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The Columbus Consolidated Government's Planning Department provides research, analysis, and policy recommendations to the City Council and Planning Advisory Commission (PAC) on land use, zoning, transportation planning, historic preservation, subdivision plat reviews, and urban design.  Our department also acts as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Columbus-Phenix City area (CPCMPO).  

Through the use of a trained, professional planning staff, the department promotes advanced planning initiatives, objective studies and reviews, and the involvement of the community in planning needs. The planning department is committed to bringing together the area’s urban planning resources to prepare for the future needs of our communities.  This web site is designed to provide you with the information you need concerning planning in our community.  Our mission is to provide you with up to date reports on urban planning and design issues, while offering you the opportunity to voice your opinions.  We hope you will find this site informative and will visit it often.

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June 29, 2009  -  Project status update to be provided on Moon Road at public information meeting at North Highland Church, 7300 Whittlesey Boulevard on Monday July 6th, between times of 5:30 pm to 7 pm.

June 24, 2009

Summer, 2009 newsletter now online.

June 17, 2009

Public information meetings for the Long Range Transportation Plan will be held between 5:30 and 7 pm at:

Tuesday July 28, 2009 - Baker Middle School, 1215 Benning Dr, Columbus, GA 31903

Thursday July 30, 2009 - Chattahoochee County, 377 Broad Street, Cusseta, GA 31805

Monday, August 3, 2009 -  Columbus City Council Chambers, 100 Tenth Street, Columbus, GA 31901

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - St. Marks United Methodist Church, 6795 Whitesville Road, Columbus, GA 31904

Thursday, August 6, 2009 - Phenix City Central Activities Center, 1500 Fourteenth Street, Phenix City, 36867

June 17, 2009

The Veterans Parkway Overlay District has been approved by City Council.

May 13, 2009

Public input survey from the May 11th public kickoff meeting of Columbus Design Guidelines (historic districts) now posted.   We encourage you to complete and return it.

Amendment to the 2008-2011 TIP has been passed by Policy Coordinating Committee.  
Amendment   Spreadsheet

April 10, 2009
Spring 2009 Columbus Plans Newsletter online
Read it here

March 26, 2009 - Details of two transportation projects funded with federal stimulus funds posted (.PDF) in accordance with FHWA requirements.