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Inclusionary Zoning Could Spread to Atlanta's Suburbs

Brookhaven, Georgia is rewriting its citywide zoning code, including density bonuses and mandatory inclusionary zoning in one of the new code's overlays.

September 5, 2018 - Reporter Newspapers

Fulton County, Georgia's 40-Year Transit Plan Targets High Quality Bus Service

All of Fulton County, Georgia except Atlanta (which has its own transit plans) is moving forward with a new transit agenda.

February 3, 2018 - Reporter Newspapers

A Small Corner of an Atlanta Suburb Could Ditch Parking Minimums

The Brookhaven-Peachtree Overlay District will redraw the plans for a MARTA-adjacent part of the Atlanta suburb of Brookhaven.

November 12, 2017 - Reporter Newspapers

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Atlanta Needs a New Tree Ordinance

Having learned from a pair of recent controversies, the city of Atlanta is ready to study and draft a new tree ordinance.

June 21, 2017 - Reporter Newspapers

Atlanta Suburb Bringing Its Zoning Code Up to Speed

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March 23, 2017 - Reporter Newspapers

Apartments to be Razed for Athletic Complex

As part of a larger parks plan, one Atlanta suburb wants to use its bonds to build a sports complex where housing already exists. Adding to the controversy, the idea doesn't seem to have gone through a proper public review. Melissa Weinman reports.

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