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How ARC is Helping Local Governments Seek Federal Grants to Tackle Climate Change
Here’s a challenge local governments face when it comes to taking steps to address climate change: They may have lots of innovative ideas but little funding for execution. Now, the…
Developer Richard Taylor Talks About RLI’s ‘Profound Impact’ on His Work
ARC’s Regional Leadership Institute is an eye-opening experience. Just ask Richard Taylor. Taylor, a managing partner at ARRC Capital with years of experience in investment banking and private equity, is…
5 Things to Know About ARC’s Latest Population and Employment Forecasts
There’s no doubt the Atlanta region is growing. You can see it in the cranes dotting the skyline, the businesses expanding, and the strong demand for housing. The big question:…
Regional Housing Task Force Builds a Firm Foundation
ARC’s Regional Housing Task Force Kickoff Meeting will be held Tuesday, February 20, from 11am – 1pm at the Georgia Municipal Association. ARC staffer, Sheryl Merritt sat down with Sam…
ARC’s Homeland Security Department Holds Full-Scale Regional Training Exercise
The scene was chaotic: Smoke billowed from windows of a hotel near Fulton County Airport. Cars were overturned in the parking lot, tossed about like toys from a suspected terrorist…
ARC & Goodwill Team Up to Provide Training for EV Tech Jobs
By now, it’s clear that electric vehicles are the wave of the future. Carmakers are doubling down on the technology, and President Biden has set a goal for half of…
Metro Atlanta Residents Sound Off on Transportation Priorities
What do metro Atlanta residents think about transportation? It’s a pressing question for ARC, which is updating the region’s long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The MTP will allocate $168 billion…
Talk to us About Transportation Planning at Atlanta Streets Alive. We Want to Hear From You!
What transportation topic do you think is most important to the Atlanta region’s future? Stop by ARC’s table at this Sunday’s Atlanta Streets Alive and talk to one of our…
Transforming Atlanta’s Huff Road from Industrial Corridor to Neighborhood Artery
The once-largely industrial Huff Road corridor in northwest Atlanta is rapidly changing into a bustling neighborhood with a mix of residential, retail, commercial and industrial uses. Now, the Upper…
