Resource
Protection
Safeguarding Our Heritage, Securing Our Future
Committed to preserving Chattahoochee Hills' unique landscapes, including farmlands, historic sites, and scenic parks & trails, while raising awareness about the importance of protecting our community resources.
Objectives:
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Protect parks, trails, forests, wetlands, farmland, and historic properties from development and degradation.
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Preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the region.
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Raise awareness about the importance of protecting our community resources.
Proposed
Initiatives
TDR Program
Transactions
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Conduct community educational workshops.
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Work with the City of Chatt Hills and interested participants to facilitate TDR Program transactions.
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Assist with establishing a TDR Program Bank for Chattahoochee Hills.
Preservation
Goal Setting
& Education
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Host community informational meetings and workshops to gather information, explore opportunities, and enhance preservation goals.
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Develop a resource inventory with a focus on prime farmland protection.
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Develop and distribute educational materials.
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Host events and use social media to inform the community about the value of resource protection and ongoing conservation efforts.
Conservation Easements
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Perform outreach and provide appropriate support, including for smaller acreage and agricultural projects.
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Develop a resource inventory for conservation easements.
Development Rights &
Land Acquisitions
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Organize fundraising campaigns and apply for grants.
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Assess priorities for acquisition and participate as needed.
Revolving
Fund
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Establish a revolving fund to acquire, stabilize, and resell priority development rights and properties to conservation-minded buyers.
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Reinvest proceeds for future projects.
- As appropriate, assist in the development of guidelines for resource protection and sustainable development in the City.