The Comprehensive Plan update was built off of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan. The comprehensive Plan has set criteria that must be addressed in hopes of providing a collective outline for achieving initiatives highlighted in the plan. See the Approved 2023 Comprehensive Plan here.

Stakeholders Steering Committee

Citizens of Athens Clarke County Planning Commission

Mayor & Commission County Commissioner

Planning Director

Economic Development Director

Housing and Community Development Director

About the Plan

In brief, the community has put forth an effort to not only produce a document that outlines the necessary items required to comply with state mandates, but also reflect the needs of the unified government and citizens. The Comprehensive Plan was divided into five areas of focus: People, Prosperity, Place, Vitality, and Foundation. Each element of the plan is approached with these areas of focus in mind.