Atlanta

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.

April 26, 2008 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Controversial Homemade Robo-Cop Fights Vagrancy

he 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.

April 25, 2008 - 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.

March 28, 2008 - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

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