The aquarium, will be the biggest of its kind in the United States.
"The ship-shaped Georgia Aquarium, set to open Nov. 23, will dwarf the nearby Tennessee Aquarium, outsize the world-class Monterey Aquarium in California and even one-up the venerable Shedd Aquarium, the nation's oldest."
Thanks to Brenda Meyer
FULL STORY: Marcus aims to build biggest fish in aquarium sea

San Diego to Rescind Multi-Unit ADU Rule
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HUD Announces Plan to Build Housing on Public Lands
The agency will identify federally owned parcels appropriate for housing development and streamline the regulatory process to lease or transfer land to housing authorities and nonprofit developers.

Florida Considers Legalizing ADUs
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Detroit Transit Agency Requests $20M Budget Increase
The Detroit Department of Transportation wants to boost ridership by hiring more drivers, buying new buses, and enhancing station infrastructure.

California Bill Aims to Boost TOD
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Report: One-Fifth of Seattle Households Are Car-Free
According to one local writer, the city’s low rate of car ownership should encourage officials to support public transit and reduce parking minimums.
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