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Jun 277 min read
What does it cost Atlanta to have so many parking spaces? A lot
Nearly 30 percent of downtown is covered in parking spots. Here’s why that’s a problem—and what Atlanta can do about it.
Mar 224 min read
Why isn’t affordable housing . . . affordable?
How the government determines “fair rent,” where it fails, and why you suffer
Feb 169 min read
What makes a state a good place to do business? (And what does that mean for workers?)
For the 10th year, Georgia is the country’s “top state for business.” Here’s the story behind the superlative.
Oct 17, 20232 min read
(Most) everything you need to know about Housing Choice Vouchers, aka Section 8
The program waitlist is open for the first time since 2021—but only for a few days. Here are the FAQs about HCVs.
Aug 16, 20234 min read
How do Georgia’s eviction laws impact me?
How many rent payments can I miss before my landlord can evict me? If I’ve been evicted in the past, can landlords automatically reject me?
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Understanding TADs and TIFs, the financing tricks that transform cities
In Atlanta, the TAD program has been credited for billions of dollars in assessed property value growth since the program began in 2001
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