Forest Park’s planning and community development office told Ward 1 residents the city has been selected to participate in a cohort that will bring housing resources and technical support.

Principal Planner Savon Arnes Kumasa said planning and economic development staff attended a GIC luncheon in Savannah and that Forest Park was named to a cohort the planner referenced as a GIT '20/26' cohort; the planner said the award will provide resources for housing and other development efforts. Staff are also continuing to integrate Tyler Technology as an online permitting, licensing and planning platform so residents and businesses can apply for development services in one place. Kumasa said planning aims to provide a concierge-level model of assistance for applicants and will produce a video series with the city’s public-information office to explain services.

No zoning actions, rezoning votes or ordinance changes were announced during the briefing.