3. 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.