Blythewood Master Plan Receives South Carolina APA Award
The Town of Blythewood, South Carolina, was facing several challenges such as rapid growth and the need for sustainable development. To tackle these challenges, the town hired TSW, an Atlanta-based planning, architecture, and landscape architecture firm, to lead the development of a master plan. The resulting plan was recently awarded the South Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association’s Outstanding Planning Project for a Small Jurisdiction.
The Blythewood Master Plan was developed through an intensive public outreach program that engaged stakeholders in the planning process. The goal was to create a comprehensive plan that focused on smart growth and sustainability. The plan aimed to address the needs of the town’s residents and businesses while preserving its natural resources.
The plan was recognized for its innovation, comprehensiveness, quality, and implementation success. It proposed a variety of strategies to promote sustainable development, including the creation of a walkable downtown district, mixed-use development, and the preservation of open space. The plan also included recommendations for improving transportation, infrastructure, and public spaces.
One of the key features of the Blythewood Master Plan was its emphasis on public engagement. TSW worked closely with the town’s residents, businesses, and community leaders to ensure that the plan reflected their needs and priorities. The plan also included a detailed implementation strategy that outlined specific steps the town could take to achieve its goals.
The success of the Blythewood Master Plan has been recognized by the planning community in South Carolina. The plan’s emphasis on sustainable development and public engagement has become a model for other small towns facing similar challenges. The town has already begun implementing some of the plan’s recommendations, and it is expected to continue to do so in the coming years.
To read more about the Town of Blythewood Master Plan and process, go to tswdesign.com/blythewood/.
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Blythewood Master Plan Receives South Carolina APA Award