Georgia
Bulldozing the Past
A planned Wal-Mart Supercenter in Sandfly, GA is one of many things that threaten the preservation of one of the oldest African-American settlements in the country.
More People, More Prisons?
Some Georgia counties consider new jails to be essential infrastructure for supporting metropolitan population growth.
The Southern Black Suburban Experience
Atlanta's upscale and predominantly black suburbs are becoming increasingly popular -- even as they deal with the traditional suburban problems.
Atlanta's MARTA Lacks Leadership, Severe Service Cuts Likely
Metro Atlanta's mass transit system is in a financial crisis and faces possible service cuts of as much as 35 percent...and there is no public outcry.
Context-Sensitive Transportation Design
Planning officials and resident stakeholders often at loggerheads concerning the re-design of Geogia's State Route 54.
Exurban County Escapes Atlanta's Sprawl
Jackson County, a suburb of Atlanta, defies the normal suburban pattern -- it is its own economic engine.
A Little Lead Poisoning Never Hurt
Georgia lawmakers have raided the state's Hazardous Waste Trust Fund, leaving 539 toxic sites untended.
How to Lure Commuters Out of Their Cars and Into Transit
Georgia's transportation authority considers results of recent survey.
The End Of Homelessness?
A ten-year plan to end homelessness in Atlanta has many optimistic, but some social workers believe it may be inherently impossible.
Metro Atlanta: A Model For The Future
Metro Atlanta communities are finally planning with greenspace, pedestrians, and mixed-use in mind.
City Council Reviews Form-Based Code
Design-based coding for one of Savannah's Nationally Registered Historic Districts is reviewed by City Council.
New Director of Regional Transportation Authority Questioned By Some
The appointment of a new director of a regional transportation authority, with no prior experience in urban planning or transportation, leaves some wary.
Old Sewer Smells New Green
Increasing rates will help Atlanta renovate its dilapidated sewer system.
Parents Exercise Right To Drive
Fitness experts recommend that children add physical activity, such as walking, to their daily routines.
A Not-So-Loopy Idea
Atlanta's new railway loop proposal may yet survive the usual onslaught of bureaucracy and red tape.
Sprawl Reduces Available Jobs
Smart growth offers a job-producing alternative to urban sprawl.
The Unknown Side Of Atlanta's Most Popular Park
There is more to Atlanta's popular Piedmont Park than meets the eye.
A Model Effort to Create and Preserve Open Space in Metro Atlanta
Big plans, such as green parking decks, are in the works for one of the most popular parks in metro Atlanta.
Urban Sprawl Could Be a Cause of Obesity
Car trips replace short walks, leading to a general lack of exercise.
NIMBYA: Not In My Back Yard Again
Gwinnett County, Georgia is leading the backlash against abandoned superstores.
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