William A. Godshall

The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) for the City of Roswell is a periodically updated guide for the city's transportation future. The plan prioritizes making Roswell the Number One Family Community in America. It addresses challenges like traffic congestion and safety, aiming for a balanced approach. The plan involves data gathering, public outreach, and a needs assessment to support mobility and accessibility through 2050. It also outlines funding sources and emphasizes ongoing coordination with stakeholders for implementation.

Imagine Roswell Arts and Culture 2030 is a plan designed to advance Roswell's cultural development. The plan outlines eight goals with accompanying strategies, including diversifying arts and cultural programming, improving information and communications, developing a public art program, increasing funding for arts and culture, supporting the for-profit creative sector, supporting K-12 arts education, developing arts and cultural facilities, and reconfiguring the structure and management of historic and cultural programs.

The plan focuses on enhancing the Roswell recreation system through strategic land acquisition, improvements to existing parks, and the development of new facilities. Key areas of focus include expanding recreational opportunities to meet the needs of a growing population, improving geographic coverage of parks, and linking recreation sites with greenways and trails. The plan also emphasizes the importance of quality maintenance, community involvement, and securing diverse funding sources to support these initiatives.

The 2012-2016 Strategic Plan for the Roswell Recreation & Parks Department emphasizes maintaining a standard of 9 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, strategically locating parks, and expanding recreational facilities to meet diverse needs. Key areas of focus include land acquisition, upgrading existing parks, and developing new facilities such as indoor aquatic centers and artificial turf fields. The plan also prioritizes program expansion, enhanced maintenance, improved safety and security measures, and continued community involvement to ensure the Roswell recreation system remains one of the best in the Southeast.

The work session focused on the i.t strategic plan, which is an action item in the city of Roswell’s comprehensive strategic plan. The i.t strategic plan was developed in partnership with a third-party consultant, utilizing internal surveys and i.t input. The plan defines the tasks to be completed by the i.t division over the next five years to better position the i.t division as a strategic partner. The aim of this work session is to get input and buy-in from the council on the plan’s objectives. The discussion included guiding principles, measurables for success, project success deliverables, current and desired states, and strategic initiatives.