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DDA eyes Terra Alma partnership for business recruitment; UGA and Clemson to assist East Thomaston plan
Summary
The Downtown Development Authority discussed outreach to Terra Alma to support small-business recruitment and confirmed a Jan. 30–Feb. 1 visit from University of Georgia and Clemson architecture students to work on an East Thomaston master plan and a Jan. 31 visioning session.
Taylor Smith, Economic Development Director for the City of Thomaston, told the Downtown Development Authority on Jan. 15 that he has been "courting the 'Terra Alma' group" to assist with small-business recruitment and that the group prepared a prospective scope of work following an in-person site visit. Board members had questions about pricing and potential impact; Smith proposed arranging a virtual or in-person presentation so members could meet the group and ask questions.
Smith also briefed the board on a planned visit from the University of Georgia College of Environment & Design and the Clemson University School of Architecture scheduled for Jan. 30–Feb. 1. He said students would assist in developing a master-planned vision for East Thomaston and urged board members to promote a community visioning session on Jan. 31 at Stonewell Worship Center. "He challenged board members to share info on the community survey and planned visioning session for 1/31 at Stonewell Worship Center," the minutes state.
Smith provided brief updates on other downtown projects, including the "Thomaston Exchange." Ivy Jacques asked to be included on the design of raised beds, in partnership with the Upson County Extension Office. No contract or procurement decision was made at the Jan. 15 meeting; members discussed outreach and next steps for presentations and engagement.
