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atlanta.urbanize.city > post > outside-analysis-blasts-atl-zoning-2.0-measurably-problematic

Outside analysis blasts Atlanta’s zoning as ‘measurably problematic’

2+ day, 31+ min ago   (502+ words) Since the days of “legendary” progressive planning commissioner Tim Keane, the City of Atlanta has been pushing for (or halting) a planned overhaul of its dated and exhaustive zoning code, which hasn’t been revised since 1982, when the city was still…...


cbs46.com > 09/29/2026 > city-lovejoy-passes-ordinance-banning-data-center-construction

City of Lovejoy passes ordinance banning data center construction

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (16+ words) The City of Lovejoy on Monday passed an ordinance banning data center construction within city limits....


hoodline.com > 2026 > 09 > vacant-presidential-hotel-tower-clears-path-for-282-dekalb-apartments

Presidential Hotel DeKalb County Apartment Conversion Permit

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (103+ words) A cylindrical tower that has loomed empty over Spaghetti Junction for more than a decade is finally moving toward a new life. DeKalb County officials announced they issued a land-disturbance permit for the former Presidential Hotel at 4001 Presidential Parkway, clearing…...


hoodline.com > 2026 > 09 > atlanta-sends-zoning-rewrite-back-to-drawing-board-delays-2027-vote

Atlanta Zoning Code Rewrite Delayed Until 2027

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (465+ words) Atlanta officials are sending the city's long-awaited zoning code rewrite back for more work after a city-commissioned critique warned the current draft could leave Atlanta worse off than its existing rules. The revision means the plan to replace the city's…...


roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/21/2026 > sandy-springs-housing-diversity

Sandy Springs housing and land use dominate planning discussion

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (684+ words) Local news for Atlanta and beyond Sandy Springs residents generally agree that the city needs more diverse housing options, but the community has different ideas for the missing middle’s location, density, and occupancy status. During three Sandy Springs meetings Sept....


forsythnews.com > news > growth-development > new-tenant-approved-for-the-collection-at-forsyth

This new tenant has been approved for The Collection at Forsyth

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (18+ words) The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recently approved a sketch plat and related zoning variances for the project....


roughdraftatlanta.com > 09/18/2026 > state-of-sandy-springs

🏙️ State of Sandy Springs

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (528+ words) Local news for metro Atlanta Friday, Sep. 18 — Rough Draft’s next dinner club in Sandy Springs takes place on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Our dinner clubs are a great way to meet like-minded neighbors for thoughtful conversations and community building at some of…...


hoodline.com > 2026 > 09 > newton-county-approves-150-foot-verizon-tower-just-months-after-rejecting-another

Newton County Approves 150-Foot Verizon Tower on Highway 162

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (124+ words) The project also carries a paper trail. Highway 162, also called Salem Road locally, functions as a primary commuter link between western Newton County and eastern Rockdale County toward Interstate 20, where officials have coordinated multi-lane widening projects to ease congestion. The…...