Dublin, Georgia Quality Growth Resource Team report

DUBLIN, GEORGIA QUALITY GROWTH RESOURCE TEAM REPORT JULY 2001

THE RESOURCE TEAM

DUBLIN, GA
Meet the Resource Team

Community Resource Team visits and final presentation reports are coordinated and produced by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The electronic version of this publication (PDF) may be found online at: www.dca.state.ga.us/publications/dublin.html CDs are available upon request. Contact: Julie Brown jbrown@dca.state.ga.us phone: 404.679.0614
The Georgia Quality Growth Partnership (GQGP) is a collaboration among diverse public and private entities that seeks to provide local governments and citizens with the tools and knowledge to transform the way we define, create, and sustain high quality Georgia communities. The primary purpose of the GQGP is to facilitate local government implementation of quality growth approaches by:
Disseminating objective information on the various approaches.
Developing tools for implementing these approaches.
Sharing of best practices learned from other places, times, and cultures.
Promoting acceptance of quality growth by the general public and community leaders.

Glen Bennett Senior Director Preservation Department Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
Tom Berry City Manager City of Thomasville
John Cheek Project Manager Oakdale Architects & Planning, Inc.
Jack Crowley Dean, School of Environmental Design
Gaile Jennings Principal Jennings Downtown Consulting
Kent Kirbow Marketing Manager Office of Single Family Housing Georgia Dept. of Community Affairs
Caleb Racicot Planner Tunnell-Spangler & Associates
Paul Simo Main Street Design Manager Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
Randy Vinson Planner Randy Vinson Planning
Alycen Whiddon Principal Tunnell-Spangler & Associates

Facilitators Steve Dempsey Senior Public Service Associate The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government
Jan Coyne Public Service Assistant The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government
University of Georgia, School of Environmental Design students Jacob Lindsey President, Students for the New Urbanism Walter Kawa Anna Owen
Georgia Department of Community Affairs Jim Frederick Director, Office of Growth Management
Julie Brown Growth Management Assistant Office of Growth Management
Steve Storey Design Services Manager Office of Downtown Development
Martha Reimann Community Development Coordinator Office of Downtown Development
Jim Crowdis Regional Representative, Region 9
Tina Hutcheson Resource Coordinator, Region 9
Adriane Wood Regional Representative, Region 6
Corrine Blenco Regional Representative, Region 4

Founded in March 2000, the GQGP has grown to more than thirty organizations, each contributing time, in kind services, or financial resources to fostering Partnership efforts.

INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION
The Quality Growth Resource Team for Dublin was brought together in July of 2001 through a collaboration of the city, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Georgia Quality Growth Partnership, a state wide coalition of agencies, universities, nonprofits and business groups working to provide technical assistance on smart growth issues to Georgia communities. The multidisciplinary team was made up of specialists in such fields as urban design, downtown development, planning, architecture, historic preservation, transportation and housing. Team members were chosen with the city's particular concerns in mind, which were initially defined in a meeting with the City Council held weeks in advance of the actual team's visit. The team spent a week in Dublin. The visit began with a facilitated meeting involving a broad cross section of community representatives, designed to give the team members a deeper understanding of Dublin's development issues and needs. During the week, the team toured the community by bus, visited historic buildings, spoke with city staff, reviewed local ordinances, conducted field surveys of neighborhoods, parks and transportation routes, prepared schematic design solutions, and formulated policy recommendations. The visit culminated with a final presentation to the public on Friday, July 13, 2001. The teams' recommendations were then passed to DCA staff for formatting into this final report. The Resource Team would like to thank Dublin city staff, elected officials and citizens for making us feel so welcome in your community. The ideas and solutions proposed here are only a beginning -- intended to stimulate interest in good urban design, sustainable development and community selfdetermination. The Resource Team wishes Dublin great success in achieving its goals.
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The resource team had ample time to observe Dublin, hear from local residents, and review city development regulations during the week of the team visit. Team observations resulting from the visit are summarized below:
1) The commercial center of the community has clearly moved from downtown to the area surrounding Dublin Mall on the west side of Dublin. It appears that the lion's share of the city's energy and investment has, in the past few years, been directed to supporting new development on the west side, in particular: new water and sewer extensions, roadway improvements, and land use regulations favorable to new development.
2) The new Dublin Bypass, as currently proposed, could present an invitation to more sprawl on Dublin's west side, sucking further commercial activity away from the downtown area. There may be alternatives to building this roadway that could accomplish the goal of rerouting traffic around downtown without promoting more sprawl development.
3) Revitalization of Dublin's downtown area is critical to the local economic development and business recruitment initiatives, since it is difficult to attract major employers without an attractive, viable downtown to show off to these prospects.
4) Although many downtown buildings (in fact, entire blocks) are architecturally intriguing and the daytime streets are filled with automobile through-traffic, Downtown Dublin has the feeling of a place that is in decline:
a) There is a lack of pedestrian activity and streetlife.
b) Many downtown buildings stand vacant, while several others are occupied by marginal uses such as storefront churches.
c) There is a lack of shady places to sit and relax.
d) Few of the through-traffic motorists seem attracted to stop and shop in downtown.
e) The courthouse square, having been eaten away by traffic lanes, does not convey a sense of civic pride.

5) There are several hopeful signs that point to the potential for a resurgence of downtown:
a) There is a strong and growing arts presence, anchored by a museum and active theater downtown. This offers the opportunity of establishing downtown as the arts and entertainment center of the community.
b) The county government seems committed to staying downtown and expanding its physical presence around the existing courthouse area.
c) A new streetscape project is underway, demonstrating the city's commitment to revitalize and improve the appearance of the Central Business District.
d) The city has an existing Downtown Development Authority that seems willing to take on a bigger role of steering re-development of Downtown Dublin.
e) Investment in a state-of-the-art fiber optic system in the downtown area creates potential to recruit businesses requiring high speed internet access. The city is only beginning to consider how to market its fast internet capability.
f) There is large supply of wonderful housing stock surrounding downtown on all sides, providing an opportunity to develop a variety of housing options that would support revitalization of Downtown Dublin by increasing the population within walking distance.
6) Although parking supply downtown seems to be a concern of local merchants and citizens, a cursory downtown parking survey indicated that most surface lots are over 60% vacant during peak hours. Parking supply seemed to be inadequate only in the area immediately surrounding the courthouse. Since much of this oversupply of available off-street parking is located on lots that are not well marked or maintained, a downtown parking management strategy may be needed to maximize use of existing parking facilities.

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7) Downtown Dublin is surrounded by neighborhoods that have many of the desirable features currently being touted by architects and planners who practice "neotraditional" development:
a) Small lots with houses nestled close to the streets.
b) Narrow pedestrian-friendly streets with sidewalks and mature shade trees are a big asset.
c) Clusters of small-scale commercial buildings (some are vacant) that could be recycled as neighborhood commercial centers serving a five minute walking radius within each neighborhood.
d) Architectural styles of homes, most of which are at least 50 years old, are varied and charming.
e) Some housing is in poor condition and many buildings have been demolished, leaving holes in the fabric of these intown neighborhoods.
f) There seems to be a public perception that these neighborhoods are more riddled with drugs and crime than the suburbs.
With careful revitalization efforts, intown neighborhoods could provide affordable housing opportunities, establish a loyal customer base for the downtown, and serve as a positive asset in recruiting new jobs and businesses to the area.
8) Dublin and Laurens County are rich in historic resources, but it seems that the community has made only limited commitment to taking advantage of these resources:
a) There is only one locally designated historic district -- the Bellevue residential area located just west of downtown Dublin.
b) There are currently only two Dublin listings in the National Register of Historic Places: the Carnegie Library (at Bellevue and Academy streets) and a fish trap on the Oconee River, although there are two pending National Register district nominations: the Stubbs Park Stonewall Street Historic District, and the Downtown Central Business District.
Historic preservation incentives could be a powerful tool for revitalizing the Downtown Central Business District and surrounding in-town neighborhoods. National Register District listing enables property owners to recoup up to 20% of the cost of rehabilitating historic buildings as a federal tax credit.

9) Dublin has many pleasant parks and a good recreation program. The recent development of the Railroad and Riverside parks creates a good basis of open space in the downtown area, and these parks could also serve as the beginning of a larger recreational trail system. The city could also benefit from more outdoor public gathering areas, particularly in the downtown area.
10) The current streetscape project being funded with a TEA-21 grant may inspire support for more landscaping improvements downtown and in other areas of the community. However, if the city adds more street trees, landscaping, and intown green spaces, some expansion of the city's horticultural maintenance capability will be essential, since Dublin cannot depend entirely on citizen volunteers to keep community gateways attractive in the long-term.
11) In general, the major entry corridors into Dublin are unattractive:
a) Barren concrete center medians and extremely wide lanes cause motorists to speed and do little to reinforce the city's historic charm.
b) In spite of the city's innovative adopt an entry program, many roadsides appear somewhat unkempt.
c) Development along these roadways appears somewhat haphazard, with too much signage and acres of parking lots surrounding each building.
12) Experience in other communities has shown that unless strong measures are taken to control development along the new Dublin Bypass, the city and Laurens County could end up with another unattractive conglomeration of scattered strip development rather than an efficient transportation corridor. The absence of zoning regulations in the county complicates this problem.
13) The intersection of so many state highways in the Dublin area presents both challenges and opportunities. Regional through-traffic is advantageous to the downtown area in terms of bringing potential customers, however rerouting trucks around downtown may be needed to reclaim pedestrian friendliness of the city's civic hub.

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14) The city's existing development regulations have some positive attributes:
a) The regulations are organized in a userfriendly manner, which makes them easily understandable for developers and other users of the codes.
b) The city has a traditional pyramidal zoning system. Within the city limits, residential, business, manufacturing, agricultural, civic, and open space uses are all permitted within relatively close proximity of one another, generally supporting a wellbalanced community.
c) The zoning provisions for the Bellevue Historic District are good. The regulations support preservation of historic mansions by allowing their conversion into limited business uses. It also ensures that new development within the area occurs at a scale and building setback that is compatible with the historic structures.
15) In other respects, the city's development regulations are at odds with implementation of smart growth approaches, for instance:
a) The definition of a comprehensive development plan in the city's zoning ordinance is vague, not clearly referring to the city's comprehensive plan as adopted under the Georgia Planning Act.
b) Because it appears to be primarily geared towards guiding new development on the outskirts of town, the current zoning ordinance does not have adequate provisions for guiding redevelopment of existing developed areas of the community.

c) Except in the Bellevue Historic District, minimum building setbacks of up to 40 feet work against creation of new developments that are friendly to pedestrians and help restore the traditional look of the community.
d) The zoning ordinance includes provisions for Planned Unit Developments (PUDs), but these provisions are vague regarding design and environmental review standards for these developments, they do not define the minimum size of a PUD, require inclusion of open space or specifically authorize clustering of homes to preserve open space, nor do they provide density bonuses or other incentives to encourage PUD developments.
e) The zoning ordinance allows the city to require dedications of land for public purposes. This provision is probably indefensible under the Georgia Development Impact Fee Act.
f) Minimum parking requirements for commercial developments are much higher than in other cities, virtually assuring that new developments will be surrounded by an unnecessary sea of asphalt. Much of this underutilized parking could be used for retail space more productively. Landscaping requirements for screening and shading of parking areas are inadequate.
g) Sign regulations appear to be inadequate for both on and off premise signs.

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Reassess local development priorities and make decisions on how the community desires to balance new development between intown areas and the periphery (particularly the West Side).

Perhaps this can best be accomplished through an update of the land use element of Dublin's comprehensive plan, undertaken with maximum involvement by all segments of the community.

Establish a mechanism for evaluating decisions on new public facility and infrastructure investments to avoid favoring growth on the periphery over intown areas of Dublin.

Fill the new community planner position with an individual who has experience in directing community redevelopment projects and is familiar with smart growth principles.

This planner can also support the revitalization work of the Downtown Development Authority.

Hire a consultant or have new community planner undertake a comprehensive audit of the city's development regulations to identify any barriers to smart growth practices. Simultaneously identify any ordinance changes needed to implement the recommendations of this report.

Contact Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Office of Growth Management for more information on how to do this.

Adopt necessary revisions of development regulations identified above.

Simultaneously review the city's comprehensive plan and amend it to reflect any changes in the development regulations, since consistency between the city's plan and its ordinances provides important legal support for administrative findings and public policy decisions.

Minimize new urban sprawl by encouraging infill housing in existing neighborhoods, promoting higher density mixed use commercial and residential development, and strictly controlling access and new development along the new Bypass.

Before proceeding further with development of the Bypass, try a low-cost alternative of designating Hillcrest Avenue as a Bypass for automobile traffic and establishing a truck route around downtown along Industrial Boulevard. Evaluate whether this adequately improves downtown traffic congestion.

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If development of the Bypass proceeds: Approach GDOT immediately about replacing the
paved center lane with a landscaped center median.

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Work with GDOT for careful design of Bypass interchanges with U.S. 441 and U.S. 80 (recommended design standard, can be seen on the new Irwinton Bypass, while design used for the West Side Bypass in Milledgeville is to be avoided.)
Adjust development regulations (work with Laurens County) to strictly control development and curb cuts along the new roadway.
Begin planning for addition of a multimodal bike trail beside the Bypass.

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Prepare and adopt an Urban Redevelopment Plan for the downtown area that is consistent with the recommendations in this report.

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In addition to enabling use of urban redevelopment powers this plan will be useful for letting developers

know what kind of development the city expects

in the downtown area and for selling citizens

and businesses on the future potential of the

downtown area.

Take advantage of the Georgia Urban Redevelopment Law to promote redevelopment of downtown Dublin.

This law permits local governments to use eminent domain to assemble key parcels and resell these for private redevelopment that is consistent with the Urban Redevelopment Plan discussed above. (See the Appendix for a summary of this law.)

Establish public financial incentives for downtown redevelopment.

These might include a faade grant program, parking lot landscaping assistance, a revolving loan program, or mortgage buy-down program and down payment assistance for downtown housing. (See the Appendix for possible funding sources.)

Put the Downtown Development Authority in charge of downtown revitalization efforts by designating the Authority to implement the Urban Redevelopment Plan and to administer the new financial incentive programs.

If necessary, appoint new Authority board members who are well qualified for leading the downtown redevelopment effort.

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Increase the Main Street program budget to provide a reasonable salary for the Manager and more money for promotions and other activities. (Dublin's Main Street program currently has the lowest funding level of any in the state.)

The Main Street Manager's immediate efforts should focus on:
Developing a parking management plan, to be administered by the Downtown Development Authority, for increasing utilization of existing downtown parking lots.
Establishing a functional organization of downtown merchants to work with the Chamber of Commerce on downtown promotions and marketing.
Collecting basic downtown inventory data (existing businesses, vacant spaces, etc.).

Create a separate staff position for the Theater/Arts Alliance functions that are currently handled by the Main Street Manager.

This person's efforts could focus on expanding cultural and fine arts activities downtown, such as outdoor concerts, greater utilization of the existing performance spaces, or special exhibitions related to the unique culture of central Georgia.

Commission a niche market study to identify the types of businesses that would succeed in downtown.

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Once the study is completed, ask the Downtown Development Authority to coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce in developing a plan for recruiting the identified types of businesses into the downtown area.

Capitalize on downtown's unique fiber-optic access.
Support Laurens County's efforts to meet their expanding office space needs in the downtown area by encouraging redevelopment of the block immediately northwest of the Courthouse for office space and parking.

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Possibilities include: Involving the Chamber of Commerce in
marketing downtown's fiber-optic advantages. Drawing attention to the availability of this service
within the community, perhaps through establishing a downtown internet caf or community learning center (within the Communities in Schools office). Providing workforce training in computer skills through the local technical college (to develop a suitable workforce for hi-tech employers). Providing free or lower cost internet service for building owners who agree to make significant improvements to their buildings.
See illustration for more details.

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Improve appearances around the Courthouse and proposed new county office complex by narrowing

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This will require negotiating minor changes to the current TEA-21 streetscape project.

existing streets to two lanes, expanding sidewalks

for outdoor dining, and adding greenspace and

landscaping.

Develop a festival plaza in front of the Dublin Theater.
Expand and enhance River Walk Park to create a dramatic gateway into Downtown Dublin.

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This should include: Closing the street in front of the Dublin Theater
and reconfiguring as landscaped pedestrian area with shade trees and seating. Reducing landscaping in front of the historical museum to better expose the historic Carnegie Library faade. Incorporating the parking lot beside the Theater into the plaza area, perhaps featuring a raised stage for outdoor performances. Encouraging re-use of the building adjacent to the theater as a restaurant/coffee house catering to theater-goers.
See illustration for detailed concept.

Develop a farmers market at the gateway to downtown at Hwy. 441 and Jefferson St. to welcome tourists downtown and encourage more use of the existing Railroad Park.

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Plan for a future multimodal transportation facility in downtown near Railroad Park.
Create an enclosed park with surrounding townhouses on the block south of W. Madison Street between Church and Monroe Streets.

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Relocate the Greyhound bus station to the site in the short term, and reserve space to add a passenger rail station for the Macon to Savannah commuter rail line, once it is developed.

Encourage development of more housing in the downtown area.

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Opportunities include: Redeveloping the Fred Roberts Hotel or similar
historic buildings into apartments, possibly targeted to the senior population. Rehabilitating the historic warehouse/loft buildings located east of downtown and north of the railroad tracks into live/work loft units, with a mix of interesting businesses located at street level. Constructing new townhouses as infill development on empty downtown parcels, including the area adjacent to the proposed park south of W. Madison Street between Church and Monroe Streets.

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Improve the appearance of gateways, parks and public rights-of-way throughout the community, particularly in the downtown area.

Possibilities include:
Installing more street trees, attractive outdoor furniture, and fountains wherever possible throughout the downtown area.
Planting shade trees and other landscaping to increase the attractiveness and useability of downtown surface parking lots.
Developing a coordinated signage scheme for parks and gateways to historic downtown.
Using a palette of signature plant materials for new planting projects. (See appendix for recommendations of plant palette).
To support these efforts:
Expand the public works or recreation budget to add additional horticultural workers and watering vehicles.
Contract with a landscape architect or arborist to oversee landscape projects and train landscape maintenance personnel.
Provide training in specific plant material and design guidelines for volunteers involved in planting or maintaining landscaping.
Develop a partnership program for assisting property owners downtown and along priority corridors with watering and maintenance of new plantings.

Develop Urban Redevelopment Plans for each of the proposed intown neighborhood activity centers. Seek input from existing intown residents so that redevelopment plans will address their concerns and create a sense of participation and ownership.

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These plans should include:
Detailed representation of the desired development of the area.
Needed changes in development regulations to promote the desired development patterns.
Design guidelines for ensuring that new infill development matches the character of the neighborhood.
Public investments in infrastructure and public facilities (such as public gathering places, community centers, neighborhood parks, sidewalks, bike paths, streetlights, or landscaping) to support redevelopment of the area.

Take advantage of the Georgia Urban Redevelopment Law to promote desired redevelopment of intown neighborhood activity centers.

This law permits local governments to use eminent domain to assemble key parcels and resell these for private redevelopment that is consistent with the Urban Redevelopment Plan discussed above. (See the Appendix for a summary of this law.)

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Make strategic public investments (consistent with the redevelopment plans) in neighborhood activity

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Possibilities include: Plant street trees.

centers as soon as possible. This will show residents and developers that the city is committed to

Install attractive street lighting.

revitalization of these areas.

Repair and expand sidewalks and properly mark

street crossings where needed.

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Locate police precinct stations or bicycle police in these areas (to counter perception of crime).
Work with the school board for reuse of vacant school properties as community centers or housing.

Work with the local Housing Authority to improve appearance/maintenance of public housing and to decentralize concentrations of public housing.

Offer incentives to encourage developers to undertake projects consistent with the redevelopment plans for intown neighborhood activity centers.

These incentives might include writedown of land acquisition costs, property tax breaks, new public facilities or infrastructure to support the project, or waiver of specific requirements in local development regulations.

Take advantage of state and federal programs to encourage housing rehabilitation and new construction in intown neighborhoods. Enlist the local Housing Authority or establish a Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDO), either of which have access to a variety of public funding sources for affordable housing.

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A few possibilities include:
Home rehabilitation funds for individual owneroccupants through DCA's CDBG or CHIP programs.
Low cost home loans through DCA Home Buyer Loans, Federal Home Loan Bank/Affordable Housing Program (FHLB/AHP), or USDA/Rural Development funds.
Down payment assistance through DCA's OwnHOME Loan or CHIP programs, or FHLB/AHP. (See the Appendix for other possible funding sources.)

Pursue Certified Local Government (CLG) status in order to give the community greater technical assistance and access to grant funds through the Georgia Historic Preservation Division.
Rewrite the existing historic preservation ordinance to bring it in line with Georgia Historic Preservation Act and to include provisions requiring design compatibility for new commercial infill development.

See the Appendix for CLG Fact Sheet.
Georgia Historic Preservation Division grants are available for this purpose. Once rewrite is completed, educate Historic Preservation Commission members about their responsibilities in administering the new ordinance.

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Designate three new local historic districts and develop design guidelines for each. Above

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Proposed districts: Warehouse District: Area east of downtown and

ordinance would apply in these new districts.

north of the railroad tracks, filled with cotton

warehouses and other buildings associated with

local railroad and agricultural heritage.

Intown Neighborhood District: neighborhoods north and south of the downtown, containing residences and commercial buildings typically associated with Dublin's African-American heritage.

Central Downtown District: extending along Jackson from Academy to the River, along Madison from Lawrence to Truxton Street.

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Complete designation of the two pending National Register districts (Downtown Central Business District and Stubbs Park-Stonewall Street Historic District) and apply for National Register designation of the Warehouse District (above).
Work with Laurens County to prepare a greenspace plan for the city and county.
Encourage DOT to purchase wetland areas immediately north of I-16 at the Oconee River for mitigation/wetlands banking under the TEA-21 program.

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This designation enables use of federal and state historic rehabilitation tax incentives within these districts. Upon designation, property owners in each district should be educated about these incentives, designed to encourage proper rehabilitation of historic properties.
This plan is the first step toward ensuring eligibility for the Governor's Greenspace funding. The plan should include a map of trails/greenways linking parks and other popular destinations throughout the county.
These areas could serve as the terminus of a pedestrian/bike greenway along the Oconee River, connecting River Walk Park and the golf course.

Make improvements to existing parks in Dublin.

Suggestions for Stubbs Park: Replace unattractive chain link fence around
drainage pipe and playground. Close Park Place Street, which divides the
park, and incorporate it into the park. Suggestions for Railroad Park: Improve signage at the entrance to the park. Install better lighting for security. Get permission from the railroad to
mow grass all the way to the tracks. Keep all Crepe Myrtles trimmed. Plant trees beside the road to reduce
noise and improve view from seating area. Encourage private development of a
trackside restaurant adjacent to the park. Create pedestrian linkages between the
park and the proposed farmers market.
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Improve the appearance and functionality of major roadways throughout the city, particularly routes

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This should include: Replacing center lanes with landscaped center

that are gateways to downtown Dublin.

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medians with periodic left turn lanes. Adding street trees, sidewalks, lighting,

and appropriate street furniture along the

right-of-way.

Reducing superfluous curb cuts and restricting the number of new curb cuts permitted.

Requiring new commercial buildings to be located near the street frontage (minimal setback), with parking lots located behind the buildings.

Encouraging development of commercial buildings at the street frontage of existing oversized parking lots.

Amend local parking standards, including display lots at car dealerships and similar establishments.

Revised standards should:
Establish MAXIMUM parking requirements based on appropriate "smart growth" standards.
Require a large percentage of parking be located on the rear or to the side of the buildings they serve.
Require parking lots to include a landscaped buffer along the street frontage, sides and rear.
Require parking lots on separate properties to be interconnected (to reduce the need for multiple curb cuts).
Require raised pedestrian corridors between rows of parking spaces in large parking lots.

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Work with Laurens County to strengthen sign regulations both in the city and county.
Test the market for public transit in Dublin by providing limited shuttle service on a trial basis. Discontinue or expand service depending on local response.

Ideally, sign sizes and setbacks should be tied to road widths and driving speeds: Maximum heights:
4-6 lane streets: 12 feet 2 lane streets: 8 feet Maximum sign areas: <35 mph: 32 square feet 35-45 mph: 42 square feet >45 mph: 64 square feet Sign setbacks 10 feet for buildings more than 50 ft from curb. No freestanding sign for buildings closer than 50 feet from curb.
A possible initial route could link major destinations in Dublin such as the Hwy. 441 hotel cluster, Downtown, and the West Side commercial centers. This route could be used to bring tourists downtown and to transport downtown workers between West Side parking lots mornings and evenings.
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Transportation and Greenways Map Proposed Bicycle/Pedestrian Greenways Parks, golf courses, or wetlands mitigation areas Proposed Alternate Truck Route (to divert truck traffic off downtown streets) Controlled access Bypass segments, industrial/warehousing type development permitted Controlled access Bypass segments, very limited commercial development permitted

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Bypass 441 Greenway Trail Enhancement Schematic for adding bicycle/pedestrian greenway along the new Bypass. Same approach could be taken for other major roadways in Dublin.

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Comprehensive Redevelopment Scheme for the Downtown Area Opportunities for housing development

Proposed street closings or realignments

Proposed parks and greenspace

New transportation or parking facilities

Proposed new buildings

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Vacant Buildings Map Vacant buildings in Downtown Dublin (shown in red). A niche market study could be used to identify the types of businesses that should be recruited to locate in these downtown buildings.

4b Skyscraper Block Schematic of revitalized block surrounding the Dublin Skyscraper. This area could serve as an entertainment district, housing, restaurants and nightclubs in rehabilitated historic buildings or new buildings built to blend into the district.
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Cox Block Rehabilitation Schematic for redevelopment of the block immediately northwest of the Courthouse, mixing new construction with rehabilitation of historic buildings for needed office space. A well-designed parking garage in this block blends with the buildings while meeting parking needs of the Courthouse and other downtown users.

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6 Courthouse Plan Schematic for realigning streets around the Courthouse to create more green space. Pedestrian-friendliness of the area would be enhanced by narrowing existing streets to two lanes, expanding sidewalks for outdoor dining and adding lawns and landscaping.

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7 Downtown Redevelopment Plan Comprehensive redevelopment scheme for the downtown area. Opportunities for housing development Proposed street closings or realignments Proposed parks and greenspace New transportation or parking facilities Proposed new buildings
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Dublin Theater Plaza Concept for a plaza extension on the parking lot next to Dublin Theater. This area could include a stage for small outdoor performances.

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River Walk Park Schematic Schematic for enhancing River Walk Park to create a dramatic gateway into Downtown Dublin. Enhancements would include: Extending the park to take in the vacant lot between the park and US 319 Adding a formal parking lot, amphitheater with lighting, equestrian
trails, and botanical gardens. Planting more shade trees and replacing existing seating and trash receptacles.

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10a Farmers Market Concept for a farmers market at the gateway to downtown at US 441 and Jefferson Street. This would welcome tourists downtown and encourage more use of the existing Railroad Park.

10b Farmers Market Interim use of proposed farmers market site until market buildings are constructed.

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Neighborhood Commercial Centers Potential neighborhood commercial centers for intown Dublin neighborhoods. Circles represent a five minute walking radius. Existing or new infill commercial buildings at the center of each circle could form a neighborhood activity center (small shops, community facilities, etc.) for each pedestrian-oriented neighborhood.

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12 Southside Neighborhood Concept Detailed concept for a neighborhood activity center to serve the Southside neighborhood, utilizing existing historic commercial buildings and compatible new infill construction.

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13 Neighborhoods Greenways Schematic Schematic for linking intown neighborhood activity centers with a network of bicycle/pedestrian greenways (highlighted with green).
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14 Concept for Middle School Redevelopment Concept for recycling the Dublin Middle School as mixed-income loft apartments or condominiums. Existing gymnasium could be adapted as a health facility to serve the complex.

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Revitalized Housing in the Southside Neighborhood The goal of revitalizating these intown neighborhoods should not be to displace long time residents, but to provide a range of housing options that diversify the demographics and provide additional affordable housing opportunities.

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16 Dublin Historic Districts Existing Bellevue Avenue local historic district
Pending National Register Districts: Downtown Central Business District and Stubbs Park-Stonewall Street Historic District
Proposed Warehouse District - Area east of downtown and north of the railroad tracks that is filled with cotton warehouses and other buildings historically associated with local railroad and agricultural heritage.
Proposed Intown Neighborhood Districts - Neighborhoods north and south of the downtown central business district contain numerous historic residences and commercial buildings associated with Dublin's African-American heritage.

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17 Concepts for Historic Buildings Selected downtown buildings as they might appear after careful rehabilitation.
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Corridor Redevelopment Concept Upgrade East Jackson Street by narrowing traffic lanes, adding street trees and raised pedestrian crossings, eliminating superfluous curb cuts, and replacing center suicide lanes with planted center medians containing periodic left turn lanes. Same approach could be taken for other major roadways in Dublin through a phased corridor redevelopment initiative.

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Corridor Resign Concept for adding street trees and other design elements to upgrade the appearance of the Oconee River Bridge (US 319) as a major entrance to Downtown Dublin.

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SUMMARY OF GEORGIA'S URBAN REDEVELOPMENT ACT (O.C.G.A 36-61-1)
PURPOSE
Gives cities broad powers to redevelop blighted or threatened areas of the community. Allows communities to use eminent domain to buy and assemble
property for revitalization and resale. Encourages involvement of private enterprise and use of public/private partnerships to redevelop selected areas of the community. Allows the city to negotiate variances or wave other requirements of its
existing zoning and development requirements in order to achieve the optimum economic and aesthetic results in the redevelopment area. Guides city investments in infrastructure to support redevelopment. Lets the public and developers know what is being planned for the redevelopment area. Permits use of tax-exempt bonds for redevelopment purposes.
PROCESS
Draft an urban redevelopment plan (a general blueprint for redevelopment and targeting of public investments in the redevelopment area).
Hold a public hearing. Adopt the plan. Appoint an organization (urban redevelopment authority, Downtown Development
Authority, or city redevelopment agency) to implement the plan. Implement the plan.
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REQUIRED COMPONENTS OF THE URBAN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Statement that the redevelopment plan is consistent with the city's comprehensive plan.
Clearly defined boundaries of the redevelopment area (need not be contiguous).
Explanation of negative conditions (slum and blight) in the area necessitating redevelopment.
The city's land use objectives for the area (types of uses, building requirements, zoning changes, and development densities).
Identification of land parcels to be acquired and structures to be demolished or rehabilitated.
Public infrastructure to be provided (transportation facilities, water, sewer, sidewalks, lighting streetscapes, public recreational space, parking, etc.) to support redevelopment of the area.
Any covenants or restrictions to be placed on properties in the redevelopment area in order to implement the plan.
A workable plan for leveraging private resources to redevelop the area.
A strategy for relocating any displaced residents. A workable financial strategy for implementing the plan.
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POSSIBLE FUNDING SOURCES

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PROGRAM TITLE & DESCRIPTION
Capital Outlay for Public School Facilities Construction Eligible Activities: Grants for new construction, renovation, and modifications of public school facilities. Total Funding: Determined annually by the Georgia General Assembly. Maximum per Project: Determined by project application. Match Requirements: 10% - 25% local matching funds required.

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT
Georgia Department of Education Facilities Services Unit 1670 Twin Towers, East Atlanta, Georgia 30334
William Jerry Rochelle, Ph.D. (404) 656-2454

Community Development Block Grant -- Loan Guarantee Program (Section 108 Program) Eligible Activities: Loans for (a) Acquisition of improved or unimproved real property, including acquisition for economic development purposes; (b) Rehabilitation of real property owned or acquired by the public entity or its designated public agency; (c) Payment of interest on obligations guaranteed under the 108 program; (d) Clearance, demolition and removal, including movement of structures to other sites, of buildings and improvements on real property acquired or rehabilitated pursuant to activities a and b of this section; (e) Site preparation, including construction, reconstruction, or installation of public and other site improvements, utilities, or facilities (other than buildings), which is related to the redevelopment or use of the real property acquired or rehabilitated pursuant to activities a and b of this section, or for an economic development purpose; (f) Payment of issuance, underwriting, servicing, trust administration and other costs associated with private sector financing of debt obligations under the 108 program; (g) The acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of commercial or industrial buildings, structures, and other real property equipment and improvements, including railroad spurs or similar extensions. Total Funding: twenty percent (20%) of its current and future CDBG allocations Maximum per Project: $5,000,000 Match Requirements:

Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, GA 30329
Brian Williamson (404) 679-1587 bwilliam@dca.state.ga.us

Community Development Block Grant Program -- Regular Round Eligible Activities: Grants for housing improvement projects, public facilities such as water and sewer lines, buildings such as local health centers or headstart centers, and economic development projects. Total Funding: Approximately $43 million per year. Maximum per Project: Single-Activity: $500,000; Multi-Activity: $800,000 Match Requirements:
Grants up to $300,000, or grants for single activity housing projects - no matching funds required.
Grants of $300,000 to $500,000 5% local matching funds required.
Grants of more than $500,000 10% local matching funds required.

Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Susan McGee (404) 679-3176 smcgee@dca.state.ga.us

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PROGRAM TITLE & DESCRIPTION
Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) Eligible Activities: Grants to stimulate the creation of local public/private partnerships whose goals are to expand the availability of decent, safe, sanitary, energy efficient, and affordable housing within the community. Total Funding: $3,000,000 Maximum per Project: $250,000 Match Requirements: N/A
Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund (DDRLF) Eligible Activities: Loans to non-entitlement cities and counties for small and middle-size communities in implementing quality downtown development projects. Total Funding: Approximately $2.3 million per year. Maximum per Project: $200,000 Match Requirements: N/A Other: Interest Rate: below-market rates, depending on project requirement Repayment Period: up to 20 years, depending on the assets financed and project requirements. Security: usually project collateral and backing by the applicant.
Employment Incentive Program Eligible Activities: Grants for local projects intended to facilitate and enhance job creation and/or retention, principally for persons of low and moderate income. Total Funding: Approximately $5 million per year. Maximum per Project: $500,000 Match Requirements: Dollar for dollar private leverage minimum.
Georgia Cities Foundation Program Eligible Activities: Loans to cities requesting financial assistance in their efforts to revitalize and enhance their downtown areas. Total Funding: Not to exceed one-third of the project cost Maximum per Project: $200,000 Match Requirements: Interest Rate: below-market rates Repayment Period: generally not to exceed 15 years Project collateral and backing by the cities and Downtown Development Authority.
Georgia Commission for National and Community Service/Americorps State Eligible Activities: Grants to meet community service needs which match national need areas as determined annually by the Corporation for National Service. Total Funding: Approximately $4.4 million per year. Maximum per Project: Varies dependent on need. Match Requirements: 15% local matching funds required.

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT
Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, GA 30329
Jane Keefe (404) 679-3167 jkeefe@dca.state.ga.us
Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Steed Robinson (404) 679-1585 srobinso@dca.state.ga.us
Russell Morrison (404) 679-4825 rmorriso@dca.state.ga.us
Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Andy Yarn (404) 679-1589 ayarn@dca.state.ga.us
Mitch Griggs (404) 679-0593 mgriggs@dca.state.ga.us
Georgia Cities Foundation 201 Pryor St., SW Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Greg Fender (888) 488-4462 gfender@gmanet.com
Linda Wilkes (888) 488-4462 lwilkes@gmanet.com
Georgia Commission for National and Community Service 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329
James P. Marshall, Jr. (404) 327-6844 jmarshal@dca.state.ga.us

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PROGRAM TITLE & DESCRIPTION
Georgia Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Housing Program Eligible Activities: Loans for predevelopment activities (CHDO Predevelopment Loan Program), acquisition, new construction, and rehabilatation of rental housing developments for multi-family, special needs, and elderly tenants of 20 or more units that are targeted to lowincome housing. Total Funding: Approximately $4.7 million per year. Maximum per Project: @2,800,000 Match Requirements: N/A
Georgia Heritage Grants Eligible Activities: Grants to assist eligible applicants with the rehabilitation of Georgia Register-listed historic properties and related activities. Total Funding: $307,000 for FY2001, $250,000 for Development Projects, $50,000 for Predevelopment Projects. Maximum per Project: $40,000 for Development Projects, $20,000 for Predevelopment Projects. Match Requirements: 40% local matching funds required.
Grassroots Arts Program Eligible Activities: Grants to arts organizations and other groups to support Grassroots arts activities that broaden and deepen public participation in the arts. Total Funding: N/A Maximum per Project: $2,000 Match Requirements: N/A
Home Buyer Program Eligible Activities: Loans at fixed, below market interest rates to qualified low to moderate-income home buyers. Total Funding: Approximately $120 million per year. Maximum per Project: Individual maximum loan amounts vary by type of unit (new or existing), location, and type of loan (FHA, VA, RECD, or Conventional). Match Requirements: N/A
HOME CHDO Loan Program Eligible Activities: Loans for construction financing and/or permanent financing for the costs of constructing or rehabilitating rental housing as defined in the State of Georgia's 1999 Qualified Allocation Plan. Rental dwelling units financed through the program must be affordable by low-to-moderateincome households as defined in the State of Georgia's 1999 Qualified Allocation Plan, the OAHD Application Manual, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Final Rule (24 CFR Part 92). Total Funding: $3,000,000 Maximum per Project: $2,000,000 Match Requirements: N/A

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT
Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Doug Scott (404) 327-6881 douscott@dca.state.ga.us
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation Division 156 Trinity Avenue, SW Suite 101 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Cherie Blizzard (404) 651-5181
Georgia Council for the Arts 260 14th Street, NW Suite 401 Atlanta, Georgia 30318 (404) 685-2787
Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Carmen Chubb (404) 679-4846 cchubb@dca.state.ga.us
Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, GA 30329
Andria Williams (404) 982-3483 awilliam@dca.state.ga.us

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PROGRAM TITLE & DESCRIPTION
HOME CHDO Predevelopment Loan Program Eligible Activities: Loans for the predevelopment costs associated with a CHDO Program-eligible project, incurred up to the closing of the CHDO Program loan (construction and permanent debt financing), as listed in the Sources and Uses Form (CHDO-025) in the Application. These costs include, but are not limited to, market study and title search costs which are incurred before applying for CHDO Program funds, and environmental review and appraisal costs which are incurred after being approved for CHDO Program funds. Total Funding: $150,000 Maximum per Project: $45,000 Match Requirements: N/A
HOME CHDO Permanent Supportive Housing Program Eligible Activities: Grants to create the best possible projects recognizing the difficulty of coordinating the activities necessary for special needs populations. Total Funding: $3,000,000 Maximum per Project: Match Requirements: Other: Application deadline is June 30, 2002
HOME Rental Housing Loan Program Eligible Activities: Loans for construction financing and/or permanent financing for the costs of constructing or rehabilitating rental housing as defined in the State of Georgia's 1999 Qualified Allocation Plan. Rental dwelling units financed through the program must be affordable by low-to-moderateincome households as defined in the State of Georgia's 1999 Qualified Allocation Plan, the OAHD Application Manual, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Final Rule (24 CFR Part 92). Total Funding: $12,000,000 Maximum per Project: $2,000,000 Match Requirements: N/A
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Eligible Activities: Grants for acquisition of real property and development of facilities for generalpurpose outdoor recreation. Total Funding: Dependent upon annual congressional appropriations. Maximum per Project: $35,000. Match Requirements: 50% local matching funds required.
Local Development Fund Eligible Activities: Grants to fund community improvement activities of local governments in Georgia Total Funding: Approximately $650,000 per year. Maximum per Project: $10,000 for single community. projects; $20,000 for multi-community projects. Match Requirements: Dollar for dollar local matching funds required.

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT
Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Andria Williams (404) 982-3483 awilliam@dca.state.ga.us
Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Doug Scott (404) 679-4844 douscott@dca.state.ga.us
Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Andria Williams (404) 982-3483 awilliam@dca.state.ga.us
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division Grants Administration and Planning 205 Butler Street, SE Suite 1352 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Antoinette Norfleet (404) 656-3830
Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Amy Hill (404) 679-3154 ahill@dca.state.ga.us

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PROGRAM TITLE & DESCRIPTION
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program Eligible Activities: Federal income tax incentives for the following activities:
Acquisition To qualify for the acquisition Credit, the building must have been last placed in service at least 10 years prior to application -- certain exceptions apply -- and must involve rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation To qualify for the rehabilitation Credit, rehabilitation expenditures chargeable to capital account must equal the greater of 10 percent of the building's adjusted basis or average at least $10,000 per low-income unit.
New construction.
Total Funding: Approximately 9.5 million in tax credits Maximum per Project: an annual Credit of approximately thirty percent (30%) of the present value of depreciable basis for developments involving acquisition, and an annual Credit of approximately seventy percent (70%) of the present value of depreciable basis for developments involving new construction or rehabilitation. Match Requirements:
OneGeorgia Equity Fund Program Eligible Activities: Grants and loans to finance activities that will assist in preparation for economic development. Eligible projects include traditional economic development projects such as water and sewer projects, road, rail and airport improvements and industrial parks as well as workforce development projects, technology development or tourism development proposals, just to name a few. Applications considered for projects in Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 3 (with conditions) counties only. Total Funding: Approximately $10 million per year. Maximum per Project: $500,000 Match Requirements: N/A Other: Application deadlines are:
January 16, 2001/Awarded March 30 May 15, 2001/Awarded July 31 September 14, 2001/Awarded November 3
Organizational Grants Eligible Activities: Grants designed to provide support to arts organizations and other groups administering arts projects. Total Funding: N/A Maximum per Project: $5,000 Match Requirements: 25% local matching funds required.
OwnHOME Program Eligible Activities: Loans for first-time home buyers with a deferred payment to cover most of the down payment, closing costs and prepaid expenses associated with their home purchase. Total Funding: Approximately $3 million per year. Maximum per Project: $5,000 Match Requirements: 1.5% personal matching funds required.

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT
Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Phyllis Carr (404) 327-0619 pcarr@dca.state.ga.us
OneGeorgia Authority 1202-B Hillcrest Parkway Dublin, Georgia 31021 (478) 274-7734
Georgia Council for the Arts 260 14th Street, NW Suite 401 Atlanta, Georgia 30318 (404) 685-2787
Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Carmen Chubb (404) 679-4846 cchubb@dca.state.ga.us

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PROGRAM TITLE & DESCRIPTION
Public Library Capital Outlay Grant Program Eligible Activities: Grant program providing financial and consultant assistance for the construction of public library facilities. Total Funding: Dependent upon annual appropriation. Maximum per Project: $2,000,000 Match Requirements: 10 15% local matching funds required.
Quality Growth Grant Program Eligible Activities: Grants for projects directly promoting growth management concepts, infill housing, brownfield redevelopment, or similar projects that discourage urban sprawl; preparation of local ordinances, regulations, or inter-governmental agreements promoting growth preparedness, sustainable development, and other quality growth strategies; public education on quality growth topics; programs to preserve community heritage, sense of place, and regional identity; alternative/multi-modal transportation facilities; preservation of critical environmental resources, wildlife habitat, prime farmland, or sensitive ecosystems; start up cost of new programs for implementing quality growth initiatives; and physical development projects that are particularly critical to local implementation of quality growth. Total Funding: $250,000 for FY2002. Maximum per Project: $25,000 Match Requirements: Dollar for dollar local matching funds required. Other: Application deadlines are:
November 15, 2001 May 15, 2002
Recreation Assistance Fund (RAF) Eligible Activities: Grants for the purchase of real property, facility development or rehabilitation of existing facilities to increase the local supply of public recreation lands and/or facilities. Total Funding: Approximately $1 million per year. Maximum per Project: $12,500 Match Requirements: N/A
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Eligible Activities: Grants for acquisition and/or development (80% federal / 20% local) of motorized and non-motorized recreational trails including new trail construction, maintenance/rehabilitation of existing trails, trail-side and trail-head facilities. Total Funding: Approximately $1.2 million per year. Maximum per Project: $100,000 Match Requirements: 20% local matching funds required.

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT
Georgia Department of Education Office of Public Library Services 1800 Century Place, NE Suite 150 Atlanta, Georgia 30345 Thomas A. Ploeg (404) 982-3560
Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Jim Frederick (404) 679-3105 jfrederi@dca.state.ga.us
Georgia Department of Natural Resources Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division Grants Administration and Planning 205 Butler Street, SE Suite 1352 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Antoinette Norfleet (404) 656-3830
Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division Grants Administration and Planning 205 Butler Street Suite 1352 Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Antoinette Norfleet (404) 656-3830

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PROGRAM TITLE & DESCRIPTION
Regional Assistance Program (RAP) Eligible Activities: Grants for Regional Economic Development Total Funding: $1,128,125 per year. Maximum per Project: $500,000 Match Requirements: Applicants for facilities and construction grants in
local governments within Tier 1 counties or in joint development authorities including a Tier 1 county are not required to match the requested grant amount. Applicants for facilities and construction grants in local governments within Tier 2 counties or in joint development authorities including a Tier 2 county must match at least one-half (50%) of the requested grant amount. Applicants for facilities and construction grants in local governments within Tier 3 counties or in joint development authorities including a Tier 3 county must match an equal or greater amount of the requested grant amount. Applicants for grants for multi-county activities that do not involve construction must match at least one half (50%) of the requested grant amount.
Rural Rental Housing Development Fund (RRHDF) Eligible Activities: Construction financing and permanent financing for the costs of constructing up to ten (10) units of new rental housing, including land acquisition, hard construction costs, and soft costs. Rental dwelling units financed through the RRHDF must be affordable by low and moderate-income households as defined in the Manual and this Program Description. Total Funding: $3,000,000 Maximum per Project: $600,000 Match Requirements: Required to provide cash equity equal to the level of operating reserves required by underwriting (approximately $25,000).

ADMINISTERING AGENCY/CONTACT
Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329 Mitch Griggs (404) 679-0593 mgriggs@dca.state.ga.us
Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South, NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Doug Scott (404) 327-6881 douscott@dca.state.ga.us

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Transportation Enhancement Program Eligible Activities: Federal grants for twelve categories of transportation enhancement activities. Total Funding: Approximately $23 million per year. Maximum per Project: $1,000,000 Match Requirements: 20% local matching funds required.

Georgia Department of Transportation Planning Division No. 2 Capitol Square Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Marta Rosen (404) 657-5226

Type II Eisenhower Professional Development Program Competitive Grants Eligible Activities: Grants for demonstration and exemplary projects for improving instruction in mathematics and science. Total Funding: Approximately $12,130,000 per year. Maximum per Project: Determined by project application. Match Requirements: 33% local matching funds required.
Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Program Eligible Activities: Grants designed to encourage citizen involvement in creating and supporting longterm and sustained urban and community forestry programs throughout the state. Total Funding: Determined annually by the US Forest Service. Maximum per Project: Determined by project application. Match Requirements: 50% local matching funds required.

Georgia Department of Education Division of School Support 1852 Twin Towers East Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Brendon Long (404) 657-8300
Georgia Forestry Commission Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Program 5645 Riggins Mill Road Dry Branch, Georgia 31020
Susan Reisch (912) 751-3521

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SUGGESTED TREES FOR LANDSCAPING

The following species tend to be drought and disease resistant and would be appropriate for use in gateways, entrys, or streetscape plantings. For specific recommendations on planting requirements, including tree sizes and planting distances, contact Dr. Kim Coder at the University of Georgia's School of Forestry.

Acer rubrum Amelanchier arborea Asimina triloba Betula nigra Bumelia lanuginosa Castanea alnifolia Celtis laevigata Celtis occidentalis Cladrastis kentukea Cornus alternifolia Fraxinus americana Fraxinus pennsylvanica Halesia carolina Ilex cassine Ilex decidua Ilex myrtifolia Ilex opaca Juniperus virginiana Liquidambar styraciflua Liriodendron tulipifera Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia virginiana Morus rubra Nyssa sylvatica

Red Maple Downy Serviceberry Common Pawpaw River Birch Chittamwood Florida Chinkapin Sugar Hackberry Hackberry American Yellowood Kousa Dogwood White Ash Green Ash Carolina Silverbell Dahoon Possum Haw Myrtle-leaved Holly American Holly Eastern Red Cedar Sweet Gum Tulip Tree Southern Magnolia Sweetbay Magnolia Red Mulberry Black Tupelo

Oxydendrum arboreum Sourwood

Pinus virginiana

Virginia Pine

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Prunus caroliniana

Cherry Laurel

Quercus alba

White Oak

Quercus coccinea

Scarlet Oak

Quercus falcata

Southern Red Oak

Quercus laurifolia

Laurel Oak

Quercus lyrata

Overcup Oak

Quercus marilandica

Blackjack Oak

Quercus muehlenberrgii Chinquapin Oak

Quercus nigra

Water Oak

Quercus palustris

Pin Oak

Quercus phellos

Willow Oak

Quercus prinus

Chestnut Oak

Quercus rubra

Northern Red Oak

Quercus shumardii

Shumard Oak

Quercus stellata

Post Oak

Quercus virginiana

Live Oak

Rhus coppalina

Flameleaf Sumac

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Tilia caroliniana

American Linden

Ulmus americana

American Elm

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The Certified Local Government Program: Preservation Through Local Planning
Any historic resource is important in the history of a particular community. Preservation activity associated with historic resources occurs first at the local level; therefore, a community is in the best position to identify and protect its own resources. The Certified Local Government (CLG) program represents an opportunity to assist local governments to integrate historic preservation concerns with local planning decisions. Joining the CLG program is an important and effective way to preserve Georgia's historic places. The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources coordinates the Certified Local Government program through the Office of Preservation Services at the University of Georgia. Together, they provide assistance to CLGs and historic preservation commissions throughout Georgia. Historic preservation has been a part of local government planning in this country since the 1930s. However, only a few communities took advantage of this early opportunity to include preservation as part of their planning process. With the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, a federal and state partnership was initiated that developed into a nationwide preservation program. As this program matured, the need for relating federal and state activities to local efforts became apparent. Subsequent amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act have placed an emphasis on the preservation activities of local governments. An important technique for local governments to use in their preservation activities is the Certified Local Government Program. The Certified Local Government program extends the federal and state preservation partnership to the local level. It enhances the local government role in preservation by strengthening a community's preservation program and its link with the Historic Preservation Division. In Georgia, the Certified Local Government program builds upon the longstanding working relationship between the Historic Preservation Division and the local governments by expanding the scope of local responsibilities and opportunities for preservation. Any city, town, or county which has enacted a historic preservation ordinance, enforces that ordinance through a local preservation commission, and has met requirements outlined in the Procedures for Georgia's Certified Local Government Program is eligible to become a CLG.
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