“To own our future, we must dream big and imagine ‘what’s possible’ if we put our minds to it.”
Thank you for joining us this morning at the 2023 State of the Region. I hope you left feeling inspired and ready to take action and build a better future!It was energizing to see so many of our leaders together in one room, exchanging ideas, building connections, and exploring collaborations. Our region’s success depends on working together to tackle our common challenges.Again, thanks for coming. All of us at ARC look forward to working with you to Own Our Future!
“To own our future, we must dream big and imagine ‘what’s possible’ if we put our minds to it.”
Sincerely,
Anna Roach
Atlanta Regional Commission
Executive Director & CEO
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The ARC Culture and Community Design program works to advance arts and culture as an essential part of inclusive and equitable planning in communities across metro Atlanta. This is an immersive seven-month program where community organizations serving underrepresented populations collaborate with local officials and planners to design projects and planning initiatives focused on arts and culture. This year the two collaborating organizations are the African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta and Full Radius Dance.
Founded by artist and scholar Dr. Fahamu Pecou, the African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta (ADAMA) is an innovative museum showcasing contemporary art and culture of the African Diaspora. They amplify the diverse voices of Black global families through the creation of immersive experiences, cultivating shared learning, and facilitating meaningful points of connection. ADAMA’s tagline is “EVERY WHERE we GO, THERE we ARE” because no matter what continent, country, or city, the influence of the African Diaspora can be felt.
They are located in a historic Black neighborhood within the City of Atlanta and work to create institutional representation of contemporary Black art and culture using technology to connect and build a local and international audience eager to engage.
Full Radius Dance is a physically integrated dance company based in Atlanta, GA. With thirty (30) years of experience in the field, the company is widely recognized as a pioneer in the art of dance.
Founded in 1990 by artistic/executive director Douglas Scott, the company employs dancers with and without disabilities in the creation, rehearsal, and performance of the work. Their performances highlight rich, full-bodied movement and innovative partnering.
Full Radius Dance has toured nationally and internationally, and maintains an active schedule of performances, workshops, and classes and hosts an annual summer intensive in the Full Radius Dance technique. The company founded the Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival in 1993 and continues to organize it every spring.
The 2023 Metro Atlanta Speaks Survey reveals crime remains at the forefront of their worries, mirroring the 2021 survey results. With 27% of respondents highlighting crime as the paramount challenge facing the metro Atlanta area, followed closely by the economy (24%) and then transportation and human services (11% each).
The study also delves into critical quality-of-life issues, such as housing affordability, technology’s impact on the workplace, public transit support, climate change concerns, and a burgeoning interest in electric vehicles.
View full survey results, including county-level insights.
The Atlanta Regional Commission is taking public comment on a major update to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), which allocates $168 billion in federal, state, and local funding through 2050 to improve mobility and safety across metro Atlanta.
Read about the $168 billion plan.
This year’s Regional Excellence Award winners show how bold ideas and visionary thinking can transform a community. The 2023 winners were awarded in the categories of Visionary Planning, Innovative Development, Great Place, Livable Center, and Honorable Mention.
ARC’s Strategic Partners are committed to fostering collaborative regional approaches that improve quality of life in metro Atlanta. Their support elevates ARC leadership programs, research and events throughout the year. Learn more.
