Georgia
Redefining The 'New' In New Urbanism
The new Lighthouse Lofts in Atlanta represent a surprising type of new urbanism.
Who Can Reuse Metro Atlanta's Northern Arc Land
Suburban counties want the land acquired for the now-defunct 59-mile Northern Arc tollway in metro Atlanta.
The Future Of Water Privatization
Atlanta's water privatization was the largest privatization of infrastructure in the United States. Now that the contract is cancelled, what does this say for the future of water privatization?
Study: Toll Road Won't Help
Atlanta's proposed 59-mile toll road would do more to harm the region's quality of life than to improve it.
Abolishing Planning Won't Solve Livability Issues
A County Commission in Georgia proposes to abolishing public planning. APA replies.
Another County Abolishes Planning Commission
In what is starting to seem like a national trend, another municipal government terminates it planning commission and land-use plan.
New Urbanist Complex Rises In Atlanta
The new complex includes three hotels, 2500 homes, retail stores, entertainment centers, and 6.5 million square feet of office space.
The Journey To Middle Class
The second in a series of four articles that tell the stories of immigrants who are changing the face of the Old South.
Atlanta: A Mini-Los Angeles
A "new pluralism" is sweeping the Old South and Atlanta is leading the way. Some call it a "mini-Los Angeles in the making."
Streetcars On Atlanta's Peachtree Street?
Andres Duany challenges the Atlanta community to transform the city's "spine" to be more pedestrian-friendly by adding streetcars.
$340 Million Turns Landfill Into Multi-use District
The 343-acre site of a former landfill and public housing project will become a multi-use community including houses, apartments, schools, retail, and a golf course.
Students Experience New Urbanism Hands-On
Students learn about New Urbanism during a challenging charette.
Atlanta's Quest For Parks
Atlanta looks to Boston for inspiration in how deteriorating parks can be revitalized into a community asset.
New Census Data Shows Atlanta Continues To Sprawl
A soon-to-be created federal designation of metropolitan areas reveals Atlanta's economic influence has extended from a few counties around the city to an area hundreds of miles wide.
Golf Carts Invade City Streets
One of best known "smart growth" communities still suffers from air pollution and traffic congestion. The solution? Golf carts for everyone!
Atlanta's Downtown Has No Soul
Three AJC journalists tour downtown Atlanta on foot and share their experience.
The New Senior Subdivision Trend
Nationwide, developers are beginning to target baby boomers with custom developments and ammenities.
The Underbelly Of Georgia's Home Building Industry
Georgia's home-building industry is growing fast -- but at the expense of homebuyers.
Downtown Atlanta Swimming In Good News
$200 million state of the art aquarium to be built next to Centennial Olympic Park
Home Buyers Want A 'Backyard Forest'
A new zoning category called "conservation subdivision" allows developers to build communities with forests.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
