Sandy Springs officials are encouraging community members to attend one of two upcoming meetings to share their thoughts on the city’s comprehensive plan update, coined “The Next Chapter.”
The first session is on Monday, Aug. 17, from 6-8 p.m. in southeast Sandy Springs’ High Point neighborhood at the Church of the Redeemer, 5185 Peachtree Dunwoody Road. For residents who can’t make it, there’s a second meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 6-8 p.m. at the Sandy Springs Municipal Complex, 620 Morgan Falls Road, a block off Roswell Road.
Background on city planning
The state-required update to the city’s comprehensive plan occurs every five years, kicking off public input in late June. As part of the full rewrite, due for submission in spring 2027, the city also included an update to its parks plan.
In March, elected officials approved a $1.14 million contract with Rhodeside & Harwell, TSW Design, and KB Advisory to create the 20-year policy document.
City consultants said they have received hundreds of comments already through in-person meetings and online surveys (closing Friday, Aug. 14). There will be three more public meetings this fall and winter.
The survey asks where respondents live within the city, their age, and whether they own or rent. Other questions surround housing types, neighborhood preferences, quality of life, what’s going right or wrong in the city, and priorities.
A citizen-led advisory committee, tasked with refining community feedback and prioritizing goals, will continue to meet throughout the process. Recently, the appointees discussed a parks bond referendum, walkability, traffic, and housing.
A city announcement says the August meetings will feature the same presentations and interactive activities. The Monday, Aug. 17 location features a playground suited for children and young families.
Participants can discuss community needs and how to guide the city’s land use, transportation, housing, economic development, parks and recreation, and sustainability. Materials and activities from each public meeting, including the upcoming August workshops, will be posted online for residents who are unable to attend.
