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Atlanta transit expansion could be in peril thanks to federal budget cuts
Nearly $3 billion worth of federal funding expected for Atlanta could vanish with new budget proposal.
Atlanta traffic hits workweek terribleness after bridge collapse; ride-share steps up service
In the wake of the Interstate 85 collapse, Atlanta traffic has (expectedly) gotten worse, forcing public transit and ride-sharing services to vie for riders.
Another Atlanta suburb wants its own Krog Street-style market
Marietta is the latest Atlanta ‘burb to jones for its own food hall attraction in the vein of both Krog Street and (somehow) Ponce City market.
Poll: Vast majority of metro Atlantans want more transit nearby
Overwhelmingly, denizens of Atlanta want to live closer to transit. So why don’t they?
Study: Suburban Atlanta living is ridiculously cheaper than city life
What’s the convenience of city life worth to the average Atlantan? And given the added costs, is it really a convenience after all?
Roswell, Gwinnett are getting serious about high-capacity transit options
After decades of pushback to a regional transit approach, governments in the northern metro are beginning to think big-picture. With new studies and a request to the state legislature for help, transit may be getting on track.
Gwinnett permits world’s tallest skyscraper — theoretically
Gwinnett County, long a bastion of sprawling suburbia, is now paving the way for the world’s tallest building. At least, in theory. A new rule allows for development of unlimited height around Gwinnett Center Mall. Any investors?
Decatur, Sandy Springs redevelopments called metro's best
Earlier this month, three redevelopment projects from around the metro were recognized for their impact at the Metro Atlanta Redevelopment Summit. The biggest takeaway? There are some pretty great projects, and champions of good urbanism, in Atlanta.
In Context: Metro Atlanta's Nutso Sprawl Since 1940
A thoughtful analysis by BuildZoom, an online marketplace for the construction industry, illustrates how Atlanta's inglorious "poster child for urban sprawl" nickname was probably justified all along. This place just swelled and swelled and swelled.
How Atlanta is Making Bridges Architecturally Cool
Most metro ATL bridges are pretty boring, constructed of basic concrete or painted steel But now, spruced-up designs include decorative arches, plantings, and lighting. What were once merely necessary pieces of infrastructure are becoming showpieces.
Inside Two Ridiculously Extravagant OTP Homes
Ever wonder how the other half lives? Here's an interesting fact: There are human beings Outside The Perimeter who reside in homes with their own salons, indoor basketball courts and small-scale concert venues. Don't believe it? Here's proof:
Fulton Population Hits 1M, But Traffic is Killing Us
With population booming and traffic getting worse, is Atlanta reaching a critical point? A study about health and the amount of time we spend in our cars seems to indicate so. Granted, if people start dying from traffic, it may be self-inflicted.
'Millennial Housing' Coming to City Near You. Seriously
Peachtree Corners is hoping to lure a certain generation away from the city by building "Millennial Housing" surrounding a lake in Gwinnett County. Called "Twin Lakes" and with amenities including paddle boats, it pretty much sounds like summer camp.
MARTA for Gwinnett? Could it Really Be?
Gwinnett County is seeking resident input about how to best address transportation needs over the next 25 years.
