The vision of a Town Square in front of Roswell’s City Hall was born out of the Historic Gateway Master Plan Study. The idea of improving upon the success of Canton Street, creating a walkable “Village” destination, and improving the civic space sparked great interest in the possibilities. Roswell DOT staff reviewed the initial concept (a Square in the middle of SR 9) from the standpoint of traffic flow and identified many concerns. Staff brainstormed a new innovative concept that balances the vision of a connecting the area of Canton Street to City Hall and the need to keep traffic flowing.

The Groveway Community Hybrid Form-Based Code Regulations is a great opportunity for the City of Roswell and the community to revitalize this area into a thriving, vibrant neighborhood for our City. The City and the community began the planning process for Groveway back in 2007 for what is now an exciting proposal to redevelop this area. With a grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), the City completed a study of Groveway with extensive public involvement.

The Historic Gateway Master Plan is the next step in an ongoing effort by the City, the business owners, and residents to improve the quality of life, the quality of structures, and the overall design, character and livability of the corridor. It will guide implementation of the recently completed studies of the area with specific design standards, and architectural typologies to enhance the character of redevelopment in the corridor.

On September 27, 2010, the Mayor and City Council approved a contract for Parsons Brinckerhoff valued at just under $1.9 million to begin design on a project along Atlanta Street (SR 9) from the Chattahoochee River to Marietta Highway (SR 120). The scope of this project includes a Concept, and Environmental Review document, and Preliminary Construction Plans.

The City of Roswell is conducting a major transportation study in the area of the Holcomb Bridge Road (SR 140) at SR 400 interchange. The transportation study will focus on addressing congestion, tying land use and transportation together, and aesthetic improvements. The study will result in a cohesive conceptual improvement plan along the HBR corridor which may be implemented in phases to address both short- and long-term needs.

Roswell’s current water plant is nearly 80 years old and needs to be replaced. Without the new plant, the City’s water production costs will continue to increase at a faster pace than if a new plant was built. It is forecast that a new water plant will save the City $11.6 million over a 20-year period in water purchases from Fulton County and repair and refurbishment costs needed for the old plant.

The Unified Development Code will address contemporary development and zoning practices in a format that is easily understood by administrators and the development community. This 18-24 month-long process will involve a critique of the existing zoning code, incorporation of the Imagine Roswell 2030 Comprehensive Plan and the Economic Development Strategic Plan, as well as identifying key issues that will be addressed as the UDC is developed.

The Strategic Economic Development Plan will give City leaders an objective assessment of Roswell’s competitive position in attracting business to our city. It will identify opportunities Roswell may have in specific industries and locations within the city limits. The plan ultimately will provide a road map for the City to succeed in attracting private investment within an extremely vibrant and competitive regional market.

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