While preparing for my new blog (snicker, snicker... teasing it now) I ran across an interesting PDF.
Lilburn, GA commissioned a real estate analysis to look at ways to revitalize the city. Some of the recommendations have already been undertaken. In fact, the family went wandering on one of the new walking trails across from the recently upgraded park, playground and city complex.
So, diving in to the plan (69 pages!) there are some pretty cool things to learn. These would be especially good for entreprenuers and prospective shop owners, as well as developers and property investors. While looking over the current business propfiles, RCLCO (the company that performed the study) also showed which types of businesses were needed or desired to best suit the direction the City of Lilburn wishes to go.
Specifically, in downtown Lilburn (Old Town Lilburn) the city would like to keep going in the direction of the small shops and local services. Currently there are several antique shops, and what seems to be missing is a local coffee house. They also see a need for restaurants and perhaps a local pizza place.
On a larger scale, there is a need for residential development and perhaps some more infill close to town (walking distance). There is also the possibility of a rail station (if there is a link between Atlanta and Athens via light rail, look for a station in Lilburn... GREAT opportunity if that happens).
For people considering a move to the area, it is nice to know the future plans of the city, and how those could affect property value and demographics. Overall, I like the direction that the city wants to take. Of course, the execution is the important part. So far, I have been on one of the new greenways, the Camp Creek Greenway. It is very nice. I am going to have to check to see how the development of the other greenways is coming along. Also, the city Park and recreation area is very nice.
It is obvious that the City of Lilburn is taking these improvements very seriously. That is a great sign... and clue that it might be a good time to look at Lilburn for a business or investment opportunity.
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Lane - What is the size of the City of Lilburn? I'm impressed that they commissioned such a study. As you say, what a great tool for those thinking of moving to that area.
Debbie - According to Wiki, 11,300 people in just under 4000 household in 2000... In 2006, when the linked study was done, there were 6500 households within 1.75 miles of the city center.
It is loaded with cool info to have, especially for investors and developers.
Lynn - I'm not seeing much in the way of financial incentives, but I think that getting permitted to do something the city is really looking to get done would be a bit easier than to do something the city doesn't really want...