Blakely Comprehensive Plan

The City of Blakely, Georgia is soliciting proposals from qualified planning consultants to prepare a Comprehensive Plan update that will guide the City¿s growth, land use, infrastructure investment, and economic development over a 20-year planning horizon. Blakely is entering a pivotal moment in its history. The construction of a 1-gigawatt data center campus within the community is expected to generate significant economic activity and development pressure across the region. This investment presents both challenges and opportunities ¿ including increased demand for housing, infrastructure, workforce development, and services. The City seeks a forward-looking plan that not only manages growth, but also leverages this moment to strengthen Blakely¿s long-term economic vitality. The Comprehensive Plan should identify strategies to harness major investments, support local entrepreneurship, build community wealth, and preserve the character and quality of life that define Blakely. The planning process should engage local leaders, businesses, institutions, and residents in identifying the community¿s unique assets ¿ including its agricultural economy, natural resources, strategic location, workforce potential, and cultural heritage ¿ and developing strategies to translate those assets into new opportunities for economic growth and prosperity. The City seeks a plan that is visionary yet practical, data-driven yet community-centered, and focused on implementation.

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• Melinda Crook
  melinda.crook@cityofblakely.org229-723-3676