West Point Outlines Major Redevelopment Plans

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West Point, Georgia officials provided an update on the city's redevelopment efforts, including plans to assemble parcels along the 10th Street corridor and advance design work for a new Marriott-branded hotel at the former Coca-Cola site. The development authority is prioritizing larger-scale projects over selling to smaller entities in order to achieve their vision for the 10th Street area.

Why it matters

West Point is undertaking a strategic redevelopment initiative to transform key areas of the city, particularly the 10th Street corridor. By assembling land and attracting major new developments like the Marriott hotel, the city aims to spur economic growth, create jobs, and enhance the overall appeal and vibrancy of the community.

The details

The development authority has been acquiring parcels along 10th Street over the past 10 years as part of a plan to assemble larger sites that will be more attractive to major developers. While these properties remain assets, the authority views selling to smaller entities as counterproductive to their vision. Instead, they are prioritizing efforts to execute a proposal with engineering firm Harris Gray to complete civil engineering design, permitting, and other preparatory work for the former Coca-Cola site. This will support development efforts by Camp Investments to construct a new Marriott-branded hotel on the property.

• The development authority has been acquiring parcels along 10th Street since 2016.
• The authority is currently working with Harris Gray on design and permitting for the former Coca-Cola site.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Dr. Jennifer Pike is expected to attend the April meeting of the West Point Development Authority to present details on CTAE program participation involving West Point students.