Community and Economic Development

The Department of Community and Economic Development oversees long-term planning and community revitalization efforts. The department is also responsible for the administration of the annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The department further provides the administration of the Planning Board, and works closely with Parks and Recreation, Engineering, and Code Enforcement offices to progress community goals and the quality of life throughout the city.

Program responsibilities include but are not limited to: comprehensive planning, brownfield planning, remediation, and redevelopment, land use planning, downtown and waterfront revitalization, connectivity planning and implementation, sustainability implementation and smart growth practices, grant funding applications and administration, and CDBG oversight and administration.

To view Rome’s current projects, visit: www.romerises.com

Documents for Download:

• Woodhaven Environmental Review
• Rome DRI Plan
• Comprehensive Plan 2018: Appendix F Sustainability
• Rome Comprehensive Action Plan
• Rome Comprehensive Masterplan Community Profile
• 2006 Rome Urban Design Plan Final Report
• Rome Wayfinding Plan
• Rome Comprehensive Plan Appendices
• Historic District Inventory

Community & Economic Development Contact Information:

Matthew J Andrews
Deputy Director of Community and Economic Development
(315) 339-7628
Email: Matthew Andrews