About The Project
The 2045 Comprehensive Plan is Alpharetta’s community-driven blueprint for managing growth, preserving quality of life, and investing wisely for the next two decades. We’re updating it in 2026 to measure progress, respond to emerging opportunities and challenges, and re-engage residents and businesses in shaping what comes next. Join us at meetings, online activities, and surveys to add your voice to Alpharetta’s future.
Purpose of the 2045 Comprehensive Plan
This plan guides where and how Alpharetta grows through 2045—covering land use, housing, transportation, the economy, and quality of life. It updates the Horizon 2040 Comprehensive Plan with current data and refined policies, extending the shared vision forward. Completing this state-required five-year update also preserves Alpharetta’s Qualified Local Government (QLG) status with Georgia DCA, ensuring the city stays eligible for important state and federal funding.
- Guide growth through 2045. Set a clear framework for land use, housing choices, mobility, economic vitality, and everyday quality of life.
- Update Horizon 2040. Refresh conditions, tune policies, and extend the community’s vision forward to 2045—building on what works and fixing what doesn’t.
- Meet state requirements. Complete the Georgia DCA five-year update to maintain Qualified Local Government (QLG) status—and keep Alpharetta eligible for key state and federal funding.
Process Objectives
- A plan by—and for—the community. Engage neighborhoods, businesses, and diverse voices through a mix of in-person pop-ups, workshops, and online tools so everyone can be heard.
- Future Land Use & redevelopment. Update the Future Land Use Map and a targeted redevelopment strategy that manages transitions, supports corridors and centers, and thoughtfully repositions Alpharetta’s office stock amid changing markets.
- Integrate recent initiatives. Carry forward and align recommendations from the North Point Framework Plan, Windward/Hwy 9 Strategic Plan, South Main LCI, and Brookside Small Area Plan into one coherent roadmap.
- Meet state requirements. Complete the Georgia DCA five-year update to maintain Qualified Local Government (QLG) status and preserve eligibility for key state and federal funding.
- Action & accountability. Deliver a new Community Work Program (CWP) with clear owners, timelines, and metrics, and update the Report of Accomplishments (ROA) to track progress since 2021.
