1736 Magazine - Fall 2018

steady.
The upward trajectory we are just beginning
to experience is steep. The future is exciting as
we envision a mighty and thriving Augusta with
a broad economic base that no other community
in the United States can boast.
Augusta Tomorrow’s 2009 Master Plan, The
Westobou Vision, provided a roadmap for the
next 20-25 years for downtown Augusta development.
This master plan incorporated all master
plans in the city of Augusta into one cohesive
vision.
Augusta Tomorrow continues to keep this
master plan alive by steadily working with our
community partners to complete the master
plan projects. In less than 10 years, 60 percent
have been completed or are in progress – a tremendous
accomplishment in a short period of
time, showcasing how quickly Augusta is moving
forward.
For the first time in years, consensus is building
among economic development organizations
on the priorities needed to propel Augusta into
the future. The roadmap is developing, and we
are all starting to speak with one voice.
Every organization has a job to do to ensure
the vision of a thriving Augusta becomes reality.
Augusta Tomorrow, with its unique perspective
and experience, is working to collaborate with
the various downtown organizations and the city
government to ensure all aspects of revitalization
is supported.
In fact, Augusta Tomorrow has compiled the
downtown economic development priorities on
its newly redesigned website, www.augustatomorrow.com,
to create a comprehensive resource
for anyone interested in living, working, playing
or investing in downtown.
Development is moving at a fast pace. As a
community, we need to make sure we do not
lose sight of priorities. Over the years, Augusta
Tomorrow has helped guide development and
offers a unique non-governmental perspective
to projects.
We will continue providing this leadership to
assure a thriving downtown Augusta. •
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