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Feature Content

A graphic depicting what the future of metro Atlanta may look like, with self-driving, smart cars and green energy features.

3 Ways to Imagine ATL in 2050 – and Help Shape the Region’s Long-range Plan

By Paul Donsky | Atlanta Regional Commission |

Freeway traffic travels beside a MARTA train, with Buckhead skyline in background

Data Dive: How Metro ATL Gets to Work

By Paul Donsky | Atlanta Regional Commission |

A new vision for Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta imagines it as a shared space.

A New, ‘Shared’ Vision for Peachtree Street

By Kate Sweeney | Atlanta Regional Commission |

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Latest News

A Few Parking Spots In Atlanta Are Getting A One-Day-Only Makeover

By Roxanne Scott | WABE | September 20, 2019

5 Myths About Jaywalking Pedestrians Who Cause Congestion by Walking Distracted

By Lloyd Alter | Treehugger | September 12, 2019

Short Trips Favor E-scooters and E-bikes Over Cars

By Staff | Governing | September 12, 2019

Uber is Pulling Jump Bikes Out of Atlanta, While Company’s E-Scooters Remain

By Sean Keenan | Curbed Atlanta | September 11, 2019

Report: Car Ownership is On The Decline in Midtown

By Sean Keenan | Curbed Atlanta | September 11, 2019

New Autonomous Vehicle Test Track to Open in Metro Atlanta

By Skip Descant | Government Technology | September 6, 2019

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News Releases From the Region

Partnership To Bring Community Center To East Alpharetta

By staff | City of Alpharetta | September 20, 2019

Art on the Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade Returns September 21

By staff | Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. | September 20, 2019

Fulton County Commissioners approve air testing services

By staff | Fulton County | September 20, 2019

Engage in Aging At Gwinnett's Upcoming Community Forum

By staff | Gwinnett County | September 11, 2019

Cherokee Office of Economic Development Wins Major Communication Awards at the 2019 SEDC Annual Conference

By staff | Cherokee Office of Economic Development | September 11, 2019

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Get Involved – Attend a Civic Dinner

At ARC Civic Dinners, metro Atlanta residents sit down together and break bread while having focused, meaningful conversations about issues that matter. Learn more and sign up!

Education and Work | Hosted by Ashley Darcy-Mahoney

September 24 @ 6:30 pm

Prosperity | Hosted by Phillip Karaya

October 12 @ 7:30 pm

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Data Dive

Data Dive: How Metro Atlanta Wages Have Changed — Find Yours

This view of the tool on the 33n post illustrates the wage changes in arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media jobs. The largest wage increase has been for occupations in the high-wage category, while wages among the lower-earning professions actually dropped.

Wage Changes for High, Middle, and Low-Wage Occupations