City of Lawrenceville Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

historical treasures of Lawrenceville are within theDowntown Overlay District, there are historical areas andproperties outside of the downtown area that should bepreserved and protected from incompatible development aswell as be converted for cultural reuse, such as museumsand art galleries.Additional design and modification guidelines are needed forareas located near properties that qualify as candidates forredevelopment and infill development. These guidelinesshould address lot size, appropriate modifications, or theencroachment of incompatible development. Many of thehistoric sites and features may be at risk if inappropriatedevelopment occurs or if the historical structures are leftunused and unappreciated by the community.Groundwater ResourcesThe City has in past comprehensive plans placed a greatdeal of emphasis on the protection of the groundwaterresources underneath Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville aquifer).The City is currently using these resources to supplementthe water that is bought from Gwinnett County and is in thein the process of developing numerous additional wells toincrease the City’s water production. The City mustcontinue to protect the quality of the groundwater.3.5.2 Natural and Cultural ResourcesOpportunitiesGreen Space and Park PreservationEfforts should be made to create and implement acomprehensive green space/walking trail master plan andkeep it up-to-date. By developing a protectiveordinance/overlay district, the City could demonstrate itscommitment to protecting these resources frominappropriate development. The City should also undertakethe development of a series of neighborhood “pocketparks”, similar to Bartow Jenkins Park on US 29. These“pocket parks”, and accompanying trails, would providepedestrian/bicycle connection between neighborhoods andallow residents to exercise, visit and will also keep cars offof the streets.City of Lawrenceville 3 - 9Comprehensive Plan 2030Adopted VersionCommunity Agenda 6 October 2008