Chatham County - Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission

We are the bridge between Chatham County, metropolitan Savannah, and our neighboring low-country communities. We are privileged to work with our governmental partners at all levels to responsibly balance growth and development while preserving our unique natural and historic treasures. Through collaboration and uniting urban planning, development, transportation, zoning, historic preservation, and natural resource planning, we live our motto:

Planning the Future, Respecting the Past.
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Office Closure Notice


➤The MPC office will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and Wednesday, December 25, 2024, for the Christmas holidays. Regular operations will resume on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 8:30 AM.


 ➤The MPC office will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, for New Year's Day. Regular operations will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 8:30 AM.

- The Chatham County – Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission

Announcements

CORE MPO - Request for Proposals 2025


➤ The Chatham County – Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) on behalf of the Coastal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CORE MPO) and Effingham County is requesting proposals to provide Engineering Design Consultant Services for the SR 26/US 80 CORRIDOR STUDY, PHASE II FROM THE BRYAN COUNTY/EFFINGHAM COUNTY LINE (OGEECHEE RIVER) TO THE EFFINGHAM COUNTY/CHATHAM COUNTY LINE.

➤ If interested in receiving a complete copy of the RFP specifications, please go to our website at https://www.thempc.org/Core/RFP2025.

Historic Preservation Board


➤ EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 12, 2024, 12:00 a.m.:

➤ All Historic Preservation Commission submissions, including STAFF reviews will be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission. This process will continue until further notice.

MPC releases Citizens Guide to Government, New District Maps

SAVANNAH (May 16) – The Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission recently released its “Citizen’s Guide to Government” digital document and the new district maps for Chatham County, the City of Savannah, and the Savannah-Chatham County School Board on its website.

The Citizen’s Guide to Government document is a comprehensive visual guide outlining all the elected officials serving Chatham County with contact information for citizens’ use. The list consists of officials from local to federal offices.

Chatham County and Savannah’s new district maps are now available at www.thempc.org. Individuals can download the maps as Adobe PDF documents for print.

News

The CORE MPO adopted the FY2024 UPWP at the Feb 2023 meeting

Job Opportunities

The MPC is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions. These positions are open until filled.

➤ Planner
➤ Transportation Planner

Send resumes to Pamela Everett, Assistant Executive Director, Compliance & Operations at: everettp@thempc.org.


Subdivision Stakeholder Meeting Audio

Oct 17, 2022 Meeting


City of Savannah Redistricting

The City of Savannah provides linked documents for information regarding the redistricting process for the City Council.


Countywide Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) process

The countywide Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) process is being overseen by the MPC. Please go to https://mpc.compplan2040.org/Home/ServiceDeliveryStrategy for further details.


Newsletter and Special Publications

MPC's 2023 Annual Report

MPC 2023 Annual Report

MPC Fall Newsletter

MPC's Adventure Book

MPC's Adventure Book

CATCast Ep 8

➤ Faye DiMassimo, Executive Director/CEO Chatham Area Transit
➤ Melanie Wilson, Executive Director and CEO of Chatham County Metropolitan Planning Commission
➤ Ann Purcell, Vice Chairman of the State Transportation Board for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)

Together, they'll dive deep into discussions on transportation planning, regional development, and the visionary strides being made in shaping our community's transit landscape.