Georgia
Landscaping For Transit Stations
In Atlanta, one gardening enthusiast has taken on the challenge of improving MARTA stations using his green thumb.
Tax Breaks For Developers May Leave Parks Dry
Tax incentives of nearly $10 million have been approved for hotel and condo development on one of Georgia's struggling state parks, but some worry that providing tax breaks leaves little or no money left for park maintenance and improvements.
Warning: This Commute May Be Hazardous To Your Health
Metro Atlanta ranks highly in many "best places" lists. But there's one ranking the region is not proud of -- it has the second least healthy commute in the nation.
Car-Sharing Growing In Atlanta
Despite doomsayers' claims that low-density Atlanta would never take to car sharing, Flexcar, the largest car sharing company in the U.S., is expanding its presence in the city.
Atlanta Seeks To Regulate McMansions
The city council is considering new rules to prevent oversized homes on small lots, but some residents in older areas of the city are worried that the new regulations will stall redevelopment.
Atlanta Transit Agency To Undertake Comprehensive Review
Having gone 25 years without a comprehensive review of all routes and operations, officials at MARTA -- metro Atlanta's transit system -- have decided that the time is finally right for an overhaul.
Atlanta Swelling With Coastal Florida Expatriates
Fear of hurricanes, high housing costs, and prohibitive insurance premiums are driving coastal Florida residents north to Atlanta. Real estate agents and developers are happy, but the region is already strained by growth.
Outsourcing Local Government?
Sandy Springs, Georgia, with 80,000 residents, has apparently successfully outsourced all government functions, except for police and fire services.
Transportation Costs Undermine Atlanta's 'Affordable' Label
Metro Atlanta ranked as the second costliest area to live in the U.S. for working families after the region's sky-high transportation costs were considered along with housing costs.
Atlanta's Murder Rate Spikes By 22 Percent
Assaults and property crimes are also up in 2006, according to recently released FBI data. City officials are hoping the increase is a one-time occurrence, and not a trend that could endanger its ongoing urban revitalization efforts.
Revitalizing Atlanta's Cradle of Civil Rights
A joint venture between a prominent African-American church and a private developer is trying to breath new life into Atlanta's Auburn Avenue.
Using Congestion To Get People Out Of Their Cars
While many smart growth advocates embrace the idea of allowing congestion to worsen to encourage the public to drive less, a recent opinion column argues the strategy can only work if good alternatives to driving exist.
Commuter Rail Stymied In Atlanta
Transportation Secretary Peters and the head of Georgia's Dept. of Transportation chatted about grandchildren during a recent visit, but forgot to discuss the region's stalled commuter rail project.
Vancouver To Atlanta: 'Congestion Is Our Friend'
In their annual trip to cities that work better than theirs does, Atlanta leaders visit Vancouver to see first-hand the benefits of density, transit and regional planning.
Hope VI Leads To Revitalization Of Atlanta School
Though not mentioned in this article, a Hope VI-funded revitalization of Atlanta's Carver Homes housing project led to the development of a school which is now being considered as a city-wide model.
274 Years Later, Historic City Finally Realizes Master Plan
The City of Savannah is picking up where its founder started by adding a new 56-acre mixed-use project originally envisioned as part of its 1733 master plan.
Time For Atlanta To Face Its Traffic Problem
Metro Atlanta's boom probably won't last unless state and local leaders tackle the worsening traffic and begin investing in public transit.
Atlanta Receives Grant To Study Need For Second Airport
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International is the world's busiest passenger airport. But the federal government thinks it may not be enough to handle future demand. A $1 million grant will enable the region to crunch the numbers.
Roads Can't Keep Up With Atlanta's Revitalization
As suburbanites who moved to the City of Atlanta to avoid crushing traffic congestion are ironically realizing, over-stressed in-town roads are buckling under the pressure of exponentially increasing usage. But help may not be on the way.
Getting 'Creative' To Protect Artists' Spaces
A consultant's report recommends Atlanta codify the protection of artists' spaces in new zoning. Many cities are trying to redress the "Catch-22" of gentrification -- the displacement of artists from neighborhoods they helped turn around.
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