On June 6 the Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission unanimously approved the massive downtown Selig project. Though the development will no longer feature a Walmart, it will still contain a Walmarts-worth of commercial […]
Failure of Cheshire Bridge Road Ordinances is a Failure for Sustainable Growth in Atlanta
The proposal by Councilman Alex Wan to force out adult businesses along Cheshire Bridge Road (CBR) through an amortization process was voted down by the city council on Monday in a 6 […]
Surveillance in the City
The Atlantic Cities recently ran an article highlighting all the great things about the new streetlights being used in Chattanooga, TN. The LED streetlights are more efficient and save the city money, […]
You Wanted A Hit
The five points area of Athens needs to fix a number of problems in order to be a great pedestrian neighborhood. Some of these fixes are more intensive and require changes in […]
Georgia's Beer Distribution System Could Have Unintended Consequences for Walkability in Downtown Athens
Georgia’s three-tiered beer distribution system will potentially have a huge negative impact on downtown Athens. Creature Comforts Brewery will soon occupy the corner of Hancock and Pulaski, the former home of Snow […]
Fight Over Glenwood Park Highlights the Current Dynamics of Property Development
The recent Glenwood Park opposition to Jeff Fuqua’s development proposal shows the changing dynamics between city officials, resident, and developers and highlights the need for a solid transportation plan. Jeff Fuqua’s proposed […]