City Council Workshop | May 28, 2026

The City of Savannah City Council held a workshop on May 28, 2026, focusing on several key community development initiatives. Significant procurement-related discussions included the presentation and planned adoption of the Public Art Master Plan, which was revised to address council concerns about governance, staffing, and resident engagement. The plan proposes using existing commissions and community involvement in artist selection without immediately adding new staff, with formal adoption expected in June. Additionally, the council reviewed updates on the Parking Matters plan aimed at expanding parking restrictions and protections for residents, with an ordinance anticipated for August. The workshop also covered the Foresight Park Master Plan, which guides ongoing and future park improvements, and the River Street Vision Plan, emphasizing multimodal infrastructure and accessibility enhancements. The council discussed upcoming housing toolkit text amendments to promote equitable development and transit-oriented housing, with public engagement and planning commission review scheduled for summer. These initiatives involve potential contract awards, policy implementations, and capital improvement projects that will require future procurement actions and budget considerations.