1. In the Research phase, the planning team reviewed data and previous planning efforts to understand the various trends and phenomena in Gwinnett County. This phase officially kicked off with a Public Hearing on December 19, 2017 as part of the Board of Commissioner’s Public Hearing.
   
   
2. In the Vision phase, the planning team worked with the community to establish a unified vision for the future of the County. This part of the process included a series of Community Open Houses and other community engagement events to solicit feedback.
   
   
3. In the Develop phase, the planning team prepared the plan and investigated different approaches to achieve the established Vision for the community. This part of the process also included a series of Community Open Houses and other community engagement events.
   
   
4. In the Document phase, the planning team made final recommendations and prepare the tangible planning document. This part of the process also included a series of Community Open Houses and other community engagement events.
   
   
5. In the final Adopt phase, the planning team coordinated with regulatory agencies such as the Department of Community Affairs and the Atlanta Regional Commission. This phase kicked off with a Public Hearing on October 23, 2018 as part of the Board of Commissioner’s Public Hearing. 
   
   

The Unified Plan was adopted by the Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2019.