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Goals & Priorities

Downtown Development Authority of Augusta
2009 Priorities

Short Term Projects:

  • Develop a public informational brochure about the DDA.
  • Work with and assist the proposed hotel development at the Commons.
  • Work with and assist the city with the bond issuance and other issues with the TEE Center and related parking deck.
  • Develop a project list for SPLOST VI.
  • Establish public/private partnerships to revitalize the Augusta Riverwalk.
  • Continue to monitor remaining SPLOST V Projects:
    1. Museum Green Space
    2. Pilot Lighting Project
    3. Ellis Streetscape Project

Long Term Projects:

  • Continue to assist the Medical College of Georgia’s expansion efforts.
  • Publish Periodic newsletters.
  • Evaluate the feasibility of a trolley system in conjunction with the city’s overall public transportation plan.
  • Create business opportunities in East Boundary, Harrisburg West –End and Laney Walker neighborhoods.
  • Create business opportunities for the third level canal revitalization.
  • Lead and assist with developing a parking management strategy.