Joseph Alexander

This document summarizes the annual State of the County Address by Gwinnett County Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash, hosted by the Gwinnett Chamber and the Council for Quality Growth. The address outlines a vision for Gwinnett County's future, focusing on a strong education system, job creation, quality of life, and public safety. It emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong leadership to foster a unified and successful environment.

This document, titled 'Suwanee Pedestrian and Bicycle Loop and Sidewalk Feasibility Studies,' outlines a process to enhance the City of Suwanee's bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. It aims to unify existing and new facilities into a safe, comfortable multi-use loop, improve connectivity across the city, and conduct feasibility studies for new sidewalks in specific corridors. The plan focuses on identifying a preferred loop alignment, addressing critical sidewalk needs, and improving connections across Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, ultimately informing the update to the City's broader Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan.

The City of Suwanee's 2040 Comprehensive Plan outlines a strategic shift towards well-designed, mixed-use areas, emphasizing community design, walkability, and compact development, while preserving established neighborhoods. The vision for Suwanee in 2040 describes a safe, fun, attractive, inclusive city with a vibrant downtown well-connected to neighborhoods and commercial opportunities, supported by a form-based planning approach and distinct character areas.

The City of Suwanee's economic and community development approach focuses on creating a high-quality place and atmosphere to attract people and businesses, particularly knowledge-based workers and creative professionals. The strategy prioritizes two key areas: business recruitment/retention, primarily through partnership with Partnership Gwinnett, and quality of life initiatives. Key quality of life priorities include citizen communication, downtown development, Suwanee Gateway revitalization, business relations, city events, media relations, creative advertising, cultural enhancements, and community engagement, all designed to build a desirable and vibrant community.

The City of Suwanee's strategic plan outlines a collaborative, people-centered approach to downtown revitalization. It integrates economic development, planning, public art, events, and communications, guided by the Main Street approach of organization, promotion, design, and economic vitality. Key focus areas include property redevelopment and strategic investments, events and outreach, communications and marketing, placemaking and public art, and collaboration with planning and development to ensure design standards, walkability, and cohesive development. The plan aims to foster a flourishing, forward-thinking community while preserving its unique charm.