Construction of Buford Highway has been completed in 2023.
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Suwanee Strategic Plan
The City of Suwanee is excited to launch a community-driven, long-term vision for the future of the city. We are eager to hear what the community envisions for Suwanee as we plan for the next 15 years. The planning process will take place over the next year and a half and the City will be offering a variety of ways to get involved.
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The next and most important step in the process is a series of small group roundtable discussions. Over the coming months, the city is hosting facilitated roundtables, each bringing together 10 to 12 citizens for in-depth conversations about Suwanee’s future. These sessions are being held over a series of months and dive into key topics such as economic development, parks and greenspace, public safety, youth and senior engagement, community culture, connectivity, and communication.
What is a strategic plan?
A strategic plan is a roadmap for how the City prioritizes initiatives and investments, and guides the actions of the Mayor, Council and City departments to achieve the goals set forth in the community vision. A strategic plan goes beyond physical planning, such as the 2040 Comprehensive Plan that was adopted in 2019 and is focused on land use and managing growth. A strategic plan hones in on all the other things the City and its partners can do to make Suwanee a great place and respond to the needs and priorities of its residents, workers, and businesses, including economic development, parks, public safety, youth, culture, the arts, seniors, transportation and communication.
Materials
Data Update: Snapshot & Key Insights as of 7/25/2025
Engagement Summary: Snapshot of pop-up event and open house data as of 10/16/2025
Suwanee 2020: This plan was completed in 2012
Suwanee 20/20 Strategic Plan Video: Through animations and interviews, this video offers an overview of the City of Suwanee's 20/20 Vision strategic planning process.
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Have a question or comment? Contact Billqeece Naqawe for more information: BNaqawe@suwanee.com.
Accomplishments
The city has implemented many of these goals and strategies from the 2012 Strategic Plan. Here are just a few notable ones that the city has accomplished in the 2012 plan:
Goal | Transform Buford Highway
Goal | Partner with the Community (Public Safety)
The police have strategically expanded community-oriented policing, particularly with public information efforts and community events such as Coffee with a Cop. A new initiative with the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) has also pushed forward these efforts.
Goal | Expand Town Center
Town Center on Main and DeLay Nature Park construction was completed in 2024. The $75M Solis project opened in 2019 with retail, apartments, and townhomes.
Goal | Encourage Youth Involvement
Suwanee Youth Leader program launched in 2014 and finished its 9th class.
Goal | Recruit Medical Service Providers
Salude, Heartis Senior Living, and other senior living facilities have been developed and opened.
Goal | Support Redevelopment of Pierce’s Corner
Construction for Pierce’s Corner is completed and under contract for a restaurant.
Goal | Promote Citywide Recycling
Since the discontinuation of many private contractors of glass, the city has made glass recycling available to residents.
Goal | Continue and Expand SculpTour Program
In its 8th edition, SculpTour has expanded into Town Center on Main & DeLay Nature Park.
Goal | Target Funding for Passive Open Space
City funded construction of Orchard at White Street Park which opened in 2017.