The Planning and Zoning Department leads several key community planning initiatives that help shape the future of the City of Kennesaw. Use the links below to explore the City’s ongoing planning efforts and stay informed about current studies, updates, and long‑range visioning projects.
2025 Livable Centers Initiative Study
The City, in collaboration with Pond & Company, is identifying key redevelopment sites and placemaking opportunities to strengthen connections to downtown Kennesaw along Cobb Parkway, while exploring ways to improve walkability and overall connectivity. To learn more about the LCI study and upcoming engagement opportunities, visit the project page.
The City of Kennesaw was selected as one of six communities to receive a Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) in 2025 to support a study focused on creating a more vibrant, walkable community. The study area covers a 0.5‑mile stretch of Cobb Parkway between Watts Drive and Summer Street.
2027 Comprehensive Plan Update
The City, in partnership with Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc., is updating the Comprehensive Plan, which outlines the community’s long‑term vision and guides daily decision‑making. To learn more about the Comprehensive Plan update and upcoming engagement opportunities, visit the project page.
The City’s Comprehensive Plan outlines the community’s long‑term vision and provides the policies that guide everyday decision‑making. Because planning is an ongoing process that must respond to changing needs and conditions, the City updates its Comprehensive Plan every five years to ensure it remains relevant and effective.