Atlanta
Density Skepticism and Neighborhood Protection
Resistance mounts to the zoning reforms gaining traction in the United States.
Streetcar Connection to the Beltline Could Benefit From Federal Funding
Flush with federal stimulus cash and angling for more, planners in Atlanta will explore alignment for a potential rail transit connection to the Beltline.
New Bikeways Coming to Atlanta This Year
Several new bike projects in the Atlanta area are slated to begin construction this year.
Increasing the Ambition for an Atlanta-Area Express Bus Lane Project
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority recently proposed ambitious station design concepts to supplement the Georgia Department of Transportation's plans for a 16-mile express bus lane system on Ga. Highway 400.
Atlanta Passes New Short-Term Rental Rules
Under the new regulations, homeowners must register for a license and collect city hotel taxes for short-term rental properties.
New Beltline Tax Quickly Wins Council Support
The BeltLine Special Services District, first proposed in January 2021, already has a green light from the Atlanta City Council.
Debating Atlanta's 'City Design Housing' Reform Movement
One of the most ambitious zoning reform efforts in the country is still in early stages, and the public has taken notice.
Massive Transit-Oriented Office Complex Takes Shape in Atlanta
The State Farm regional hub will house more than 8,500 employees and provide access to public transit and local amenities.
Atlanta Weighs 'Midtown Connector' Freeway Cap
The billion-dollar project would create a 25-acre park and 3.5 miles of new bike and pedestrian routes.
Community Ownership Puts Real Estate in the Hands of Local Residents
One Atlanta neighborhood is experimenting with an ownership model that lets residents buy shares in a community-owned property.
Three Years of Inclusionary Zoning Nets More Affordable Housing, Multi-Family Development in Atlanta
The city of Atlanta has released an analysis of the first three years of an Inclusionary Zoning policy for neighborhoods around the Beltline.
Warehouse Moratorium Sought in Suburban Georgia to Slow Road Damage
Traffic from the area's booming distribution centers is damaging local roads and causing concern among residents.
New Property Tax Proposed to Fund Final Atlanta Beltline Construction
A financial plan to get the Atlanta Beltline across the finish line.
How Atlanta Plans to Overhaul Zoning for Housing Affordability
The "Atlanta City Design: Housing" initiative is one of the most ambitious planning reform efforts of any large U.S. city, but it's just getting started.
$100 Million to Preserve Transit Oriented Affordable Housing in Atlanta
Atlanta continues its commitment to ensuring affordable housing supply in the city, announcing the most recent in a series of funded programs earlier this month.
First Wave of Affordable Housing Bonds Ratified in Atlanta
A down payment on a $100 million investment in affordable housing is moving forward in Atlanta.
Security Deposit Alternatives: The Misleading Marketing of 'Renter's Choice'
Dozens of cities and states are considering legislation allowing alternatives to upfront security deposits, such as "security deposit insurance." The only problem? It's not actually insurance.
Atlanta to Tackle Affordability by Zoning Reform
A new initiative designed to implement the goals of the One Atlanta Housing Affordability Action Plan was announced last week in Atlanta.
Why Gwinnett County Rejected a Transit Tax Again
Coronavirus and a heavy rail project doomed a transit sales tax in Gwinnett County, Georgia, according to this election post-mortem.
Atlanta Bus Rapid Transit Project, a First in Georgia, Moves Along
The first-ever Bus Rapid Transit system for the region surrounding Atlanta is making progress, and ready to hire consultants.
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