Created in 1992 by the Georgia General Assembly, Savannah Development and Renewal Authority is an independent public development authority. We work with the local government and private sector to plan, develop, and promote greater downtown Savannah. Quality cities and business environments don’t just happen; they have to be created and nurtured. At SDRA, our goal is to be the leader in developing both the physical environment and a successful community culture.

Nominate a Business or Organization for an SDRA Golden Broom Award

Presented by SDRA, the Golden Broom Award recognizes businesses and organizations in the greater downtown Savannah area for their ongoing contribution to beautifying the community. Each quarter, the SDRA Board of Directors reviews nominated organizations and selects a winner for its commitment to keeping its properties clean, well-maintained, and litter-free.

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Downtown Savannah 2033 | A Master Plan for Savannah

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In 2011, the City of Savannah adopted portions of a Master Plan, the first cohesive vision of the city’s future since General Oglethorpe laid out the squares. SDRA led an update to that 20-year plan called Downtown Savannah 2033, that expands the boundaries of the city’s growth potential and accounts for the effect on its people. On Sept. 26, 2019, the City of Savannah Mayor and Council adopted the 2033 Downtown Savannah Plan together with the Congress for the New Urbanism Eastside Redevelopment Plan and Southside Retrofit Legacy Projects.