Savannah Development and Renewal Authority

In 1992, the Georgia General Assembly created the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority (SDRA) to renew, revitalize, and beautify distressed areas of Savannah. As an independent public agency, the function of the SDRA is to work with the local government and the private sector to strengthen the economic climate of Greater Downtown Savannah.


SDRA‚s mission is to lead a coordinated strategy of economic development and civic design strengthening Greater Downtown Savannah as:
* The heart of the city of all Savannahians;
* The economic hub of the region;
* A prosperous place for business and institutions; and
* An attractive urban environment for residents and visitors.

For over a decade, the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority (SDRA) has joined with many community leaders, downtown merchants, property owners, preservation advocates, and residents to develop strategies that have brought new life into Greater Downtown Savannah.  Through partnerships with the City of Savannah, and other organizations, SDRA has worked hard to ensure that downtown Savannah remains the economic, social, and cultural center of the region and an all around great place to live, work, and play. SDRA has developed several committees, including the MLK, Jr. Boulevard/Montgomery Street Revitalization Committee. The committee‚s mission is to serve in the capacity of an advisory committee to offer input into the programs and activities of the three standing committees as it relates to revitalization of the MLK, Jr. Boulevard and Montgomery Street corridor.