CNU Denver
June 12, 2009
What do we do now?
Vince Graham
vince@iongroup.com

6 Phasing lessons from 1734 Savannah, Georgia
Importance of site selection. 40’ Too much planning is
bluff and boat access very close to presumptuous. Provide room to
shore. Oglethorpe laid out 5 cities. grow in a flexible manner.
Savannah was the only one to Oglethorpe’s original plan called
endure and prosper. for 6 squares on 65 acres. 4
were built, 2 added later, and
the plan was ultimately expanded
to 24 squares (over the next
150 years).
James Oglethorpe’s
Tent. Must have a
qualified and passionate
vision keeper.
Be humble. Don’t get
ahead of yourself.
Complete a 1st phase to
Set the tone with establish credibility.
modest, but high
quality buildings and
infrastructure.

Benefits: Capacity to Adapt and Evolve
Johnson Square, Savannah
1734 1837

I’On
244 Acres
762 Homes + Commercial
and Civic
Jacob Bond I’On

I’On 1997
I’On 2006

I’On Historic District
Circa 1998

Morris Square
2.4 Acres
70 Homes + Commercial
and 3 City Parks

Mixson
44 Acres
950 Homes + 200,000 s.f. Commercial
+ Civic

“The future is already here, it’s just not evenly distributed.”
- William Gibson