Normally in this space, we talk about the big trends and innovations taking place across metro Atlanta. As 2020 comes to an end and, we thought we’d share news about some…
COVID and Inequity in Metro Atlanta
The COVID-19 pandemic is not affecting everyone equally. Consider the circumstances when the pandemic arrived in March 2020. The region was in a long period of economic growth —…
Q&A With ‘What’s Next ATL’ Panel Moderator Amber Saunders
A focal point of this year’s State of the Region breakfast is our first-ever “What’s Next ATL” live panel discussion. Four regional leaders will sit down for a frank discussion of…
What to Expect at This Year’s Virtual State of the Region Breakfast
This year’s State of the Region breakfast will be like no other. But that means much more than just going virtual. The Atlanta Regional Commission has totally re-imagined this year’s…
Atlanta and Columbus, Ohio Regional Commissions to Hold Sustainability Summit
The Atlanta and Columbus, Ohio regions are nearly 600 miles apart, one in the Southeast, the other in the Midwest. But they have much in common. They each boast fast-growing…
The Latest on COVID’s Impact on Metro ATL
It’s been six months since the health crisis hit metro Atlanta and phrases like “social distancing,” “Zoom calls,” and “work from home” became part of everyday conversation. So much has happened, and the situation…
What the Latest Round of Federal Transportation Funds Means for Metro ATL
Better traffic signals. Enhanced bus service. Improved roads. These are a some of the projects included in this year’s list of transportation projects slated to receive federal funding. In all, $44 million from Uncle Sam was recently allocated by…
Atlanta Region Prepares for Possible Wave of Evictions
The economic crisis that accompanied the pandemic has caused widespread unemployment and tremendous economic uncertainty. So far, a feared wave of evictions in metro Atlanta has yet to materialize – thanks to state and federal unemployment benefits and a hold on eviction…
Metro Atlanta Adds 63,600 People in Past Year
Metro Atlanta grew at a relatively healthy clip in in the year before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, adding nearly 64,000 people to bring the 10-county region’s total population to 4.7 million. That’s according…
How Downtown Atlanta Aims to Drive Alternative Commute Options
Imagine an Atlanta that, as it grows, expands its mobility options to better accommodate movement in and around the city, beyond driving alone in a car. Although the reality of…
Metro Atlanta Survey Results: Adios, Traditional Work Week
We’ve heard a lot about teleworking lately: how COVID-19 has revved up the pace on adaptations for working at home, about the equity divide between those who can work online…
