A Conference Sponsored by the Dan E. Sweat Chair in Education and Community Policy

Georgia State University

Friday, February 23, 2007
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
7th Floor, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
14 Marietta Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

  

Twelve years ago, a headline read, "Is Atlanta the Next Detroit?" No one is asking that question now. What happened in the past decade to the City of Atlanta? What will the next decade have in store for the City? This conference addressed these questions from numerous perspectives

 

Papers:

  • Atlanta’s Future: Convergence or Divergence with its Suburbs and Other Cities? Charles Jaret (GSU), Robert M. Adelman (SUNY Buffalo), and Melissa M. Hayes (GSU). Presentation. Paper. Tables.

  • Tracking the Economy of the City of Atlanta: Past Trends and Future Prospects. Glenwood Ross (Morehouse College), David Sjoquist (GSU), and Matthew Wooten (UGA). Presentation.

  • Understanding Atlanta’s Changing Retail Landscape. Katherine Hankins (GSU). Presentation.

  • Air Today, Gone Tomorrow: Atlanta’s Air Quality Past and Future. Douglas Noonan and Jennifer Chirico (GA Institute of Technology). Presentation. Paper.

  • Transportation Issues and Opportunities Facing Atlanta. Truman Hartshorn (GSU). Presentation. Paper.

  • The Atlanta Beltline Redevelopment Project: Urban Salvation or Expensive Hype. Bruce Seaman (GSU). Presentation.

  • The Creative Class and Economic Growth in Atlanta. Michael Rushton (Indiana University). Presentation. Paper.

  • Recent Trends and Future Prospects for the Working Poor in Atlanta. Fred Brooks (GSU). Presentation. Paper.

  • Black, White and Brown: How Latino Migration is Transforming Metro Atlanta. Charles Gallagher (GSU). Presentation Notes.

  • Race, Class and Status in Atlanta: How Racial and Ethnic Migration is Changing the City. Obie Clayton, Jr. (Morehouse College). Presentation.

  • Resurgent Gentrification and Development Policy in Atlanta. Larry Keating (GA Institute of Technology). Paper.

  • From “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” to “Here Today, Here to Stay”? Exploring Mixed Income Neighborhoods in Atlanta, 1970-2010. Douglas Krupka (GSU). Presentation. Paper

  • Exploring Civil Rights Heritage Tourism and Historic Preservation as Revitalization Tools. Glenn Eskew (GSU). Presentation.