2011 Comprehensive Development Plan 101 Training Workshop

The City of Atlanta’s Office of Planning is in the process of developing the 2011 Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP). To assist City residents in understanding the CDP process, requirements, and the new standards required by the State, the Office of Planning is sponsoring a “CDP 101 Workshop” to help the community better understand the different standards and requirements as set forth by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

CDP 101 Workshop: Saturday, January 22, 2011 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Helene Mills Senior Center 515 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, N.E.

This meeting will provide information on the framework for the CDP Study Area meetings planned during the months of January-May 2011. These meetings will be held throughout the City and will allow stakeholders participation in shaping the final document, to be subsequently adopted by the Atlanta City Council. Meeting schedules will be emailed to NPUs, neighborhood associations and other stakeholders in mid January and will be on the Office of Planning’s web page: http://www.atlantaga.gov/government/planning/cdp.aspx.

Quick Facts:

• The purpose of the CDP is to set forth policy to guide the growth and development
• of the City.
• The first draft of the CDP must be sent to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Atlanta Regional Commission no later than July 5, 2011
• The City of Atlanta Charter mandates the preparation of a CDP every 3 to 5 years.
• The Georgia Planning Act of 1989 requires all cities and counties to create a comprehensive plan.
• The Atlanta City Council must adopt the CDP by October 31, 2011.

For more details, please contact Jessica Lavandier at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (404-865-8522), Jewelle Kennedy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (404.865.8551), or Garnett Brown at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (404-330-6724).