It’s been more than 40 years since Atlanta updated its zoning code, since before the Beltline and even before the Olympics.

The Cost of Living Project has spoken to hundreds of people (from 54 zip codes and counting). Here’s what we’ve learned so far.

How does this 24-year-old afford Atlanta? Saving money by living with her parents while she earns a master's degree in social work.

Developing housing is a complex and multi-step process that can take several years. Here’s a flowchart explaining why.