts attendees throughout Georgia and the nation as well as foreign countries. The festival honors Penny McHenry, the founder of the American Hydrangea Society. Sweetwater Creek State Park has both historical and natural amenities. Located within Cobb County, Six Flags over Georgia is located only 10 minutes from the city. Open throughout the spring, summer and fall, Six Flags is a 100 acre park with roller coasters, rides, and other attractions.

With a variety of recreational, and entertainment amenities, the City of Douglasville has a lot of activities to offer its residents but it needs to work to ensure that the amenities are promoted and maintained in the future.

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32 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan MEDICAL SERVICES DOWNTOWN DOUGLASVILLE Located within the City of Douglasville is the Wellstar Douglas Hospital. This Douglasville’s historic downtown is comprised of one-to-two story buildings hospital has been within the community since 1982 and has 108 beds with with storefronts and small, locally-owned restaurants and retail shopping. emergency care. Surrounding the hospital is a variety of the medical offices Also located within the downtown is the city government offices and confer- and services. This area is the core medical center for the western side of the ence center. These offices provide a good foundation for new commercial Atlanta region. development within the downtown which could include a new boutique hotel to serve the conference center. The City of Douglasville is a designated Main By 2040, ARC projects that the largest job sector within Douglas County will Street Town and follows the Main Street approach of a return to community be Medical Services. By having the largest concentration of Medical Service self-reliance, local empowerment, and the rebuilding of traditional commercial jobs within the County, Douglasville should be well positioned to attract future districts based on their unique assets: distinctive architecture, a pedestrian- medical growth. friendly environment, personal service, local ownership, and a sense of community. ARBOR PLACE MALL AREA Within Downtown Douglasville are two large redevelopment sites. One is the old county jail on the western edge of downtown. This site is approximately 2 Arbor Place Mall and the surrounding area, provide a regional commercial blocks in size and provides the opportunity for a western gateway into Down- shopping district for the western Atlanta region. Opened in 1999, the mail town Douglasville. Many participants in this process discussed the need for a has five main anchor stores: Dillard’s, JC Penney, Macy’s, Belk and Sears as well boutique hotel and some higher density residential within the downtown area as a movie theater. Currently, Arbor Place Mall has one of the best occupan- and this site could meet both of those needs. cy rates within Metro Atlanta; however the surrounding retail area is experi- encing a slight increase in store vacancies. The second site is the General Western Cotton Mill site on the eastern edge of downtown. This buiding was built in 1897 and was completely destroyed by As commercial development within this area ages, reinvestment within this fire in 2012. This site also was recommended for the construction of new high area will become important to maintain the Arbor Place Mall Area as a regional density housing to support the downtown. commercial shopping district.

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 33 The Douglasville Conference Centers is the newest addition to Downtown.

34 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan HISTORIC PRESERVATION In 1989, the City of Douglasville took the important step of placing their downtown area on the National Register of Historic Places. The Douglasville Com- mercial Historic District consists of those properties retaining historic features that face Broad Street, for the most part, with some along Church Street and Price Street. It includes the remaining concentration of historic commercial buildings within the City of Douglasville.

These five blocks are part of the original town plan and parallel the railroad tracks. The buildings have a typical downtown siting, perpendicular to the streets, and most are one or two stories in height. The majority of the buildings are of brick construction, dating from the late 19th and early 20th century. The important building materials include wood, pressed metal, terra cotta, natural stone, and glass. The district also includes the historic courthouse square with its historic landscaping, 1914 Civil War monument, non-historic World War II monument, and the new old courthouse, and the historic railroad right-of-way which parallels Broad Street through the downtown district. The oldest historic resource in the district is the county courthouse square, with its landscaping and Civil War monument; the oldest historic buildings date from the mid- 1880s. The newest historic resource in the district is the former movie theater.

The City of Douglasville also has a residential historic district for the residential properties surrounding the downtown area. Both districts have Historical Preservation Guidelines that are monitored and managed by the Douglasville Historic Preservation Commission.

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 35 HIGHER EDUCATION Douglasville is home to several colleges and universities which including Geor- gia Highlands College, Mercer University and Strayer University. Georgia High- lands College which opened in 2010 provides over 30,000 sq. ft. of instructional space that provides the residents of Douglasville the opportunity to attend an institution that is a part of the University System of Georgia.

Currently, Douglasville is working with Georgia Highlands College to move to a larger more permanent home. TECHNICAL EDUCATION Douglasville contains a campus of West Georgia Technical College. Located on Timber Ridge Drive, West Georgia Technical College has over 130 certificate, di- ploma and associate degree programs in business, healthcare, technical, skilled trades, and personal care fields. These programs provide Douglasville a skilled workforce for new and existing employees. PEOPLE OF DOUGLASVILLE Douglasville contains a wide diverse population in terms of race, culture, age and experiences. The city’s residents provide a strong sense of community. While the city has grown over the past 20 years, the City of Douglasville still maintains that small town community feel, while providing a high level of city services. This fosters a healthy safe and safe community.

Douglasville over the last decade has become a diverse community of White, African American, Hispanics and Asian American. In addition Douglasville is a relatively young city with the majority of the population under the age of 45. SENIOR SERVICES Adjacent to the Douglas County Courthouse, the Woodie Fite Senior Center offers local senior citizens a place for activities like painting, wood carving, jazzercise, yoga and line dancing. Groups meeting at the center include the Alzheimer’s Support Group, the Crohns and Colitis Support Group, the Red Hat Society and the Tea Timer’s Afternoon Group.

36 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan CHALLENGES FOR THE FUTURE These challenges of the City of Douglasville are items to be addressed and monitored on over time, to ensure the continued long term success on the city.

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 37 WORKFORCE AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Attracting high-wage industries is dependent on having an educated workforce capable of providing the knowledge and experience needed. As a whole the City of Douglasville workforce is less educated than the Atlanta region. Retail trade is the largest employment sector within the city, but Health Care and Social Assistance is the fastest growing business sector. These types of jobs require advanced skills training and education. THe City of Douglasville is home to a Workforce training center on Club Drive that assists displaced workers in acquiring new skills.

A key concern heard throughout this process is the perception of the Douglas County School quality and is a barrier to recruiting new companies to the area. At the elementary level, Douglas County receives pass rates on par with 19 counties in the metro-Atlanta area. At the middle school level, Douglas County lags behind the Atlanta region for 8th grade math pass rates by 12 percentage points. However the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development recognizes The area in Red is the City of Douglasville’s Current Opportunity Zone areas Douglas County Schools for 100% participation by high schools in “Go Build.” (Source: Georgia DCA) “The purpose of the Go Build Georgia High School teams project is to connect students, parents and business leaders together to ensure Georgia’s workforce is strong now and for generations to come.”

The City of Douglasville has a Development Authority to assist companies in locating or expanding with the city. The Douglasville Development Authority administers the Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) program for the City of Douglasville. The purpose of the BR&E program is to determine what the needs are of local industry and develop solutions that can enhance their operations. These activities are important to continue to attract new business.

The City of Douglasville also contains an Opportunity Zone (OZ). OZ are administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and they allow up to a $3,500 tax credit per job created within these areas. The incentive, which is available for new or existing businesses that create two or more jobs, is a Job Tax Credit which can be taken against the business’s Georgia income tax liability and payroll withholding tax. This incentive has worked in other communities within Georgia to attract high paying jobs.

38 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan BALANCED GROWTH With the City of Douglasville being so large; different areas are in different life cycles of growth. The Tributary/New Manchester Area has room to for new residential and employment growth, while the areas just north of the railroad tracks near the downtown is in need of reinvestment. While both areas have plans and visions for growth, Douglasville needs to monitor and invest in capital improvements to ensure that those plans and visions are implemented. TRANSPORTATION The City of Douglasville has a separate transportation plan that was adopted in 2008. This plan identified the needs and within the city and will be updated as changes occur within the City of Douglasville.

The Georgia Highway 92 relocation within the city will have a major impact on mobility and land use within Douglasville. Both the new road construction and the transfer of the current Highway 92 to the city will require new land use and zoning changes. The city is actively planning for this project and it will need to monitor to ensure an effective response to issues that arise.

Many participants within this process identified the need to widen or improve Riverside Parkway both at the stakeholder meetings and the Public Open House. This project is identified in the Douglasville Transportation Plan and the Douglas County Transportation plan. However it is not identified as a project within the Regional Transportation Plan.

The area near Upshaw Rd and SR 92 is an area that was identified by the stakeholders as place needing reinvestment.

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 39 40 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan AGING POPULATION In 2006, ARC partnered with the UGA Carl Vinson Institute on a survey of the preferences and practices of the 55+ Community in Douglas County. When asked how they will get around when they can no longer drive, 63% of older adults in Douglas County plan to be driven around by others, 6% will use public transportation, 10% plan to find some other means and 21% do not know how they will get around.

As this community grows in size the City of Douglasville and Douglas County will need to work on how to best provide services and development to meet the needs of the this growing population. These solutions are partnered around:

1. Provide housing and transportation options,

2. Encourage healthy lifestyles, and

3. Expand access to services.

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 41 42 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 2013 Douglasville Plan: Vision & Goals CITY OF DOUGLASVILLE VISION STATEMENT Douglasville is a unique blend of small-town charm coupled with metropolitan amenities. We offer the ideal environment for startups and small businesses, providing high tech centers and fortune 500 companies the infrastructure for growth. The standard for southern living, Douglasville is the place where innovation meets opportunity. Dedicated to employees, pleasant and responsive to the community and committed to enhancing the quality of life for both visitors and residents alike, Douglasville is the premier city in the nation to live, work, play, and raise a family.

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan …a unique blend of small-town charm coupled REACHING THE VISION: GOAL with metropolitan amenities… AREAS • Make Downtown a central example of Douglasville’s small-town and metropolitan fusion.

• Build mixed-use and infill developments that encourage walkability and a To implement the vision and address the Assets and Challenges the steering more urban, human-scale environment. committee developed these goals for the City of Douglasville. These goals are divided into four themes based on the vision. • Enhance our environment for business to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport area.

• Continue to support a thriving regional shopping destination at Arbor Place Mall.

• Redevelop key properties into sites offering metropolitan amenities.

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 45 …We offer the ideal environment for and small …the standard for southern living… businesses, providing high tech centers and • Promote historic resources, nature preserves, greenspace, and arts and fortune 500 companies the infrastructure for culture. growth… • Conserve elements of the environment that contribute to Douglasville’s southern small-town atmosphere. • Provide the physical infrastructure necessary for high-tech and Fortune 500 companies to do business. • Promote a welcoming culture.

• Ensure that high tech centers, startups, and small businesses can recruit from a local, highly-skilled workforce.

• Offer a variety of incentives to small businesses and startup companies to provide a stimulating environment for their growth and development.

• Expand recruitment of companies with a regional or national influence.

• Recruit tenants to fill existing vacancies in industrial parks, e.g., on Riverside Parkway.

46 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan …dedicated to employees, pleasant and re- REACHING THE VISION: sponsive to the community, and committed to enhancing the quality of life for both visitors COMMUNITY WORK PROGRAM and residents alike… • Provide housing choices. The Community Work Program, also known as the Short Term Work Program provided in the appendix, lists all proposed projects, along • Maintain Douglasville’s reputation as a safe place to live and raise a with timelines, the parties responsible for implementation, and cost family. estimates. The matrix is intended to serve as a blueprint for achieving • Increase mobility and transportation options. the community’s vision for the future. The Community Work Program is updated every five years. • Promote development that increases quality of life for all citizens.

• Provide a nurturing environment that fosters youth achievement.

• Provide high quality spaces for residents to play.

• Provide quality services for senior citizens.

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 47 2013 Douglasville Plan: Future Land Use Future Land Uses High Density Single-Family Detached and Attached, Townhouse and Multi-Family The Future Land Use Map is a tool to implement the City of Douglasville’s vision and to address the challenges and improve the assets of the city. Please Residential refer to the future land use map of the City of Douglasville, which is separate from this document due to the size and scale of the map to identify specific This category would be established to protect and promote a suitable areas within the city. Seven existing and proposed future land uses have been environment for family life and to encourage flexibility in meeting the needs classified and mapped. Guidelines and recommendations for each of these of families, by permitting townhouse and multi-family dwellings in accordance categories are described as follows: with the land use plan for the City at a density of not more than six units per acre and development sites of at least two acres, and by permitting single- family detached residential dwellings at a density of no more than five units per acre. Residential Land Uses

Low Density Single-Family Detached This category would be established to protect and promote a suitable environment for family life, to discourage any use which would generate other than normal residential area traffic on minor streets, and to protect the orderly future development of land in accordance with the land use plan for the City at a density of not more than two units per acre.

Medium Density Single-Family Detached and Attached This category would be established to protect and promote a suitable environment for family life, to discourage any use which would generate other than residential traffic on minor streets, to meet the needs and demands of single-, two-, three-, and four-family residences and to protect the orderly future development of land, all in accordance with the land use plan for the City at a density of not more than four units per acre. A minimum development site size of three acres and a minimum requirement that 50 percent of the units in the development be in single-family detached dwellings is intended to ensure compatibility with surrounding residential uses.

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 49 Industrial Mixed-Use Design The industrial classification is established to protect and promote a suitable The purpose of a mixed-use design concept is to encourage the best possible environment for industrial purposes, including accessibility to major site plan and building arrangement under a unified plan of development. transportation facilities, availability of adequate utilities and other public The concept benefits from better land utilization, economy in the provision services. of roads, utilities and flexibility in design. Approval of an overall concept plan provides an opportunity to assure that the new growth will be in accordance with the character of the neighborhood in which the development is located. Light Industrial The mixed-use design concept is intended to encourage ingenuity and resourcefulness in land planning, to assure the provision of park and recreation All light industrial uses to include but not limited to warehouse, distribution, land, and facilities for the use of the occupants of the development. A mixed- manufacturing, wholesale, transportation, terminals, processing plants, use design concept is required to include at least two types of land use that workshops, greenhouses, research, development, markets, auctions, and other are not otherwise allowed together or at least two types of residential density, ancillary uses. in order to promote unique solutions to growth issues. A mixed-use design concept is intended to be a relatively large-scale project on a site of ten acres Heavy Industrial or more, except when contained entirely within a historic site or historic district may be located on a site of not less than five acres. All light and heavy industrial uses to include but not limited to warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, wholesale, transportation, terminals, processing plants, workshops, greenhouses, research, development, markets, auctions, junkyards, lumberyards, building supplies, and other ancillary uses. The mixed-use design concept may include: commercial, residential, schools, recreation, open space, office and institutional. Transportation, Communications, Utilities All uses dedicated to facilitate transportation and allow for communication and utility installations. Recreation The purpose of a recreation designation is to acknowledge the need to preserve open space and land that will encourage the best possible environment for family use of passive and active recreational opportunities. This designation will also provide opportunities to enjoy and appreciate the performing arts and related activities that help to define our quality of life.

50 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan • FAR should be no greater than 0.75 for office uses and 0.25 for retail Regional Activity Center uses; The purpose of the Regional Activity Center (RAC) category is to provide for areas that can support a high intensity of development which serves a regional • CACs should be primarily located near the intersection of a freeway market. Typical land uses in these areas include high-rise office buildings, interchange and arterial road or the intersection of two arterials; regional malls, and varying densities of residential development. • Retail uses shall be encouraged where direct access to the arterial is Guidelines for the RAC category are listed below: available and where safe turning movements are possible. Interparcel access is encouraged; • Mid-rise to high-rise office developments; • A transition in building scale and land use type should be provided • High density residential development; between higher intensity uses and adjacent residential areas. Transitional land uses could include low intensity office or higher • Floor area ratios (FAR) should be less than 2.0 for office and mixed density residential uses; use projects and less than 1.0 for retail uses; • More intense uses should be focused on those properties near • Regional serving office and retail development and supporting the geographic center of the CAC and away from existing residential services should be encouraged to locate in a RAC; development;

• RACs shall be located in close proximity to the intersection of • Nodal development should be encouraged; freeways and their access ramps to/from adjacent arterial streets; • Commercial service uses with outdoor activities should be • RACs should be located only where adequate water and sewer encouraged in CACs only if outdoor storage and activities are screened services are available; and buffered from adjacent uses;

• Office, retail, personal service, apartment lodging and other high • Any area of floodplain or wetlands should be subtracted from the density residential uses should be encouraged to be developed aggregate area of the site submitted for zoning or development prior together as self-contained mixed use projects. to the calculation of residential density. Community Activity Center The purpose of the Community Activity Center (CAC) category is to provide for areas that can meet the immediate needs of several neighborhoods or communities. Typical land uses for these areas might include low to mid-rise office buildings and department stores.

Guidelines for the CAC category are listed below:

• Low to medium intensity office, retail and commercial service uses should be encouraged to locate in CACs;

2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan 51 Neighborhood Activity Center The purpose of the Neighborhood Activity Center (NAC) category is to provide for areas that serve neighborhood residents and businesses. Typical land uses for those areas include small offices, limited retail and grocery stores.

Guidelines for the NAC category are listed below:

• Low intensity office and retail uses should be encouraged to locate in NACs;

• Office and retail uses should be limited to a maximum of two stories;

• FAR should be less than 0.5 for offices use and less than 0.25 for retail uses;

• A transition in building scale and land use type should be provided between higher intensity uses and adjacent residential areas. Transitional land uses could include low intensity office uses or higher density residential uses;

• To ensure neighborhood compatibility, retail uses should also be limited to total floor area;

• Uses should be adequately buffered to protect the stability of surrounding residential neighborhoods.

52 2013 City of Douglasville Comprehensive Plan Photo Credits Page 3: Atlanta Regional Commission Page 6: James Emery http://www.flickr.com/photos/62126383@N00/6777780145/in/photolist-bjVTUn-aHzS1P Page 6: Atlanta Regional Commission Page 11 Richard Segal Page 12 DPR Construction http://www.dpr.com/projects/american-red-cross-new-blood-processing-facility Page 14 Atlanta Regional Commission Page 15 Visit Douglasville Page 16 Richard Segal Page 16(Top) Mike Palasnik Page 20 Atlanta Regional Commission Page 26 Atlanta Regional Commission Page 28 Atlanta Regional Commission Page 29 Atlanta Regional Commission Page 30 (Top) Douglas County Page 30 (Below) City of Atlanta Page 31 Douglas County Page 33 Mike Palasnik Page 34 Atlanta Regional Commission Page 35 Atlanta Regional Commission Page 36 City of Douglasville Page 37 Atlanta Regional Commission Page 38 Atlanta Regional Commission Page 39 Atlanta Regional Commission Page 42 Atlanta Regional Commission

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Favors Drive

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Lauada Drive

Barnsbury Road

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Birchwood Terrace Birchwood Pal mer Lake P ointe West River Com mo ns Cowan Ridge Drive Birch Drive Pointer Way Stemb lerRid ge FairgreenCourt Whitney Court StoningtonCourt Darb y Drive Inverness Court Arbroath Drive Marjorie Lane Ashland Circle Lear Court Birchwood Drive Chri sti Drive Chimn ey Hill Drive

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CheoahDri ve River Place Crossing

Vicki Lane LanierCarter DriW ay ve Mekabe Court Tree T ops Drive Hard wick Court Ashworth CentralParkway Orch ard P lace Bondu ran t Drive Pin ehurst W ay lds Road Reyno Old Lower River Road Kimbrough Point Hadley Road Zane Court Golf Valle y Court Rosemont Drive Atti cus Avenue Renfroe Avenue

Lake eechB Drive LongLa ke Drive

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Pin e F rost Drive Old Forrest Way Winding Trai l W ay LeahPlace Patina Lane Sugar Creek Drive CedarBluff Court Aroll aLane ChapelCove Stratford Place Sherwood Drive Sherwood Spring well Court

MilG l len Drive

Lake Court MilLa l ke Drive Biscayne Way Mountain Park Way Cedartree Point

Stewart Woods Drive Chapel Cro ssing Jessica Court Fox Hal l Drive Cypress Hi ll Dri ve Ashworth Parkway Fowler Ridge Hickory Hill Road Garnet Drive Lake Fi eld Drive Jenkin s Way

Central Church Road DouglasRidge T rail East B ridle Court Brighton Court oalLne lCora Lan Ivey Lane Monticello Street Turtl e Creek Dri ve LakeVista West Brid le Cou rt Roper Drive Hope Court Oliver Lane

Sem inol e Drive Bla ir's V alley Way Crestview Drive Willo wbro ok Drive Georgia Drive Abby Brooke MeridanLane

Hemp S treet Bagby Pa rk Brightwater Drive North Seminole Drive New Y ork A venue Greenbrook Drive Apache Lane Highland Oaks 'Chattahoochee River'

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Carmen Drive- Private Wedgefield Court

FernL ane Woodlands Pa rkway

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Partridge Drive Leola Road

'Baldwin Creek' Chickasaw Trail North Braves Ci rcle Bal er Drive Sin gletree Drive

West Sho re Circle Quail Drive South Rebel Court South Braves Ci rcle

West Sho re Court 2024 Land Use Plan

Future Land Use - 2020 To encourage the best possible site plan and building arrangements under a unified plan of development. The Concept benefits from better land utilization, To protect and promote a suitable environment for family life, to discourage any To protect and promote a suitable environment for family life and to encourage flexibility economy in the provision of roads, utilities, and flexibility in design. Approval of an overall concept plan provides an opportunity to assure that the new other use which would generate other than normal residential area traffic on in meeting the needs of families, by permitting townhouses and multi-family dwellings in Low-Density Residential To provide for areas that can support a high intensity growth will be in accordance with the character of the neighborhood in which the development is located. The mixed-use design concept is intended to minor streets, and to protect the orderly future development of land in accordance High-Density Residential accordance with the land use plan for the city at a density of not more than six units per of development that serves a regional market. Typical Mixed-Use Design encourage ingenuity and resourcefulness inland planning, to ensure the provision of park and recreation land, and facilities for the use of the occupants with the land use plan for the city at a density of not more than two units per acre. acre and a development site of at least two acres, and by permitting single-family Regional Activity Center land uses in these areas include high-rise office buildings, of the development. A mixed-use design is required to include at least two types of land use that are otherwise not allowed together or at least two types detached residential dwellings at a density of no more than five units per acre. regional malls, and varying densities of residential development. of residential density, in order to promote unique solutions to growth issues. A mixed-use design concept is intended to be a relatively large-scale project To protect and promote a suitable environment for family life, to discourage any use which would

on a site of ten acres or more, except when contained entirely within an historic site or historic district may be located on a site not less than five acres. generate other than normal residential area traffic on minor streets, to meet the needs and demands To include but not limited to warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, wholesale, THIS MA P HAS BEEN PR OD UCED FROM To provide for areas that can meet the immediate needs of several of single-, two-, three-, and four-family residences and to protect the orderly future development of transportation, terminals, processing plants, workshops, greenhouses, research, VARIOUS RELIABLE SOURCES. EVERY Light Industrial EFFORT HAS B EEN MADE TO EN SURE Community Activity Center neighborhoods or communities. Typical land uses for these areas To acknowledge the need to preserve open space and land that will encourage Medium-Density Residential land, all in accordance with the land use plan of the city at a density of not more than four units per development, markets, auctions and other ancillary uses. THE AC CUR ACY OF THIS MAP. HOWEVER, THE CITY OF DOUGLA SVILLE include low to mid-rise office buildings and department stores. the best possible environment for family use of passive and active Recreational acre. A minimum development site size of three acres and a minimum requirement that 50 percent ASSUMES NO LIABILITIES OR DAMAGES Recreation To include but not limited to warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, wholesale, transportation, FROM ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. IF ANY opportunities. This designation will also provide opportunities to enjoy and of the units in the development be in single-family detached dwellings is intended to assure ERRORS OR OMISSIONS A RE DETECTED, To provide for areas that serve neighborhood residences and businesses. appreciate theperforming arts and related activities that help define our quality of life. compatibility with surrounding residential uses. Heavy Industrial terminals, processing plants, workshops, greenhouses, research, development, markets, PLEASE CONTACT THE ZONING Neighborhood Activity Center ADMINI STRATOR FOR THE CITY OF Typical land uses for these areas include small offices, limited retail, and grocery stores. auctions, junkyards, lumberyards, building supplies, and other ancillary uses. DOU GLASVILLE SO THA T IT MAY BE CORRECTED.

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2014 - 2018 Short Term Work Program

The following matrix is designed to provide a summary of the action statements contained within the body of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The tables below explain the codes for funding and responsibility included in the matrix.

Responsible Parties in Plan Implementation (City Departments Unless Otherwise Noted)

CODE RESPONSIBLE PARTY

A Mayor and City Council

B Zoning Department

C Planning Department

D Maintenance and Sanitation Department

E Building Department

F Engineering Department

G Code Enforcement

H Finance Department

I City Attorney's Office

J Police Department

K County Planning Department

L Parks and Recreation Department

M Community Development Department

N Development Organization

O Water and Sewer Authority

P Chamber of Commerce

Q Other Governmental Entity

R GIS

S City Council Planning and Zoning Committee

T Local School System

U Cultural Arts Council

V Historic Organization

W Convention and Visitors Bureau

X Other Organizations

Y Consultant

Z City Manager

Za Communications

Anticipated Funding Sources

CODE FUNDING SOURCE

1 General Fund

2 Capital Budget

3 Impact Fees

4 Revenue Bonds

5 General Obligation Bonds

6 Sales Tax

7 Grant in Aid

8 Other Grant

9 Loan

10 Other Tax

11 Service Charge or User Fee

12 Special Assessment

13 Other/Unknown

Estimated Costs

Code Explanation

N/A No identifiable costs are applicable to this action item, either because: (a) no costs are expected to be incurred as a result of this action, or (b) the cost of the overall action to be taken is not to be increased noticeably through inclusion of this action item.

$ Figure The estimated cost for the specific action item. (Unless the $ figure is followed by an asterisk, the estimated cost should be considered to be part of ongoing operations; it is not projected to be an additional cost. The action item is to be carried out by existing staff, such as the City Manager, Building Department, City Attorney's Office, Water and Sewer Authority, etc.)

* When the $ figure is followed by an asterisk (*), it means the estimated cost is for an additional cost to be incurred in order to carry out the action item. It may be a construction project, work to be done by a consultant, work anticipated to be done by expanding the current staff.

Special Instead of the three codes identified above, some action items have "special notes." These provide an explanation of the Notes estimated cost, or they refer to another action item where the costs may be aggregated. An example would be in the Transportation chapter, where costs are not shown in individual action items but are combined under the action item pertaining to the operation of the City-County Transportation Planner.

Economic Development

ACTION 2 2 2 2 2 LONG RESPONSIBLE FUNDING ESTIMATED 0 0 0 0 0 TERM PARTIES SOURCES COSTS 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 6 7 8

1. Develop, maintain and advance OG N 1, 13 N/A an aggressive external marketing x x x x x campaign for business recruitment by working with the City Development Authority (CDA) and its allies including the Douglas County Development Authority (DCDA), Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia EMC, Georgia Power, as well as site location consultants and commercial/industrial brokers.

2. Participate on and advance the OG N 1,13 N/A Douglas County Chamber of Commerce's existing Industries X X X X X Committee.

3. Encourage the City Development OG N 1 N/A Authority and Douglas County Chamber of Commerce to continue to provide volunteer committees for smaller businesses. Seminars, X X X X X workshops, brochures, and other resources for small businesses should continue to be available.

Economic Development

ACTION 2 2 2 2 2 LONG RESPONSIBLE FUNDING ESTIMATED 0 0 0 0 0 TERM PARTIES SOURCES COSTS 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 6 7 8 4. Encourage communication and assistance from the CDA, DCDA X X X X X OG N, P 1 N/A and Chamber of Commerce so vital information for businesses is readily available.

5. Encourage local businesses and OG N, P 1 N/A industries to work with the CDA and join the Chamber of Commerce in order to take full advantage of the services of X X X X X each.

6. Review the City's processes for OG N, P 1, 13 N/A business licenses, building permits, plan review, and other required procedures, and encourage other regulatory bodies such as the Douglasville - Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority, the Douglas County government and the Douglas County Board of Education to do the same in order to streamline and X X X X X coordinate these activities.

7. Continue active communications OG A, B, C, E, G, H, 1, 13 N/A with the business and industrial I, N community. X X X X X

8. Work with the local economic OG N 1, 13 N/A and industrial organizations to estimate the future needs of the commercial sectors. X X X X X

Economic Development

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9. Identify and designate sufficient OG A, B, N, P 1 N/A areas for the commercial and industrial sector on the future land use map, with the percentage area designated as a X X X X X ceiling.

10. Designate future commercial land OG A, C, N 1 N/A uses in a hierarchical manner whereby regional commercial and industrial uses can be centrally located in the region, community commercial land uses can be centrally located in the community, and neighborhood commercial uses can be centrally located on major roads and secondary roads within residential concentrations without compromising the integrity of individual neighborhoods and subdivisions. X X X X X Continuous with annexations.

11. Coordinate transportation and thoroughfare planning with land use planning so that efficient and X X X X X OG A, C, N 1 N/A ordered linkages between uses can be developed.

12. Involve adjacent governments when developing changes and modifications to local land use

Economic Development

ACTION 2 2 2 2 2 LONG RESPONSIBLE FUNDING ESTIMATED 0 0 0 0 0 TERM PARTIES SOURCES COSTS 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 6 7 8 codes and ordinances, in order to seek to maintain positive OG B, K, N 1 N/A communications. X X X X X

13. Assess the size and level of OG A, B, C, N 1 $1,500 training of government staffing Annually to ensure it is sufficient for current and future needs and is based on a growth mode. X X X X X

14. Develop additional zoning OG A, H, Z 1 N/A criteria and designations, as needed, to allow for quality developments in the Livable Centers Initiative Study Area (LCI) and other appropriate X X X X X types of development. 15. Seek to work with the City of

Douglasville government and the local economic and CDA to develop the framework for a commercial and industrial areas database that would utilize primary data and secondary data OG A, B, C, I, N 1 collected from business licenses, N/A appraisal activities, and local real estate activities. X X X X X

16. Link the commercial and OG A, N, R 1, 13 N/A industrial areas database with the development of a GIS system. X X X X X

Economic Development

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17. Identify what constitutes quality industrial development, with this OG A, C, H, N 1, 13 N/A identification considering potential tax revenues, service expenditures, and quality of X X X X X worker, environmental effects of industries, and other factors.

18. Perform a fiscal impact analysis OG C, N 1, 13 N/A on each large development application. X X X X X

19. Work with the CDA to estimate OG N, Y 1 N/A the future needs of the industrial sectors. X X X X X

20. Implementation of the soon to be OG A, K, N, Q 1, 13 N/A adopted CDA Strategic Plan which is a 5 year blueprint for economic development in Douglasville. X X X X X

21. Encourage development of an OG N 1, 13 N/A educational roundtable made up of leaders from local government, the school system, business and industry, and local residents. (This roundtable would meet regularly to discuss ways to maintain and improve the quality of the local public educations system.) X X X X X

Economic Development

ACTION 2 2 2 2 2 LONG RESPONSIBLE FUNDING ESTIMATED 0 0 0 0 0 TERM PARTIES SOURCES COSTS 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 6 7 8 22. Continue to support the Cultural Arts Council and the possible OG A, N, M, P, Z 1, 13 N/A future development of cultural institutions in Douglas County X X X X X such as a performing arts center, art museum, concert hall, history museum, and other institutions.

23. Continue to support and OG A, L, M, P 1, 13 N/A participate in cultural events, programs, and organizations. X X X X X

24. Enhance current Adopt-A-Street OG D, Q, X 1, 13 N/A program and support efforts to maintain and enhance the State's Adopt-a-Highway program and the County's Adopt-a-Mile program. X X X X X

25. Encourage the Downtown OG A, M, X 1,13 N/A Development Authority of the City of Douglasville to provide Volunteer committees for small businesses downtown. Seminars, workshops, brochures, and other resources for small businesses to be available. X X X X X

26. Encourage downtown revitalization OG A, M, X 1,2 N/A through repair of historic buildings. X X X X X

Economic Development

ACTION 2 2 2 2 2 LONG RESPONSIBLE FUNDING ESTIMATED 0 0 0 0 0 TERM PARTIES SOURCES COSTS 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 6 7 8 27. The Douglasville Convention and Visitors Bureau shall establish and OG X, Z, W 10 N/A maintain contacts with key members of the tourism industry X X X X X the Georgia Department of Industry Trade & Tourism, and others.

28. A tourism committee shall OG M, W, X, Z 10 N/A make recommendations for incentives to attract tourism- related industries to Douglasville. X X X X X

29. Identify and market key properties OG N 1 N/A and sites that offer infill and X X X X X adaptive reuse opportunities for economic development.

30. Partner with property owners to develop “shovel ready” industrial and X X X X X OG N 1 N/A commercial sites that have the necessary infrastructure and engineering work completed in order to provide opportunity sites for new and expanding businesses.

31. Develop a business park program that will allow for the marketing of X X X X X OG N 1 N/A permitted buildings and sites to industrial and office prospects.

32. Develop and implement an economic development strategic plan for the X X X X X OG N 1 N/A CDA that identifies goals, objectives, action items, responsible parties and time lines for economic development.

Economic Development

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33. Create and maintain an inventory of existing industrial and office X X X X X OG N 1 N/A properties available in Douglasville for new and expanding industries.

34. Develop and implement a targeted industry study for the recruitment of X X X X X OG N 1 N/A business sectors that are projected to have strong, positive growth and are well suited for Douglasville based on the City’s workforce demographics, location and desire to attract high wage, sustainable jobs.

35. Maintain and advance the City’s Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) program in order to identify X X X X X OG N 1, 13 N/A and address those issues critical to the growth and success of local industry. The program will include key economic development partners of the City such as the DCDA, Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia EMC, Small Business Development Center, and West Georgia Technical College.

HOUSING

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36. Continue to review and revise, as OG A, B, C, I 1 N/A needed, the residential section of the zoning code to better meet the needs of current and future citizens. X X X X X

37. Continue to review and revise, as OG A, B, C, E, I 1 N/A needed other ordinances and codes that relate to housing, such as the building regulations and subdivision regulations, to better meet the needs X X X X X of current and future citizens.

38. Continue to strictly enforce the OG E, G 1 N/A codes applicable to residential property and develop other mechanisms to ensure compliance. X X X X X

39. Continue to review and revise, as OG A, B, C, I 1 N/A needed, the residential section of the zoning code to allow a greater variety of housing options and a greater flexibility of application. X X X X X

40. Continue to utilize the zoning code, OG E, G 1 N/A land use decision making process, and code enforcement function to ensure or minimize land use compatibility. X X X X X 50. Continue to review and revise, as

needed, the residential section of the zoning code to include requirements and incentives to encourage attractive design and design OG A, B, C, E, I 1 N/A coordination. X X X X X

HOUSING

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51. Maintain code enforcement efforts OG E 1 N/A in neighborhoods. X X X X X

52. Develop a database on vacant land OG C, R 1 N/A and government-owned property. X X X X X 53. Encourage flexibility with unusual OG A, B, C, I 1, 8, 10 N/A or undersized parcels and the development of mini-parks for those parcels that absolutely cannot be developed. X X X X X 54. Review the applicable state building OG E 1 N/A codes and other appropriate documents periodically to determine areas for improvement and flexibility in the area of residential building technology. X X X X X 55. Continue to review and revise, as

needed, the residential section of the zoning code to include additional requirements and incentives to achieve enhancements such as sidewalks, parks, and open space, and others that may be deemed of merit. OG A, B, C, I 1 N/A X X X X X 56. Develop methods to determine the OG R 1 physical limitations of the land such N/A as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and other data sources and techniques. X X X X X

HOUSING

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57. Identify and evaluate local OG A, D, I, G 1 N/A government resources such as codes and ordinances, staffing levels and expertise, and enforcement capabilities targeted to the prevention and enforcement of illegal waste disposal activities with the objective of strengthening weaknesses and closing gaps. X X X X X

58. Enhance current Adopt-a-Street OG D, Q, X 1, 13 N/A program and support efforts to maintain and enhance the State's Adopt-a-Highway program and the County's Adopt-a-Mile program. X X X X X 59. Expand current efforts by the local

governments to clean up trash and litter with the use of inmate and community service labor. X X X X X OG D, Q 1, 13 N/A

60. Continue to review and revise, as To be A, B, G, I 1 N/A needed, the sign section of the reviewe d zoning code to ensure that signage is X X X alternat attractive. e years. 61. Continue aggressively to enforce the sign ordinances to minimize visual OG G 1 N/A clutter at entrance points to the City and within the City. X X X X X

62. Encourage the development of OG A, M, P, U 1, 13 N/A cultural institutions in Douglasville such as a performing arts center, art museum, concert hall, history museum, and other institutions. X X X X X

HOUSING

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63. Continue to cooperate with the OG A, L, M, U 1 N?A Cultural Arts Council and other cultural and entertainment groups to maintain and possibly increase the offering of and participation in cultural events, programs, and X X X X X organizations in Douglasville.

64. Create a housing team to participate OG A, C, M 1 N/A in the Georgia Initiative for X X X X X Community Housing.

65. Apply for funding to address the OG A, M, Z 1 N/A limited water and sewer capacity issues, along with the aging X X X X X infrastructure in the north and west Douglasville.

66. Apply for funding to provide down payment assistance or homeowner X X X X X OG A, M, Z 1 N/A rehabilitation funding to eligible low-income and moderate-income households.

67. Encourage the development of loft apartment housing in downtown OG C, M, Q 1 N/A Douglasville as approved in the Zoning Ordinance. X X X X X

68. Develop friendly Planning and OG A, B, C, M 1 N/A Zoning Codes that will address X X X X X housing and homelessness.

LAND USE

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69. Prepare and periodically update the OG C 1 N/A future land use map. X X

70. Encourage rezoning to bring areas OG A, B, C 1 N/A designated for a particular use on the future land use map in conformity X X X X X with such designations.

71. Develop and periodically update a OG A, C, D, Y, Z 1 Capital Improvements Plan as part of N/A an overall update to the X X Comprehensive Plan.

72. Identify spot zoning applications and OG A, B, C 1 N/A other rezoning requests which are not in conformity with the X X X X X Comprehensive Plan and prevent their approval.

73. Review and revise, as needed, the OG A, B, I 1 N/A residential section of the zoning code to specify effective requirements for X X X X X orientation, access, buffering, and preservation.

74. Consider in the plan review process OG B, E 1 N/A such zoning issues as buffering, setbacks, bulk, density, height, and X X X X X other elements. 75. Consider the effect of terrain when OG B, F 1 N/A looking at buffering. X X X X X 76. Develop a design element in OG B 1 transition areas which would require N/A the use of compatible design elements in commercial, industrial, or X X

LAND USE

ACTION 2 2 2 2 2 LONG RESPONSIBLE FUNDING ESTIMATED 0 0 0 0 0 TERM PARTIES SOURCES COSTS 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 6 7 8 public facilities uses adjacent to residential areas.

77. Continue to review and revise the OG A, B, I 1 N/A zoning code, as needed, to provide incentives and minimize obstructions to the adaptive re-use or X X X X X rehabilitation of existing sites and structures.

78. Encourage flexibility with unusual or OG A, C, L 1 N/A undersized parcels and consider tax relief and the development of mini- parks or other open spaces for those X X X X X parcels that absolutely cannot be developed.

79. Modify site plan review requirements OG F 1 N/A and procedures, as needed, to incorporate innovative commercial X X X X X site design concepts.

80. Continue to allow the Planned Unit OG A, B, I 1 N/A Development (PUD) configurations in residential developments to provide for a greater variety of X X X X X housing options, open space and a greater flexibility of application.

81. Determine the distribution of OG R 1 N/A sensitive lands and natural and X X historic resources through an assessment using GIS technology.

LAND USE

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82. Continuously Identify, purchase, and OG A, C, Z 1, 2, 13 maintain through protection certain TBD key sensitive lands by developing nature preserves or protection areas X X X X X and seek to identify additional protective mechanisms.

83. Make zoning and land use decisions OG A, B, C 1 N/A that follow the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan as X X X X X directed through the zoning code.

Natural and Historic Resources

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84. Support erosion control standards which OG A, E, F 1 N/A are enforced by the WSA which are at least as strict as State and Federal Government guidelines. X X X X X

85. Coordinate and enhance, where necessary, OG B, C 1 N/A local ordinances related to and affecting the tree protection ordinance. (These ordinances are to continue to be reviewed and revised in a coordinated and complementary manner and are to continue to be administered and enforced in a coordinated and effective manner.) X X X X X

86. Evaluate and modify, as necessary, land use OG A, B, C, I 1 N/A regulations related to watersheds and open space zones. (City Ordinances are to be continuously reviewed and revised in a coordinated and complementary manner and are to continue to be administered and X X X X X enforced.)

87. Enforce land use regulations related to OG A, B, F 1 N/A development within watersheds, aquifers, groundwater recharge areas, and open space zones. X X X X X

88. Work with the WSA and other applicable OG A, F, G, O, Q 1, 13 N/A organizations through enforcement activities and other mechanisms to monitor activities which could affect the quality of the water supply. X X X X X 89. Work with local commercial and industrial A, D, G 1 N/A concerns to ensure the proper disposal of X X X X X wastes.

Natural and Historic Resources

ACTION 2 2 2 2 2 LONG RESPONSIBLE FUNDING ESTIMATED 0 0 0 0 0 TERM PARTIES SOURCES COSTS 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 6 7 8 90. Work with those coordinating on water OG A, F, O 1 N/A quality on a regional basis including the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and other Area Development Commissions. X X X X X

91. Work with the WSA on public education OG C, F, O 1, 13 N/A mechanisms to relay information about water quality issues including information on septic tanks, wells, watersheds, and X X X X X open space zones.

92. Analyze the zoning code and all other OG A, B, C, F, I 1 N/A codes and ordinances related to development suitability and modify them as needed to make them more responsive to protect environmentally sensitive areas. X X X X X

93. Enforce the zoning code and all other codes OG G, E 1 N/A and ordinances related to development suitability. X X X X X

94. Identify and ensure the protection of OG C, L 2, 4, 5, 8, 13 N/A strategic areas with the objective of creating natural refuges, reserves, or a nature center. X X X X X 95. Identify and evaluate local government

resources such as codes and ordinances, staffing levels and expertise, and enforcement capabilities targeted to the prevention and enforcement of illegal waste disposal activities with the objective of strengthening weaknesses and closing X X X X X OG D, G, I 1 N/A gaps. 96. Investigate and pursue claims of illegal OG D, G 1 dumping and waste disposal through an N/A environmental protection mechanism in local government. X X X X X

Natural and Historic Resources

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97. Enhance current Adopt-a-Street program, OG D 1 N/A and support efforts to maintain and enhance the State's Adopt-a-Highway program, and the County's Adopt-a-Mile program. X X X X X

98. Expand current efforts by the local OG D, Q 1 N/A government’s to clean up trash and litter with the use of inmate and community service labor. X X X X X

99. Develop a strong local educational effort OG D, T 1 $1,000 annually through schools and community service organizations which targets litter and its effects. X X X X X

100. Encourage the modification of land use and OG A, C 1 N/A development patterns to allow these transportation alternatives to become viable modes. X X X X X

101. Identify other sources of air pollution and OG A, C 1 N/A take steps to reduce emissions through enforcement and encouragement. X X X X X 102. Identify and acquire land with the intent of OG A, L 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, $1,000,000* developing public parks, golf courses, or preserves for the enjoyment of local 10, 11, 13 citizens. X X X X X

103. Encourage the Douglas County government, the State government, the Douglasville- Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority, and the appropriate private property owners to preserve and protect the scenic views and sites under their X X X X X OG A, C, K, O, Q 1, 13 N/A respective ownership.

Natural and Historic Resources

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104. Identify and evaluate City and County OG A, C 1 N/A government resources targeted toward environmental issues with the objective of strengthening weaknesses and closing X X X X X gaps.

105. Coordinate local governmental activities OG C, F 1 N/A related to the environment with ARC, EPD, and EPA. X X X X X

106. Encourage a detailed local history to be OG V 1 N/A taught in the local school curriculum. X X X X X

107. Maintain and update a historic database OG V 1 N/A that catalogs existing historic and archaeological resources. X X X X X

108. Coordinate with Douglas County to share OG R 1 N/A and network and Geographical Information System database in order to assure the most accurate and dependable information and analysis. X X X X X

109. Expand current efforts by the local OG D, Q 1, 13 N/A governments to clean up trash and litter with the use of Keep Douglasville Beautiful, X X X X X inmate and community service labor.

PARKS AND RECREATION

ACTION 2 2 2 2 2 LONG RESPONSIBLE FUNDING ESTIMATED 0 0 0 0 0 TERM PARTIES SOURCES COST 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 6 7 8 110. Consider the needs of such groups as the elderly, poor, and handicapped in A, E, L 1, 2, 6, 10, $2,400 planning for any new parks and recreation 13 Construction of facility, expansion or renovation of Special Needs existing facilities, and the development of Field – Shovel programs and services. Consider the Ready 09’-10’ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in facility planning. (This should be part of an overall recreational facilities plan.) X X 111. Develop a site selection and analysis database for the City's Parks and A, L, Y, Z 1, 2, 8, 13 N/A Recreation Department which would establish criteria for potential sites, provide vital statistics on the sites, and make recommendations and rankings. (This should be part of an overall recreational facilities plan.) X X X X X 112. Include a financing plan or mechanism as part of an overall recreational facilities A, H, L, Y, Z 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, N/A plan identifying current and potential 9, 10, 11, 13 sources of funds. X X X X X OG

113. Upgrade current facilities or develop new A, E, F, L, Y, Z 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, TBD facilities as needed as part of an overall 6, 7, 8, 10, recreational facilities plan. X X 13

114. Select and acquire land to maintain for A, C, L, Z 1, 2, 6, 8, open space and natural preserves or OG 10, 13 Acquired 137 request donations to organizations such as acres in 2007 the Nature Conservancy. X X X X X 115. Draw a distinction between active and passive uses in any facility or service OG A, L, Z 1 N/A planning and assure that adequate areas are set aside for each. (Make this a part of an overall recreational facilities plan.) X X X X X

PARKS AND RECREATION

ACTION 2 2 2 2 2 LONG RESPONSIBLE FUNDING ESTIMATED 0 0 0 0 0 TERM PARTIES SOURCES COST 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 6 7 8 116. Distinguish between organized versus un- L 1 N/A organized activities and facilities when X X X X X planning for parks. OG 117. Consider the distribution of current and future population when planning for new A, C, L, Z 1 N/A park facilities and enhancing existing facilities. Park and open space facilities should be centrally located in relation to existing and planned residential areas. (This should be part of an overall recreational facilities plan.) X X X X X OG 118. Give consideration to linkage of parks, open space, and other recreational A, C, L, Y, Z 1 N/A facilities to residential and commercial Annewakee areas throughout Douglasville and Trail Project Douglas County in the development of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan as part of the Transportation and Thoroughfare Plan. X X X X X OG 119. Re-evaluate needs identified in the 2004 Parks and Recreation Master Plan for A, L 1 N/A current and future applicability. Viable needs should be pursued through an implementation plan identified in an overall recreational facilities plan. X X X X X OG 120. Evaluate park security practices A, J, L, Z 1 N/A periodically and compare them with security goals and objectives identified in an overall recreational facilities plan. Any disparities should be addressed in the

implementation section of the plan. X X X X X OG 121. Review recreation programs periodically

for consistency, as part of an overall recreational facilities plan. A, L, X, Y 1 N/A X X X X X OG PARKS AND RECREATION

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122. Seek actively -- along with the Douglas A, M, N, P, W 1, 6, 13 N/A County government, the Chamber of Commerce, and the local economic and

industrial development organization -- to attract tourism-related industries to Douglasville and Douglas County by establishing a separate tourism committee. Continue this element through

the Douglasville Convention and Visitors Bureau. X X X X X OG

123. Assign to the Douglasville Convention and A, M, W, 1, 13 N/A Visitors Bureau a tourism committee for the establishment and maintenance of OG contacts with key members of the tourism industry, the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism (ITT) and others. X X X X X

124. Make recommendations for incentives to X attract tourism-related industries to Douglasville and Douglas County. OG A, M, W 1, 13 N/A X X X X

125. Update the 2013 Comprehensive Plan for A, C, L, Z 1 N/A Parks and Recreation to reflect accomplished projects and changed OG priorities in the City. X 126. Consider the development of other

sources and means of funding for these N/A public improvements. OG A, Z 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, X X 11, 12, 13 127. Acquire additional acres for future Parks. A, C, L, X, Z 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, $ 300,000* X X OG 10, 13 PARKS AND RECREATION

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128. Start development of additional property A, L, Z 2, 3, 6, 8, N/A to be acquired for future Parks. X OG 10, 13

129. Utilize the updated version of the 2013 A, L, Z 1 $5,000 Comprehensive Plan for Parks and Recreation in planning for and initiating

new recreation activities. X X OG

130. Expand the Indoor Activities program by L 1 N/A developing and conducting various community awareness programs. OG

$360,000 131. Maintain and update Tennis OG A, L, X, Y, Z 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, Complexes. 10, 13 X X X X X

132. Maintain Park Security backup by the Police Department. OG J 1 N/A X X X X X

PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES

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133. Develop a public facilities action plan for the OG A, Z 1 N/A City which should be updated every 1 to 3 years. X X

134. Ensure that all construction of and alterations OG A, D, E, F 1 N/A

to City of Douglasville public facilities comply with all local, State, and Federal standards and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. X X X X X

135. Consider the requirements of the Americans OG A, D, E, F 1 N/A

With Disabilities Act (ADA) in planning for new, expanded, or modified City government facilities. X X X X X

136. Incorporate Community and Public Facilities OG A, E, F 1 N/A

and Services Goals regarding City public facilities having good access to major roadways and parking. X X X X X

137. Develop a public service action plan for the OG A, Z 1 N/A City which should be updated every 2 to 5 years. X X

138. Seek continuing coordination among the OG A, C, E, K, Q, T, 1 N/A

various City departments and with the Z Douglas County government and the Douglas County Board of Education in the planning and siting of their respective new facilities. X X X X X 139. Ensure that City public service staffs have

adequate space and materials to carry out their respective mandates as productively and

efficiently as possible. OG A, D, Z 1 N/A X X X X X

140. Identify needs and issues within the X X X X X OG A, Za 1 N/A community that can be address with cable TV programming and media services. 150. Plan programming to address topics of interest and need for the citizens and public at OG Za 1 N/A large. X X X X X 151. Develop programming that promotes the City OG A, Za 1 N/A and its departments and their functions. X X X X X 152. Provide a media vehicle for the public to find OG Za 1 N/A out critical, timely, and general information X X X X X about their government. 153. Provide a media vehicle for the public to find out critical, timely, and general information OG Za 1 N/A about the community. X X X X X 154. Coordinate with community leaders, business owners, organization directors, and other identified sources, to gather information and OG A, P, Za 1 N/A re-distribute through one of the many media resources designed by CITI TV and the Communications Department. X X X X X 155. Involve department heads in the design and OG B, C, D, E, F, G, 1 N/A content of the programming that reflects their X X X X X H, J, L, M, N, V, department and its functions. W, Za 156. Involve department heads in the design and OG B, C, D, E, F, G, 1 N/A content of the programming that reflects their X X X X X H, J, L, M, N, V, department and its functions. W, Za 157. Link CITI TV and its media resources with OG Za 1 N/A other governmental agencies to exchange ideas X X X X X and develop additional resources. 158. Participate in a support capacity on community OG Za 1 N/A boards, committees, and organizations as X X X X X deemed beneficial and advantageous. 159. Determine community needs and awareness X X X X X OG Za issues to address in programming content. 1 N/A 160. Create monthly programming that informs, X X X X X OG Za educates, and entertains the general public. 1 N/A 161. Continuously evaluate programming and revise X X X X X program design, content, and production OG Za 1 N/A needs. 162. Maintain program scheduling on daily, X X X X X weekly, and monthly basis. OG Za 1 N/A 163. Work with Mayor, Council, and City Staff to OG A, Za 1 N/A produce quality programming that meets and X X X X X exceeds the expectations of the general public. 164. Seek to provide additional media resource OG Za 1 N/A tools to the public to get timely messages to X X X X X the citizens. 165. Create a social media platform to distribute and manage volumes of information to the OG Za 1 N/A general public. X X X X X 166. Update social media forms, such as Facebook, X X X X X OG Za 1 N/A on a daily basis. 167. Continually monitor other media sources OG Za 1 N/A available for the City to incorporate into an X X X X X outreach and distribution plan. 168. Establish communications with vital resources X X X X X within Business district. OG P, Za 1 N/A 169. Maintain communications with Business OG P, Za 1 N/A district. X X X X X 170. Review product market to determine additional

equipment needed to remain active in OG Za 1 N/A providing quality service and product to the X X X X X public. 171. Establish Communication Committee to OG Za 1 N/A quantify policy and procedures for the X X X X X department and its broadcast scope. 172. Determine future growth needs for department, OG A, Za 1 N/A staffing, and resources available to the X X X X X community. 173. Maintain Park Security backup by the Police X X X X X OG J 1 N/A Department. 174. Expand current efforts by the local governments X X X X X to clean up Animal Control with the use of inmate and community service labor. OG D, Q 1, 13 N/A

PUBLIC UTILITIES

ACTION 2 2 2 2 2 LONG RESPONSIBLE FUNDING ESTIMATED 0 0 0 0 0 TERM PARTIES SOURCE FUNDS 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 6 7 8

175. Ensure the development and maintenance OG A, O 1, 2, 10, 11 N/A of adequate water and wastewater facilities through representation on the WSA Board of Directors. X X X X X

176. Work with the WSA to monitor activities OG A, O 1, 10, 13 N/A which would affect the quality of the water supply through enforcement activities and other mechanisms. City and WSA policies should be coordinated to ensure maximum efficiency and coverage. X X X X X

177. Encourage the WSA to continue utilizing OG A 1 N/A connection fees for the development of and improvements to water supply, production, treatment, and distribution facilities as a means to repay bonds for these major capital improvements. X X X X X

178. Work closely with the WSA to coordinate OG A, B, F, O 1, 13 N/A land use designations and decisions with water and wastewater capacities and line extensions. X X X X X

179. Support and encourage the continuation of OG A, O, D, X 1, 13 N/A WSA's current educational and public relations mechanisms which focus on the conservation and efficient utilization of local water resources. These include WSA's partner-in-education program, a video on xeriscaping, a brochure regarding water conservation, and free water saver inserts for faucets and showerheads. X X X X X

PUBLIC UTILITIES

ACTION 2 2 2 2 2 LONG RESPONSIBLE FUNDING ESTIMATED 0 0 0 0 0 TERM PARTIES SOURCE FUNDS 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 6 7 8 180. Recognize that coordination among WSA, Douglas County, Douglasville, Villa Rica, OG A, O, Q, X, Z 1, 13 N/A Austell, adjacent counties, and ARC is critical and should be done by the WSA X X X X X and local governments.

181. Work with the Atlanta Regional OG A, O, F 1, 13 N/A Commission to coordinate water quality issues. X X X X X

182. Encourage the WSA to continue its OG A, E, F, O, X 1, 13 N/A requirements for sewer lines to be placed in developments that have sewerage services available now or are projected to have them in five years, and for WSA to obtain sewer easements in developments where sewerage services are projected to be more than five years away. X X X X X

183. Ensure that solid waste treatment and OG A, D, Q, Z 1, 11, 13 N/A disposal facilities serving Douglasville and Douglas County meet regulatory requirements and are in place when needed to support and facilitate effective solid waste handling programs today and for the subsequent 10-year period, thereby maintaining and enhancing the quality of life of the residents of Douglas County and Douglasville. X X X X X 184. Ensure that proposed solid waste handling facilities are sited in areas suitable for such developments, are compatible with surrounding uses and are not considered OG A, D, Q, X, Z 1, 11, 13 N/A for location in areas which have been identified by local officials as having environmental or other land use limitations. X X X X X

PUBLIC UTILITIES

ACTION 2 2 2 2 2 LONG RESPONSIBLE FUNDING ESTIMATED 0 0 0 0 0 TERM PARTIES SOURCE FUNDS 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 6 7 8

185 Develop additional regulations at the local OG A, D, I 1 N/A level to deal with solid waste issues not covered in current ordinances. X X X X X

186. Direct the applicable City government staff OG D 1 N/A (Maintenance and Sanitation) to develop contact with their counterparts throughout the region. X X X X X

187. Participate in regional committees and task OG A, D 1 N/A forces regarding solid waste disposal. X X X X X

188. Guard against the disposal of any A, D, G 1 N/A hazardous waste or toxic waste material in the Douglasville area which are generated from outside Douglas County. X X X X X OG

189. Consider additional services from cable A, I, Za 1 N/A television operators such as interactive TV, public access channel services, and more OG local control. X X X X X

190. Participate in the Douglas County Utility A,D 1 N/A Committee. X X X X X OG

TRANSPORTATION

2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 LONG RESPONSIBLE FUNDING ESTIMATED ACTION 1 1 1 1 1 TERM PARTIES SOURCES COSTS 4 5 6 7 8

191. Work toward the timely completion of OG C 1, 2, 6, 7, 13 N/A City transportation projects currently on the regional Transportation Improvements Program (TIP). X X X X X

192. Work toward putting additional Regional OG A, C 1, 13 Costs included Transportation Plan (RTP) projects for in an overall the City in the TIP based on an annual budget assessment of current and future needs annually for and the likelihood of funds acquisition. X X X X X transportation planning.

193. Develop new projects for the RTP and OG A, C 1, 2, 6, 7, 13 N/A TIP, including locally programmed projects, based on assessment of current and future needs and the likelihood of funds acquisition. X X X X X

194. Develop an interlinking system of east- OG C 1, 2, 6, 7, 13 N/A west and north-south major and minor arterials to aid in the efficient and rapid movement of through vehicles and which will have a minimum impact on residential areas. X X X X X

195. Include the special transportation needs OG C, D, X 1, 2, 8, 13 N/A of the elderly, handicapped, and poor by providing them with convenient and safe transportation options. X X X X X

196. Participate in various state and inter- OG C 1 N/A regional meetings regarding alternative transportation modes. X X X X X 197. Participate in the planning and

continuing study of commuter rail presently sponsored by Georgia DOT’s Office of Intermodal Programs. X X X X X OG C 1 N/A

198. Encourage the establishment of a A, C 1, 13 N/A commuter rail line along the Norfolk Southern Line paralleling Bankhead Highway with a station in Douglasville. Such a system should provide links to OG other modes of transportation such as vanpools, buses, pedestrian, and bicycle transit. X X X X X

199. Investigate the economic, social, and A, C 1 N/A land use implications of the benefits of OG commuter rail through Douglasville. X X X X X

200. Continue to support park and ride lots, A, C, K, X 1 N/A

which are easily accessible to the OG citizens of the City. X X X X X

201. Encourage carpooling, ridesharing and OG A, C, K, X 1 N/A high occupancy vehicle lanes. X X X X X

202. Continue the efforts of the local Bicycle OG C, K, X 1 N/A and Pedestrian Advisory Committee in the planning and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities within Douglasville and Douglas County such as bicycle routes, bicycle lanes, bicycle paths, multi-use paths, sidewalks, and other pedestrian paths. X X X X X

203. Encourage the inclusion of bicycle OG A, B, C 1 N/A planning in the development process, with establishment of paths, lanes and appurtenances to accommodate cyclists. X X X X X

204. Continue to improve pedestrian safety X X X X X OG A, C, D 1 N/A with a program of sidewalks, signing and markings, and pedestrian signals in congested areas.

205. Continue to work with State and Federal agencies to implement sidewalk and X X X X X OG C 1 N/A pedestrian planning with transportation projects.

206. Encourage the planning of all modes of OG C 1 N/A transportation to connect with transit opportunities. X X X X X

207. Encourage the extension of the OG A, C 1 N/A Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) to Douglasville and Douglas X X X X X County.

208. Encourage High Occupancy Vehicle OG A, C 1 N/A (HOV) lanes to be developed in Douglasville and Douglas County on Interstate 20. X X X X X

209. Encourage telecommuting efforts OG A, C 1 N/A between employees and employers, recognizing the future importance of such efforts to reduce congestion and air X X X X X emissions.

210. Continue maintenance and upgrade of OG C, D 1 N/A pavement marking, roadway signing, traffic signal timing and coordination, and periodic review of roadway and intersection traffic management. X X X X X

211. Provide guidance to motorists through OG D 1 N/A the improvement and upgrade of traffic signs and pavement markings (striping), and develop a program to perform this function on an annual basis. X X X X X

212. Include safety aspects in transportation OG C, D, K 1 N/A project planning, development, and implementation. X X X X X

213. Coordinate with Georgia DOT, ARC, OG C 1 N/A and various state and federal agencies regarding transportation. X X X X X

214. Develop coordinated transportation OG A, C, Q 1 N/A planning in Douglasville that forecasts future needs, identifies and evaluates effective alternatives, and has a thorough knowledge of projects and regulations. X X X X X

215. Continue to coordinate transportation OG A, C, Q 1 N/A planning between Douglas County and the City of Douglasville (it is essential because at ARC the Douglas County representative on the Transportation Coordinating Committee (TCC) also represents the City of Douglasville. X X X X X

216. Coordinate City of Douglasville OG C, Q 1 N/A transportation planning efforts with those of other local governments in the Atlanta Region through the TCC. X X X X X

216. Encourage the development of OG C, Q 1 N/A innovative techniques for the planning, design, and financing of needed transportation facilities. X X X X X

218. Encourage citizen participation in the OG A, C, Q 1 N/A transportation planning process. X X X X X

219. Maintain and improve informed representation on the TCC and regional X X X X X OG C, Q 1 N/A transportation management systems task forces.

220. Establish and maintain contact with the OG A, C 1 N/A Georgia DOT regarding transportation projects and funding, and actively to X X X X X pursue projects.

221. Review transportation plans with OG C, Q 1 N/A contiguous counties to ensure coordination of transportation planning, improvements and status of various projects. X X X X X

222. Ensure through local ordinances, OG A, B, C, E, F 1 N/A development regulations, and the zoning and plan review process that various access control and circulation policies are adopted and implemented into developments. X X X X X

223. Encourage developments to plan for OG A, F 1 N/A access and proper circulation prior to subdivision of land during the initial planning process. X X X X X

224. Ensure a new development complies with OG A, F 1 N/A

proper planning and engineering principles regarding safety of access and proper street geometry. X X X X X

225. Review on-street parking and loading OG F 1 N/A

throughout the City periodically and insure their proper management. X X 226. Review and redefine periodically the

parking requirements for different land uses and mixes in order to meet demand,

or optimally maximize the use of the land for buffering of adjacent uses, OG A, F 1 parks, and other conservation measures. N/A X X

227. Continue to consider the effect of new OG A. B, C, F 1, 3 N/A development on the local transportation system when making land use decisions. Require impact statements for rezoning X X X X X or new development applications that set forth the anticipated change on the local transportation system.

228. Continue to require that the acceptance OG A, F 1 N/A of a street into the City's street system occur only if that street's construction standards meet City street requirements. X X X X X

229. Develop a plan that would address the SR 92 Relocation Project for the X X X X X OG A, C, Z 1 N/A effected communities.

230. Utilize appropriate noise and visual OG A, B, C, F 1 N/A abatement methods, including landscaped beams, trees, shrubbery, and other mechanisms to screen adjacent properties from the effects of traffic such as noise and emissions. X X X X X

231. Incorporate the Bicycle and Pedestrian OG A, C, Q 1 N/A

Plan within the Transportation and Thoroughfare Plan. X X X X X

232. Encourage Georgia DOT consideration OG A, C, Q 1 N/A

of Local/Express lanes for development along I-20. X X X X X

233. Coordinate zoning, land use regulations, OG A, B, C, F 1 N/A and development ordinances with the Transportation and Thoroughfare Plan to avoid traffic and residential conflicts and to encourage cycling and walking. X X X X X 234. Provide for bicycle and pedestrian paths

and easements within and adjacent to developments that provide direct and

convenient access to major points of destination such as schools, shopping

centers, and places of employment. X X X X X OG A, C 1 N/A

235. Review traffic flows and congestion on OG C, F 1 N/A major and minor arterials, and identify needed street improvements projects in order to discourage cut-through traffic problems in residential subdivisions. X X X X X 236. Discourage strip commercial

development along arterials and encourage concentrated nodal

commercial development to minimize traffic congestion.

X X X X X OG A, B, C, F 1 N/A

237. Plan and develop commercial areas to be OG A, B, C, F 1 N/A more efficient and pedestrian friendly and to accommodate bicycle traffic. X X X X X

238. Coordinate zoning and other land use OG B, C 1 N/A regulations with the Transportation and Thoroughfare Plan to provide adequate transportation infrastructure in current and projected industrial areas. X X X X X 239. Consider access from the arterial road

system when planning for government buildings and other public facilities.

OG A, C, F 1 N/A X X X X X

240. Encourage the Board of Education not to

locate public schools on State routes and major arterials where posted speed limits

are in excess of 35 mph. (This is

imperative in order to maintain traffic control on the arterial street, eliminate

the reduction of travel speeds as a result of reduced speed zones in school areas,

reduce points of congestion, and protect

the safety of pupils, teachers, and the public which patronize schools for

educational, athletic events, and OG A, C, Q, Z 1 N/A recreational purposes.) X X X X X 241. Coordinate the Comprehensive Plan and

the local Transportation and N/A Thoroughfare Plan. OG C 1 X X X X X 242. Plan street and other transportation OG A, B, C, F 1 N/A improvements in such a way that land use, environmental, and other impacts X X X X X become part of the local review process.

243. Continue to encourage the private sector, OG A, B, C, F 1 N/A

through zoning and development regulations, to provide street improvements such as deceleration lanes, left turn lanes, and intersection improvements to separate site-generated X X X X X traffic from through traffic. 244. Continue to plan for major access north- OG A, C, F 1 south and east-west routes, designed to N/A move through traffic safely and

efficiently and to preserve the character of residential streets. X X X X X

245. Identify and reconstruct street offsets and OG A, D, F 1 N/A intersections which will make connections that facilitate east-west and north-south traffic movement. X X X X X

246. Seek ways to reduce travel time by

improving street and intersection OG D, F 1 capacity and geometry, timing and X X X X X N/A coordination of traffic signals and other operational improvements. 247. Coordinate with the Georgia DOT OG A, C, D 1 N/A regarding various access control policies, actions and ordinances on State

and Federal highways necessary to fulfill Transportation goals. X X X X X 248. Consider and include applicable OG A, C 1 elements of the Comprehensive Plan in N/A future plans and improvements to the

City's transportation system. X X 249. Consider alternative funding sources OG A, C, H, Z 1, 13 such as private developers, one-percent N/A sales taxes, bond issues, gasoline taxes,

and other mechanisms to fund needed and desired transportation projects. X X X X X 250. Seek to identify costs of transportation OG A, C, D, H 1, 13 projects, and match funding with phasing X X X X X N/A and implementation time frames.

251. Seek to identify new and creative ways to OG C, H, Z 1, 13 N/A fund and implement transportation projects with local and non-local funds. X X X X X 252. Budget at the local level on an annual

basis for funding various phases of projects, including pre-engineering,

right-of-way acquisition, and construction, and seek to match funding with state and federal commitments. X X X X X OG A, C, H, Z 1, 2, 13 N/A

253. Continue to budget annually for OG A, D, H 1, 2, 13 N/A X X X X X maintenance of streets and bridges including signing, pavement markings, asphalt repair, resurfacing, storm drainage improvements, sidewalks, traffic signals, and street lighting.

254. Conduct public hearings to identify OG A, C, Z 1 $1,000

citizen concerns and issues regarding Annually transportation. X X

255. Increase coordination and OG A, P, Q, Z 1 N/A

communication with Senatorial and Congressional offices as to proposed changes in transportation legislation, project opportunities, and the status of X X X X X funding of projects.

256. Encourage regional efforts of OG A, C, Z 1 N/A

transportation communication at the Georgia DOT and ARC. X X X X X

257. Develop a roadside maintenance and OG A, D, Z 1, 13 N/A improvement program, which will better, maintain and improve the appearance of the roadside. X X X X X 258. Incorporate landscaping plans in all new OG A, C, D 1, 2, 8, 13 N/A transportation projects, and coordinate proposed improvements with the

Georgia DOT and ARC to encourage improved landscaping of projects on state and federal highways. X X X X X

259. Coordinate with utility companies to OG A, D, F, X 1, 13 N/A reduce the unsightly appearance of lines, poles, junction boxes and other structures along streets, and develop ways to mitigate such obtrusiveness. X X X X X

OG A, C 1 N/A 260. Recognize the Transportation Section of this and subsequent comprehensive planning efforts shall form the basis for X X X X X the development of a transportation plan, and that such a plan will be developed, updated, and implemented.

261. Coordinate the transportation plan with OG C 1 N/A

the land use section of the Comprehensive Plan. X X X X X

262. Incorporate various transportation OG A, B, C, D, Q, Z, 1, 13 N/A

policies stated in previous goals and objectives into City codes, ordinances, development regulations, and the zoning and plan review process. X X X X X

263. Encourage the development in the City OG A, C 1, 6 N/A of alternatives to the private car such as walking, biking, carpooling, and public X X X X X transportation.

SHORT TERM WORK PROGRAM-LIST OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2009-2013

City of Douglasville

Cost/ Project Start End Resp. Source Status Housing

Continue to review and revise, as needed, the residential 2009 OG Zoning N/A Ongoing section of the zoning code to better meet the needs of current and future citizens.

Continue to review and revise, as needed other ordinances and codes that relate to housing, such as the building 2009 OG CD N/A Ongoing regulations and subdivision regulations, to better meet the needs of current and future citizens.

Maintain code enforcement efforts in neighborhoods. 2009 OG CE N/A Ongoing

Develop databases on vacant land and government-owned 2001 OG GIS N/A Ongoing property.

Review the applicable state building codes and other appropriate documents periodically to determine areas for Ongoing 2009 OG BLDG N/A improvement and flexibility in the area of residential building technology.

Develop methods to determine the physical limitations of the General land such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and 2005 2007 GIS Completed Fund other data sources and techniques.

1 City of Douglasville

Cost/ Project Start End Resp. Source Status Housing

Continue to review and revise, as needed, the sign section of 2009 OG Zoning N/A Ongoing the zoning code to ensure that signage is attractive.

Continue aggressively to enforce the sign ordinances to minimize visual clutter at entrance points to the City and within 2009 OG CE N/A Ongoing the City.

Continue to cooperate with the Cultural Arts Council and other cultural and entertainment groups to maintain and possibly 2009 OG CS N/A Ongoing increase the offering of and participation in cultural events, programs, and organizations in Douglasville.

Encourage the development of loft apartment housing in downtown Douglasville as approved in the 1999 Zoning 2009 OG Zoning N/A Ongoing Ordinance.

2 City of Douglasville

Cost/ Project Start End Resp. Source Status Natural Resources

Promote erosion control standards, which are enforced by the WSA, which are at least as strict as State and Federal Government guidelines, and consider stricter measures where 2009 OG CD N/A Ongoing state and Federal guidelines do not suffice.

Promote strict enforcement of soil erosion ordinances by the 2009 OG CD N/A Ongoing WSA.

Coordinate and enhance where necessary, local ordinances related to and effecting soil erosion such as the tree protection ordinance and soil erosion ordinance. (These ordinances are to continue to be reviewed and revised in a coordinated and 2009 OG CD N/A Ongoing complementary manner and are to continue to be administered and enforced in a coordinated and effective manner.)

Evaluate and modify, as necessary, land use regulations related to watersheds and open space zones. (City Ordinances are to be continuously reviewed and revised in a 2009 OG Zoning N/A Ongoing coordinated and complementary manner and are to continue to be administered and enforced.)

Enforce land use regulations related to development within watersheds, aquifers, groundwater recharge areas, and open 2009 OG Zoning N/A Ongoing space zones.

3 City of Douglasville

Cost/ Project Start End Resp. Source Status Natural Resources

Develop and maintain a set of computerized maps (GIS), General 2009 2011 GIS Completed which will allow staff to more closely determine boundaries of Fund watersheds and open space zones and to analyze land use issue.

Work with local commercial and industrial concerns to ensure 2009 OG MAIN. N/A Ongoing the proper disposal of wastes.

Analyze the zoning code and all other codes and ordinances related to development suitability and modify them as needed 2009 OG Zoning N/A Ongoing to make them more responsive to protect environmentally sensitive areas.

Enforce the zoning code and all other codes and ordinances 2009 OG CE N/A Ongoing relate to development suitability.

Enhance current Adopt-a-Street program, and support efforts to maintain and enhance the State’s Adopt-a-Highway 2009 OG MAIN. N/A Ongoing program, and the County’s Adopt-a-Mile program.

Expand current efforts by the local governments to clean up trash and litter with the use of inmate and community service 2009 OG MAIN. N/A Ongoing labor.

4 City of Douglasville

Cost/ Project Start End Resp. Source Status Natural Resources

Make zoning and land use decisions, which follow the goals 2009 OG Zoning N/A Ongoing and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan as directed through the zoning code.

Coordinate local governmental activities related to the 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing environment with ARC, EPD and EPA.

Develop a historic database that catalogs existing historic and 2009 OG CS N/A Ongoing archaeological resources.

5 City of Douglasville

Cost/ Project Start End Resp. Source Status Land Use

Prepare and periodically update (3 to 5 years) the future land 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing use map based on assigned land uses.

Encourage rezoning to bring areas designated for a particular Ongoing use on the future land use map in conformity with such 2009 OG Zoning N/A designations.

Develop and periodically update a Capital Improvements Plan as part of an overall update to the Comprehensive Plan (every 2009 OG FIN. N/A Ongoing 5 years).

Consider in the plan review process such zoning issues as 2009 OG Zoning N/A Ongoing buffering, setbacks, bulk, density, height, and other elements.

Consider higher densities at or near major intersections to balance the loss of commercial zoning opportunities at other 2009 OG Zoning N/A Ongoing locations.

Continue to review and revise the zoning code, as needed, to provide incentives and minimize obstructions to the adaptive 2009 OG Zoning N/A Ongoing re-use or rehabilitation of existing sites and structures.

Continue to allow the Design Concept Development (DCD) configurations in residential developments to provide for a 2009 OG Zoning N/A Ongoing greater variety of housing options and a greater flexibility of application.

6 City of Douglasville

Cost/ Project Start End Resp. Source Status Economic Development

Coordinate transportation and thoroughfare planning with land 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing use planning so that efficient and ordered linkages between uses can be developed.

Involve adjacent governments when developing changes and modifications to local land use codes and ordinances, in order 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing to seek to maintain positive communications.

Continue to support and participate in cultural events, 2009 OG CS N/A Ongoing programs, and organizations.

Encourage the Downtown Development Authority of the City of Douglasville to provide Volunteer committees for small 2009 OG CS N/A Ongoing businesses downtown. Seminars, workshops, brochures, and other resources for small businesses to be available.

Hire a consultant to do a professional Market Analysis for the 2009 2008 CS $20,000 Completed downtown area of the city.

The Douglasville Convention and Visitors Bureau shall establish and maintain contacts with key members of the 2009 OG CVB N/A Ongoing tourism industry, the Georgia Department of Industry Trade & Tourism, and others.

7 City of Douglasville

Cost/ Project Start End Resp. Source Status Transportation

Work toward the timely completion of City and County 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing transportation projects currently on the regional Transportation Improvements Program (TIP).

Work toward putting additional Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) projects for the City and County in the TIP based on an 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing assessment of current and future needs and the likelihood of funds acquisition.

Develop new projects for the RTP and TIP, including locally programmed projects, based on assessment of current and 2009 OG Planning N/A Completed future needs and the likelihood of funds acquisition.

Participate in various state and interregional meetings 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing regarding commuter and high-speed rail.

Participate in the planning and continuing study of commuter rail presently sponsored by Georgia DOT’s Office of 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing Intermodal Programs.

8 City of Douglasville

Cost/ Project Start End Resp. Source Status Transportation

Encourage the establishment of a commuter rail line along the Norfolk Southern Line paralleling Bankhead Highway with a station in Douglasville. This system would be developed in conjunction with the Atlanta Multimodal Passenger Terminal in 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing downtown Atlanta and provide comfortable and convenient commuter service to residents of the City and County as an alternative to the private car. Such a system should provide links to other modes of transportation such as vanpools, buses, pedestrian, and bicycle transit.

Investigate the economic, social, and land use implications of 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing the benefits of commuter rail through Douglasville.

Continue the efforts of the local Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force in the planning and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities within Douglasville and Douglas County 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing such as bicycle routes, bicycle lanes, bicycle paths, jogging trails, sidewalks, and other pedestrian paths.

Integrate bicycle and pedestrian planning design in road and 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing intersection projects, involving both local and state projects.

Coordinate with other bicycle and pedestrian planning efforts Ongoing 2009 OG Planning N/A and projects in adjacent counties and throughout the region.

9 City of Douglasville

Cost/ Project Start End Resp. Source Status Transportation

Continue to work with State and Federal agencies to 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing implement sidewalk and pedestrian planning with transportation projects.

Coordinate with Georgia DOT, ARC, and various state and 2009 OG MAIN. N/A Ongoing federal agencies regarding public safety.

Maintain and improve informed representation on the TCC 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing and regional transportation management systems task forces.

Establish and maintain contact with the Georgia DOT regarding transportation projects and funding, and actively to 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing pursue projects.

Encourage developments to plan for access and proper circulation prior to subdivision of land during the initial 2009 OG CD N/A Ongoing planning process.

10 City of Douglasville Cost/ Project Start End Resp. Source Status Transportation

Provide for bicycle and pedestrian paths and easements within and adjacent to developments that provide direct and 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing convenient access to major points of destination such as schools, shopping centers, and places of employment.

Continue to plan for major access north-south and east-west routes, designed to move through traffic safely and efficiently 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing and to preserve the character of residential streets.

Seek to identify costs of transportation projects, and match 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing funding with phasing and implementation time frames.

Budget at the local level on an annual basis for funding various phases of projects, including pre-engineering, right-of- 2009 OG FIN. N/A Ongoing way acquisition, and construction, and seek to match funding with state and federal commitments.

Continue to budget annually for maintenance of streets and bridges including signing, pavement markings, asphalt repair, 2009 OG MAIN. N/A resurfacing, storm drainage improvements, sidewalks, traffic Ongoing signals, and street lighting.

Encourage regional efforts of transportation communication at 2009 OG Planning N/A Ongoing the Georgia DOT and ARC.

Develop a roadside maintenance and improvement program, 2009 OG MAIN. N/A Completed which will better maintain and improve the appearance of roadside.

11 City of Douglasville Cost/ Project Start End Resp. Source Status Recreation and Open Space Ongoing. Consider the needs of such groups as the elderly, poor, and (There is a new community center in Jesse Davis Park which has been handicapped in planning for new parks and recreation facility, 2009 OG PARKS N/A expansion or renovation, and the development of programs constructed that will satisfy the and services. Consider the Americans with Disabilities Act in needs for elderly, low income and facility planning. disabled citizens)

As part of the Hunter Park Utilize surveys and other mechanisms to form a picture of renovation project the City of future program direction for the City’s Parks and Recreation 2009 2011 PARKS CDBG Douglasville added an ADA Miracle Department. League baseball field at a cost of $160,000

Develop a site selection and analysis database for the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, which would establish Ongoing 2009 OG PARKS N/A criteria for potential sites, provide vital statistics on the sites, and make recommendations and rankings.

Include a financing plan or mechanism as part of an overall Ongoing recreational facilities plan identifying current and potential 2009 OG FIN. N/A sources of funds.

12 City of Douglasville Cost/ Project Start End Resp. Source Status

Recreation and Open Space SPLOST/General The City of Douglasville 2009 OG PARKS Upgrade current facilities or develop new facilities as Fund completed an 8 million dollar needed as part of an overall recreational facilities plan. renovation to Hunter Park

The City of Douglasville added a Maintain and update Tennis Complexes. 2009 2011 PARKS N/A seven tennis court complex

Draw a distinction between active and passive uses in any facility or service planning and assure that adequate area 2009 OG PARKS N/A Ongoing is set aside for each.

Distinguish between organized versus unorganized 2009 OG PARKS N/A Ongoing activities and facilities when planning for parks.

Consider the distribution of current and future population when planning for new park facilities and enhancing existing facilities. Park and open space facilities should be 2009 OG PARKS N/A Ongoing centrally located in relation to existing and planned residential areas.

13 City of Douglasville Cost/ Project Start End Resp. Source Status Recreation and Open Space

Develop facility master plans for all current and future City recreation and open space facilities as part of an overall 2009 OG PARKS N/A Ongoing recreational facilities plan and cooperate with WSA on the plan for the Dog River Reservoir.

Develop multi-purpose recreation facilities at Hunter and 2009 2011 PARKS $1,750,000 Completed Jesse Davis Parks, which include basketball courts.

Re-evaluate needs identified in the 1999 Parks and Recreation Master Plan for current and future applicability. Viable needs should be pursued through an implementation 2009 OG PARKS N/A Ongoing plan identified in an overall recreational facilities plan. – Updated 1999 version of recreational capital funds account.

Evaluate park security practices periodically and compare them with security goals and objectives identified in an overall 2009 OG PARKS N/A Ongoing recreational facilities plan. Any disparities should be addressed in the implementation section of the plan.

Review recreation programs periodically for consistency, as 2009 OG PARKS N/A Ongoing part of an overall recreational facilities plan.

14 City of Douglasville

Cost/ Project Start End Resp. Source Status Public Utilities

Develop and maintain a set of computerized maps (GIS), 2009 2011 GIS General Completed which will allow staff to more closely determine boundaries of Fund watersheds and open space zones and analyze land use issues.

Work with the Atlanta Regional Commission to coordinate 2009 OG CD N/A Ongoing water quality issues.

Public Facilities Start End Resp. Cost/ Status Source

Develop a public facilities action plan for the City which should be General Ongoing updated every 1 to 3 years. 2009 OG CD Fund

Ensure that all construction of and alterations to City of General Ongoing

Douglasville public facilities comply with all local, State, and Fund Federal standards and regulations, including the Americans with BDLG Disabilities Act. 2009 OG

Consider the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act Ongoing (ADA) in planning for new, expanded, or modified City BDLG N/A government facilities. 2009 OG

Incorporate Community and Public Facilities and Services Goals Ongoing regarding City public facilities having good access to major CD N/A roadways and parking. 2009 OG

Develop a public service action plan for the City which MAIN General should be updated every 2 to 5 years. 2009 OG Ongoing Fund

Seek continuing coordination among the various City departments and with the Douglas County government and the Douglas County Board of Education in the planning and siting of their respective PLAN N/A Ongoing new facilities. 2009 OG Ensure that City public service staffs have adequate space and MAIN N/A materials to carry out their respective mandates as productively and 2009 OG Ongoing efficiently as possible. Identify needs and issues within the community that can be address with cable TV programming and media services. N/A Ongoing 2009 OG CM Plan programming to address topics of interest and need for the citizens and public at large. CM N/A Ongoing 2009 OG Develop programming that promotes the City and its departments CM General Ongoing and their functions. 2009 OG Fund Provide a media vehicle for the public to find out critical, timely, CM N/A Ongoing and general information about their government. 2009 OG Provide a media vehicle for the public to find out critical, timely, and general information about the community. CM N/A Ongoing 2009 OG Coordinate with community leaders, business owners, organization directors, and other identified sources, to gather information and re-distribute through one of the many media resources designed by 2009 OG CM N/A Ongoing CITI TV and the Communications Department. Involve department heads in the design and content of the CM N/A Ongoing programming that reflects their department and its functions. 2009 OG Involve department heads in the design and content of the CM N/A Ongoing programming that reflects their department and its functions. 2009 OG Link CITI TV and its media resources with other governmental CM N/A Ongoing agencies to exchange ideas and develop additional resources. 2009 OG Participate in a support capacity on community boards, committees, CM N/A Ongoing and organizations as deemed beneficial and advantageous. 2009 OG Determine community needs and awareness of issues to address in 2009 OG CM N/A Ongoing programming content.

16 Create monthly programming that informs, educates, and entertains 2009 OG CM General Ongoing the general public. Fund

Continuously evaluate programming and revise program design, 2009 OG CM N/A Ongoing content, and production needs. Maintain program scheduling on daily, weekly, and monthly basis. 2009 OG CM General Ongoing Fund Work with Mayor, Council, and City Staff to produce quality CM N/A Ongoing programming that meets and exceeds the expectations of the 2009 OG general public. Seek to provide additional media resource to the public to get CM N/A Ongoing timely messages to the citizens. 2009 OG Create a social media platform to distribute and manage volumes of information to the general public. CM N/A Ongoing 2009 OG Update social media forms, such as Facebook, on a daily basis. 2009 OG CM N/A Ongoing Continually monitor other media sources available for the City to N/A Ongoing incorporate into an outreach and distribution plan. 2009 OG CM Establish communications with vital resources within Business 2009 OG district. CM N/A Ongoing Maintain communications with Business district. 2009 OG CM N/A Ongoing Review product market to determine additional equipment needed to remain active in providing quality service and product to the 2009 OG CM N/A Ongoing public. Establish Communication Committee to quantify policy and CM N/A Ongoing procedures for the department and its broadcast scope. 2009 OG Determine future growth needs for department, staffing, and PLAN N/A Ongoing resources available to the community. 2009 OG Maintain Park Security backup by the Police Department. 2009 OG Police N/A Ongoing

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

PLAN Planning Department

ZON Zoning Department

CE Code Enforcement

CM Communications

CD Community Development Department

Police Police Department

BLDG Building Department

MAIN Maintenance Department

GIS Geographical Information System