Plans and Studies

From time to time, the City conducts research and publishes plans and studies. Links to key plans and studies are provided below.

City of Sandy Springs Comprehensive Plan and The Next Ten Initiative

Crossroads Small Area Plan

The City of Sandy Springs is developing a plan for the “Crossroads” area, which includes properties located east and west of Roswell Road from Interstate 285 to the southern end of The Prado shopping center.

The purpose of the plan is to address current and future community needs while envisioning how the area may evolve over the next 10–15 years.

City Center and City Springs Master Plans

The current City Center Master Plan was adopted in 2012. The update evaluates community needs and priorities related to land use and development patterns, transportation and parking management, economic development, and placemaking opportunities.

The plan establishes a 10-year vision for the City Springs district.

Transportation Master Plan Update

The City’s current Transportation Master Plan was adopted in April 2021. The plan identifies transportation needs throughout Sandy Springs and outlines projects and strategies intended to improve transportation safety and operations.

In November 2025, the City began work on an update to the 2021 Transportation Master Plan.

Roswell Road Access Management Plan

Roswell Road Transit Access and Streetscape Improvements Plan

• Roswell Road Transit and Streetscape Improvements Concept Summary Report (PDF)

This concept report summarizes development of the Roswell Road Transit and Streetscape Improvement Project through completion of the concept phase.

The report describes the project purpose and outlines key project components proposed as part of the concept layouts.

Powers Ferry Transportation Study

Planning and Transportation Studies

• Roberts Drive Side Path Scoping Study (PDF)
• Peachtree Dunwoody Road and Lake Hearn Drive Improvements Concept Report (PDF)

Strategic Economic Development Plan

The North End

• North End Revitalization Information
• North End Roadway Safety Analysis
• North End Revitalization Task Force

Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan

The City Council adopted the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan in 2014. This plan marked the first comprehensive evaluation of Sandy Springs’ existing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and identified priorities for future investments.

Adopted Sandy Springs Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trail Plan (December 2014)

• Executive Summary (2 MB PDF)
• Final Report (8 MB PDF)
• Final Report with Appendices (17 MB PDF)

Sidewalk Master Plan Map

The Sidewalk Master Plan Network Map provides a visual representation of the City’s Sidewalk Master Plan.

• Sidewalk Master Plan Network Map (PDF)

Recreation and Parks Master Plan

Chattahoochee Riverfront Access Plan

Trail Master Plan (PDF)