Why is the Georgia Greenspace Program (the program) important?
Between 1995 and 2025, Georgia’s population is projected to grow by 37%, adding 2.7 million people. Only California, Texas and Florida will add more people. These new Georgians will expect housing, employment, transportation, and recreational opportunity close to home. Unless we set aside greenspace now, we will be unable to protect our rivers and streams, provide neighborhood recreation in growing communities, and get people out of their cars for short trips. Greenspace helps make communities attractive and livable, and it promotes their economic competitiveness.
