Georgia

Cesar Pelli's Symphony Center Master Plan

Renowned architect Cesar Pelli completes a master plan for the Symphony Center in Midtown Atlanta.

March 2, 2002 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Altanta Commuters Find Alternatives To Driving Solo

Georgia's Clean Air Campaign says a survey shows an increase the number of commuters using alternatives to driving alone to work.

February 27, 2002 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Considers Radical Zoning Changes

New zoning seeks to make Atlanta a "distinct and viable alternative to the suburbs."

February 26, 2002 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Anti-auto Conspiracy?

Throughout most of the U.S. the car reigns supreme and anti-auto supporters are labeled as conspirators.

February 20, 2002 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta's 'Sizzling' Urban Market

The real estate market in downtown and Midtown Atlanta is booming despite the slow economy.

February 20, 2002 - The New York Times

How Much Does Growth Cost?

A study in Georgia reveals that housing is far more costly than business, farms or forests, and bring in far less revenue.

February 7, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

Kunstler Slams Atlanta

Atlanta has become such a mess that nothing can be done to redeem it as human habitat," Kunstler writes his latest book.

January 25, 2002 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

African-Americans Struggling To Keep Land On St. Simons Island

Property values have skyrocketed on St. Simons Island, a popular resort destination on Georgia's coast, and developers are now pressuring the island's black residents to sell their landholdings.

December 22, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta's Transit Agency In Financial Distress

Faced with a $10 million financial crisis, MARTA is facing an uproar from riders who oppose the agency's cost cutting measures. Now, there is talk of a state bailout for the financially strapped transit authority.

December 21, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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

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