...but there are still far too many dead spaces within a few blocks of the streetcar tracks. Matching high capacity, fixed-route transit with excellent urbanism (and vice versa) is something Atlanta needs to focus on. /end

In addition to extending the streetcar route to -- and onto -- the Beltline, and providing it with dedicated lanes, the land-use along the route is in need of attention. Good things are absolutely happening on Auburn Avenue in terms of renovation and construction... 2/

This video critique of the Atlanta Streetcar is getting a lot of views and comments. What are your thoughts about it? One issue that doesn't get enough exposure in the video is land-use. 1/ https://t.co/xpefAkl4XB

For contrast, here's the 2023 Thomasville Heights Neighborhood Plan: https://t.co/pQj0kHeAvx

The updated "Renewal Plans" in the legislation for the TAD extensions are shamefully devoid of any actual content. Click on the addendums to see them. https://t.co/tOkQtaEgQb You can see the original, ignored, plans at @InvestAtlanta's site. https://t.co/QNcID0OttR

With this gift, Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (an organization tasked with developing mixed-income housing on publicly owned land) plans to remake these 22 acres into "transit-connected, vibrant community hub that prioritizes the needs of local residents." 2/2

Urbanize Atlanta reports that Microsoft is giving 22 acres near Bankhead MARTA Station to the City for development. This is part of the land Microsoft purchased several years ago with hopes of putting a major headquarters on it -- hopes that fizzled. 1/2 https://t.co/g1dYyZmRo6

Thanks to Councilmember Jason Dozier for introducing legislation to eliminate parking minimums citywide in Atlanta at today's City Council meeting!! This is a great proposal.

Ones that cater to a Black clientele. Ah, Atlanta, where the love of cars and driving to places that serve alcohol combines with racism to keep parking minimums alive and well. /end

We have it on good authority it's so neighborhoods can deny clubs and lounges the variance for reduced parking even when they could otherwise get an alcohol license. Those establishments frequently targeted for denial based on parking? /2

According to @Parking_Reform Shreveport, LA is the 100th city to abolish parking minimums. Atlanta is not on that list. Even in places w/out parking minimums in the city, they're still often in place for locations that serve alcohol. Why? 1/

19% of Downtown Atlanta is covered in parking according to this analysis. Here's the parking-apocalypse near Underground Atlanta & Five Points MARTA. We've got a lot of work ahead of us to right this wrong & make better use of land in the city center. https://t.co/Lj54SHCp4W

You can see the full document here: https://t.co/5UT6fUza6g The Inclusionary Zoning in-lieu fees have to be used to fund affordable homes in the district where they were collected. It would be good to see reports on the fee usage. @CityofAtlanta can you point to that info?

To get around GA's ban on rent control, Atlanta has to offer developers an 'out' for inclusionary zoning (requiring affordable homes): paying in-lieu fees that go into a fund for building affordable homes elsewhere. The good news: fees were recently increased. ht @civicatlanta

This would be an improvement! @AtlCivicCircle reports that Atlanta is using most of its housing trust fund on bond debt & employee salaries instead of creating new homes. Councilmember Matt Westmoreland has a plan for ensuring that most of the fund creates affordable housing.

The combo of suburban sprawl and a compromised rail plan has worked to limit the reach of MARTA rail for Atlanta’s regional residents. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have a brighter future within the footprint of rail coverage that we do have. https://t.co/3CskPm51NQ

A long-promised apartment building for low income seniors is slated to begin construction at the empty Civic Center property "soon" & be completed late 2027. $60 mil in funding is secured. No other construction has been announced yet for the property. https://t.co/bvpVRqy59e

"If the symphony went away, people would [blow] a gasket. If the third string oboe player had to drive three hours to get to a concert, because they’ve been displaced — nobody thinks about that, and they 100% should." - Meg Shiffler, Artist Space Trust https://t.co/9xRODcKftt

This town hall from @civicatlanta and @ATLNewsFirst looks cool...you can register here: https://t.co/WrxeXypb5e

Join us for our next book club, Oct. 25 as we discuss William H. Whyte's The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces and Downtown's Small Urban spaces. https://t.co/wPlHv4pk0E