Statesboro, Georgia, Comprehensive Plan (2009-2029)

The Statesboro, Georgia, Comprehensive Plan (2009-2029) is the city of Statesboro's policy document for how the community will grow and develop over the next 20 years. Developed by the public, the Plan provides both a long-term vision for the community, and identifies short-term priorities which warrant public attention, action and investment. How do your plans and interests relate to the goals and objectives of the citizens of Statesboro? View the Plan document below.

The Comprehensive Plan is developed in accordance with rules and guidelines established by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA).  There are three (3) primary plan components: 

• Community Assessment – This part of the comprehensive plan is an objective and professional assessment of data and information about the community, which includes a list of potential issues and opportunities, analysis of existing development patterns, evaluation of current policies, and analysis of data and information.  This section is a concise and informative report used to inform the decision making process.
• Community Participation Program – This section describes the strategies to be used during the planning process to ensure adequate public and stakeholder involvement in the preparation of the Community Agenda portion of the plan. 
• Community Agenda – The City of Statesboro's long-term action plan for growth and development - includes the community's vision for the future as well as its strategy for achieving this vision. The Community Agenda incorporates three (3) major components:
  • A community vision for the future physical development of the community, expressed in the form of a map indicating unique character areas;
  • A list of issues and opportunities identified by the community for future action; and,
  • An implementation program, including policies and action items, for achieving the community’s vision for the future and addressing the identified issues and opportunities. 

View the Statesboro, Georgia, Comprehensive Plan (2009-2029):

              Community Assessment

              Community Assessment - Data Appendix

              Community Participation Program

              Community Participation - Results

              Community Agenda

              Community Agenda - Executive Summary

              Adoption Resolution (Pending: May 19, 2009)

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E-Mail: planning@statesboroga.net