SPOTLIGHT: Villa Rica Renaissance Strategic Vision and Plan (RSVP)

Written By Sarah Bowker

In 2016 in Villa Rica, Georgia, partner organizations came together to create a strategic vision, plan, and short-term work program to guide future growth while ensuring that the city retains the small-town atmosphere and intense community pride that make Villa Rica a great place to call home.

Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Georgia Municipal Association, Georgia Cities Foundation, and Georgia Department of Community Affairs partnered with the city to create a vision and plan via a three-stage process: 1) public input and engagement, 2) visioning and design, and 3) the development of an implementable work program.

To better understand current conditions in downtown Villa Rica, faculty and staff at the Carl Vinson Institute of Government surveyed and documented existing resources in the downtown area. Utilizing Demographic Analysis, Visual Preference Assessment, Steering Committee Meetings, One-on-one Meetings, Focus Groups, Community Surveys and Town Hall Meetings, this analysis provided valuable background for community issues and illustrated downtown’s top issues.

  • Timeframe to Complete Project: 5 - 10 years

  • Cost Range: varies

  • Keywords: Community & Cultural Assessments, Planning, Advanced, Community Planning, Community Engagement, Long-Term Community Development, Economic Development, Downtown Investments, Public Spaces and Gathering Places

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Sarah Bowker
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