The City of Fairburn has been developing a Comprehensive Plan to foster sustainable development as the city grows. The plan addresses items such as population growth, development patterns, economic development, natural and historic resource preservation, and other issues as they relate to Fairburn.

The plan is broken down into three main elements: Community Assessment, Public Participation and Community Agenda. The Community Assessment evaluates the City’s development patterns and identifies issues and opportunities within the community. The Public Participation element will offer a wide range of opportunities to local citizens interested in participation in Comprehensive Plan development. Lastly, the Community Agenda will include an update of the material in the Assessment based on public input, as well as a short and long term work program and list of policies for land use decision making.

The City will be hosting an Open House to introduce the Comprehensive Plan to the public. The Open House will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, from 7-9 p.m. at the newly refurbished City Annex Building located at 26 Washington Street in Fairburn. The event will offer citizens the opportunity to gather information about the plan and discuss their thoughts about the future of the City in an informal setting. The Mayor, City Manager, and other staff will be available to answer questions and discuss any concerns.