Business View Civil and Municipal | June 2022

21 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 ALPHARETTA , GEORGI A in the State of Georgia to raise a family and do business,” Gilvin says. “A lot of the challenge, as we continue to evolve and build housing, is that there are fewer spaces around the country that offer what we offer. So the demand is outstripping the development. We have to be careful because at some point, if you over develop, then you’ve lost what made it special in the first place.” To prevent that from happening, the city has developed a comprehensive land use plan that will help maintain the small town charm. “We have been on the forefront of evolving the suburban atmosphere with urban amenities,” and all those private sector organizations that helped build that environment.” The strong workforce and highly sought-after school system have made Alpharetta a very attractive community for families to settle in. Coupled with the influx of people looking to move out of major cities following the pandemic, Alpharetta has seen an increase in population lately. The city has incorporated new developments over the past decade, but the recent increase in population has come with more challenges. “Our goal long term is to remain the best place