Savannah MSA has highest growth rate among Georgia metro areas, 2010-2015 (Atlanta: houses, neighborhood)

[therealpattman]

Originally Posted by Fountain-of-youth

When do we receive those numbers?

The Census Bureau use to track the numbers back in 2010, they have since removed the page but the numbers can be found on Wikipedia. I will dig deeper and keep you updated.

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by redcliffe

Percentages can be tricky, which is why I prefer raw numbers. For instance. Although Savannah has a high rate of growth, it still didn't add as many in raw numbers as any of the largest three in SC. Those msa's are already larger by a good margin, so there percentages are likely to be lower. Look at Atlanta's percentage increase, but then look at the raw number growth. Huge.

I was about to state the very same thing.

[Mutiny77]

Originally Posted by masonbauknight

(b) For 2010-2015, Savannah has joined the "Carolina pantheon" in terms of growth rates. While Myrtle Beach (14.7%), Raleigh (12.7%) and Charleston (12.0%) best Savannah, Savannah's rate is just about as robust as Charlotte's (9.4%) and exceeds most all the other NC and SC metros like Columbia.

Savannah's rate of growth during that period is also tied with Wilmington, which is sometimes overlooked when it comes to growth. The "Floridization" of the Carolina/Georgia coast is well underway.

[WanderingImport]

Originally Posted by Mutiny77

Savannah's rate of growth during that period is also tied with Wilmington, which is sometimes overlooked when it comes to growth. The "Floridization" of the Carolina/Georgia coast is well underway.

Floridization? I'm not sure I would take it that far. Especially in Georgia where there are barrier islands protected from growth or any development.

Side note: I wonder how long it will take for Savannah to pass Augusta in MSA numbers? Considering Augusta is still growing at a good clip including jobs, I'd say it'll still be a LONG time.

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by Mutiny77

Savannah's rate of growth during that period is also tied with Wilmington, which is sometimes overlooked when it comes to growth. The "Floridization" of the Carolina/Georgia coast is well underway.

I wouldn't go that far. The Carolina/Georgia coast will experience a far different destiny than Florida. It is largely defined by a string of barrier islands, and that is highly unlikely to change.

[SavannahLife]

Originally Posted by Mutiny77

Savannah's rate of growth during that period is also tied with Wilmington, which is sometimes overlooked when it comes to growth. The "Floridization" of the Carolina/Georgia coast is well underway.

No. Just no. NO NO NO.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31g0YE61PLQ

East Florida beaches are trashed. Amelia Island not included, I count it as part of Ga.

[Mutiny77]

The growth that's occurring along the Georgia/Carolina coast is mostly sprawl. It won't end up looking exactly like Florida, but let's not kid ourselves into thinking that this is 100% urban, smart growth here.

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by Mutiny77

The growth that's occurring along the Georgia/Carolina coast is mostly sprawl. It won't end up looking exactly like Florida, but let's not kid ourselves into thinking that this is 100% urban, smart growth here.

In the case of GA, let's break it down: The coastline is most pristine and protected. The only islands even available for development are:
St Simons - Controls over further development are tightly controlled, there's a very strict tree ordinance in place, it is not permissible to build a structure over four stories (there are precious few that even go that high) and the Land Trust has amassed an enormous amount of undeveloped land for protection.
Jekyll - State park, development is tightly controlled.
Sea - Mostly SFHs, and it will always be so.
Tybee - mostly lowrise. Can't speak to the covenants in place there, but in will never be a "Florida beach".

[BullochResident]

Originally Posted by Mutiny77

The growth that's occurring along the Georgia/Carolina coast is mostly sprawl. It won't end up looking exactly like Florida, but let's not kid ourselves into thinking that this is 100% urban, smart growth here.

Sprawl is pretty much how the entire sunbelt region is growing. It's not restricted to just the coastal areas.

[SavannahLife]

Yes in Georgia we are fortunate not just that most islands are state or federal parks but that the culture here values what we have. Myrtle Beach or Daytona are not what most locals aspire to be, it seems. I am thankful for this every day. The entire Georgia coast has stood the test of time. For now. There is nothing like being on the boneyard beach of Jekyll, Cumberland or Blackbeard. We must remain vigilant for threats like the Enron/Kinder Morgan Palmetto Pipeline debacle. I am really impressed with our Governor of late actually, on this and many other recent issues, I am liking Deal.