GSU researcher explains how cityhood feasibility studies are conducted
Photo of a South DeKalb neighborhood that’s included in the DeKalb Cityhood Movement. (Courtesy of Claudette Leak)
Courtesy of Claudette Leak
Several cityhood movements are happening across metro Atlanta.
And there are several steps a committee or group must take to create a city, including approval from local lawmakers.
Peter Bluestone is a senior research associate at the Center for State and Local Finance at Georgia State University, which created the feasibility study for the proposed City of East Cobb. He talked with “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott on Friday about the process of conducting a feasibility study.
“The goal of a feasibility study is education, right — educating the committee who is interested in forming the new city, educating citizens in the area who would be impacted by such a city and providing information to policymakers,” said Bluestone.
To listen to the full conversation, click the audio player above.
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