The Aging and Independence Services (AI&S) Policy Brief: Support for Caregivers... The Aging and Independence Services (AI&S) Policy Brief: Support for Caregivers reports a significant portion of care for older people and individuals with disabilities in Georgia is managed by family members and friends. These informal care partners make tremendous personal and financial sacrifices. The public spends less when caregivers are adequately supported. More

The Aging and Independence Services (AI&S) Policy Brief: Social isolation and... The Aging and Independence Services (AI&S) Policy Brief: Social isolation and loneliness details how these factors can lead to serious health problems and increased healthcare costs for both the individual and the community. More

The Aging and Independence Services (AI&S) Policy Brief: Senior Rental Challenges... The Aging and Independence Services (AI&S) Policy Brief: Senior Rental Challenges brief is part of the Closer to Home series focused on City of Atlanta’s Housing Rentals. Approximately 54% of City of Atlanta renters age 65+ pay more than 30% of their income on housing. Housing is considered affordable if a person pays no more than 30% of their income on rent. More

The Aging and Independence Services (AI&S) Policy Brief: Lifelong Communities... The Aging and Independence Services (AI&S) Policy Brief: Lifelong Communities presents a lack of easy access to transportation, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, and housing that is affordable and accessible for every stage of life make it very difficult for many to remain in their community, regardless of age, ability, or income. More

The Aging and Independence Services (AI&S) works with partners across the region to... The Aging and Independence Services (AI&S) works with partners across the region to maximize the independence, health, and well-being of older persons, individuals with disabilities, and their care partners. This report provides a summary of the variety of services to make this happen. More

The purpose of the Aerotropolis Freight Cluster Plan is to outline numerous ideas and... The purpose of the Aerotropolis Freight Cluster Plan is to outline numerous ideas and approaches for how to coordinate transportation and land use with respect to smart growth freight policies to include collaboration between local partners and regions, pursuance of public-private partnerships, and green supply chains. More

ARC prepared a local workforce plan update for the ARWDB counties of Cherokee, Clayton,... ARC prepared a local workforce plan update for the ARWDB counties of Cherokee, Clayton, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale. The plan provides an analysis of the regional economic conditions including existing and emerging in-demand industry sectors and occupations; and the employment needs of employers in those industry sectors and occupations. More

The Clarkston Greenway Study examines the feasibility of three proposed trail networks... The Clarkston Greenway Study examines the feasibility of three proposed trail networks recommended in previous plans completed by the city. Through extensive community engagement and a variety of metrics, the plan recommends a combination of the three original trail options. More

The Regional Safety Strategy (RSS) provides a comprehensive framework and action plan to... The Regional Safety Strategy (RSS) provides a comprehensive framework and action plan to support the long-term safety vision and goal. The regional safety action plan is developed to help the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and its partners proactively achieve safety goals and build a safe transportation system for all users in the Atlanta region. More

The 2017 College Park draft highlights two specific goals: linking downtown College Park... The 2017 College Park draft highlights two specific goals: linking downtown College Park with the Gateway Center and Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, and an analysis of land uses to develop College Park into an “Airport City” per the Atlanta Aerotropolis Alliance Blueprint. The draft includes a 5-year action plan on how they intend to use LCI funding for immediate priority projects and longer-term LCI-funded projects. More

This scoping study identifies four sections for multi-use activation. Its section include... This scoping study identifies four sections for multi-use activation. Its section include an Impact Analysis, Planning & Programming Information, Design Information, and Budget and Schedule. More