Infrastructure remains a critical underpinning of the city’s growth strategy. Leadership noted recent roadway improvements in downtown, including milling and repaving work, new striping, and refined parking areas. The city also created additional parking in a targeted location to better support restaurants and businesses. At the same time, Villa Rica is addressing deeper capacity constraints, working with the state to expand service capacity and pursuing intergovernmental agreements with neighboring counties to strengthen supply options. These measures are designed to ensure the city can support new development while also sustaining quality of service for existing residents and businesses. Housing is another central issue, and Villa Rica’s position reflects both national realities and local capacity. The Mayor acknowledges the broader housing shortage, but notes that Villa Rica has already experienced significant residential growth 53 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 02 VILLA RICA, GA
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