Atlanta

Governor Backs Rail For Metro Atlanta

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue has surprised many in the state by reversing his position and pledging full support for commuter rail in metropolitan Atlanta.
20 June 2008 - 12:00pm
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Can a Tunnel Cure Atlanta's Congestion?

This article from Reason argues that a double-decker traffic tunnel can effectively reduce congestion in Atlanta -- one of the most congested cities in America.
4 June 2008 - 7:00am
Reason

Developer Wants to Tear Down Landmark, Rebuild A Few Blocks Away

If you demolish a building, then recreate it exactly in a different spot, will it retain its original character? Atlantans may find out.
24 May 2008 - 11:00am
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Building Water Slides in Drought Country

Water shortages have hammered the Atlanta region. But despite the drought, one real estate developer is planning to build a huge water park.
8 May 2008 - 2:00pm
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Survey Respondents Support Tax for Transit

A survey of residents in metro Atlanta shows that 58% of residents would support an additional 1-cent tax to fund public transit.
26 April 2008 - 7:00am
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Controversial Homemade Robo-Cop Fights Vagrancy

The satirical news show The Colbert Report takes a look at the "BumBot" -- a robot used by an Atlanta bar owner to dispel vagrants from his property. Some citizens say the robot is dehumanizing, but others call it a hero.
25 April 2008 - 1:00pm
Colbert Report

Atlanta's Streetcars Sidetracked

Atlanta's ambitious plans for inner-city rail were downsized, as New Urbanist Andres Duany criticized the City's implementation of his vision for streetcars in Midtown Atlanta.
28 March 2008 - 6:00am
Atlanta Journal Constitution
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