2300 Buford Highway
Buford, Georgia 30518
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Welcome to Historic Buford, a thriving live, work and play community! Face any direction and you’ll find shopping, recreation, history, business opportunities and more in Buford. It’s a great place to start a business, raise a family or settle into a life of leisure. Whatever your course, there’s a path in Buford. Start with Buford’s historic downtown district, with its many restaurants, shops and galleries. It’s the perfect place to get acquainted with our great city. Friendly restauranteurs invite you to come by for a fresh brewed cup of coffee, glass of wine or a full course meal before you enjoy a casual stroll along Main Street. We welcome you to our city…come live, work and play with us, while you enjoy our historic past and become part of our exciting future!

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2045 Comprehensive Plan

The Comprehensive Plan is the City of Buford's overarching policy statement and blueprint for the community's future. It is a high-level, "big picture" look at Buford's direction for the next 20 years. The plan will be a result of the community's collaborative efforts to envision the future of Buford, including contributions from community members, the steering committee, elected officials, City staff, and the planning team.

MULTI-DAY WORKSHOP

September 26-28, 2023

Buford Community Center

Buford citizens and stakeholders are invited to participate in a multi-day workshop as part of updating Buford’s comprehensive plan! The consultants will be at the Community Center from September 26^th through the 28^th working on strategies, policies, and a framework for future development. During the workshop, all are invited to participate and share ideas, voice concerns, and describe their vision for Buford over the next five to ten years. The workshop will conclude with a Public Open House where all are invited to give their feedback on the draft plan recommendations.

Tuesday, September 26, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Open Work Session
Location: Buford Community Center – School Classroom

Wednesday, September 27, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Open Work Session
Location: Buford Community Center – School Classroom

Thursday, September 28, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Public Open House
Location: Buford Community Center - Ballroom

Citizens who are unable to attend the workshop but would like to provide their ideas regarding the plan can contact Bryan Kerlin, City Manager, by e-mail at bkerlin@cityofbuford.com. Comments can also be mailed to Mr. Kerlin’s attention at 2300 Buford Highway, Buford, Georgia 30518.

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Create Gwinnett is the Gwinnett Arts & Creativity Economy Master Plan and the first ever comprehensive plan for the County to grow creativity and support arts and culture as an engine for the County’s prosperity. The City of Buford, along with other Gwinnett Cities, is participating in this Plan. Gwinnett has launched Create Gwinnett, the county's first-ever Arts and Creative Economy Master Plan. click here for more information

Buford Forward-LCI 10 Year Plan Update

Forward Buford is the City of Buford's 2015 Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) 10-Year Plan Update. The plan is about creating a vision for central Buford and nearby areas that will leverage Buford's history, attract jobs, encourage thoughtful development, enhance transportation, strengthen the downtown core, and maintain the city's high quality of life.

Buford LCI 10yr Plan Update