Georgia

Midtown Atlanta's Urban Vision

Midtown Atlanta, is creating its urban vision with zoning ordinances, streetscape improvements , and transportation changes.

December 4, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta First City To Announce Segway Pilot Program

Atlanta, GA, announce a pilot program for the Segway Human Tranporter, previously known as "Ginger."

December 4, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Georgia's Growth Vision And Legacy

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution evaluates Governor Roy Barnes' vision for growth and planning legacy.

November 28, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta's Mansion Glut

While affordable housing may be scarce, there is no shortage of million dollar homes in metro Atlanta.

November 27, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tech Companies Relocating To Atlanta

High-tech entrepreneurs and venture capitalists are moving to Atlanta, GA, attracted by the lower cost of living and better office space rates.

November 21, 2001 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Georgia Aquarium May Be A Go In Atlanta's Midtown

Home Depot chairman's foundation to spend up to $200 million to build Georgia Aquarium near Atlantic Station development.

November 20, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Centergy: Atlanta's Tech Corridor

Despite the weird names, Yamacraw is an important component of 'Centergy' -- the centerpiece of Altanta's technology economic development initiative.

November 15, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta's First Aquarium In A Mini-city

A long-proposed aquarium may become part of a $2 billion mini-city that will include apartments, condominiums, shops and offices.

November 14, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Corporate Support In Atlanta Dwindling

New transit improvments in downtown are finally being made, but the major corporations that support civic life are leaving the city.

November 14, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Metro Atlanta Leaders Seek Ideas From Crystal City

Delegation seeks advice from Crystal City complex managers about dreams of emulating the D.C. development near the Atlanta airport.

November 13, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Gateway Village May Become Atlanta's New Gateway

Visitors arriving at Hartsfield International Airport will be able to head for the new minicity of Gateway Village.

November 13, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Building Boom In Stone Mountain, GA

A building boom arrives in Stone Mountain, GA.

November 9, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Georgia Needs Better Water Resource Planning

Increased growth between Atlanta and Athens is putting dramatic pressure on the river basins that supply water to middle Georgia.

November 9, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Readers Respond: HOV Lanes Or Lexus Lanes?

Readers respond to editorial on converting high-occupany vehicle (HOV) lanes to toll lanes.

November 9, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Don't Let The Rich Bypass Traffic In 'Lexus Lanes'

Op-ed advocates against allowing commuters who are willing to pay to bypass congested traffic by using special "Lexus Lanes."

November 8, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Pollution and Traffic Congestion Are Cultural Problems

Mark Bauerlein blames the "car-culture" for pollution, traffic congestion, and loss of public life and points out why "this is a cultural problem, not a transportation problem."

November 8, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

New Projects To Reshape Metro Atlanta's College Park

$2 billion worth of projects aim to transform downtown College Park in Atlanta, GA.

November 8, 2001 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Bus Popularity Surprises Gwinnett, GA

Bus service launched in Gwinnett, GA, is off to a good start.

November 7, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Economic Development Along Atlanta-Macon Line

Economic development to be encouraged along the Atlanta-Macon commuter line.

November 6, 2001 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Atlantic Station On Track In Atlanta

Atlantic Station, an ambitious multibillion-dollar mixed-use project is ready for the first phase.

November 6, 2001 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.

Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold

The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.