Groundbreakers

Georgia State’s Planning Atlanta

At first glance, Georgia State University’s Planning Atlanta: A New City in the Making, 1930s–1990s may appear a purely academic project, but the website is a treasure trove for neighborhood activists.
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Architect Christopher Leerssen

Abode, a homebuilding company led by architect Christopher Leerssen, is changing the look of Reynoldstown with homes that are boldly modern yet don’t clash with older housing stock.

Computers Everywhere

At the Ubiquitous Computing Research Group at Georgia Tech, professor Gregory Abowd and his team figure out cool ways computers can help in everyday life.

Healthy City Workers

As part of the City of Atlanta’s Healthier You Wellness Initiative, 500 city employees are taking part in a “Shred” weight-loss challenge.
PEDS

Sally Flocks and PEDS

Sally Flocks and PEDS (Pedestrians Educating Drivers on Safety) were talking about walkability before it was cool.

Community Guilds’ STE(A)M truck

With all the focus on STEM education, one piece seems to be missing: training for kids who might not work in labs but want to do something hands-on.
Emory University's WaterHub

Emory University’s WaterHub

Emory University’s WaterHub diverts wastewater from the sewage system and cleans it as it flows through “ecochambers.”
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Creative Media Industries Institute

Georgia State’s Creative Media Industries Institute aims to train students in advanced media tech, nurture the field’s entrepreneurs, and collaborate with Georgia’s film, television, music, and gaming industries to explore new creative outlets.

Texting in Braille

Georgia Tech researchers developed BrailleTouch, which lets people use a six-key Braille typing system on touchscreens.

Parent Councils United

An undercurrent of distrust has long pervaded DeKalb County schools. Thanks to perceptions that the “other part” of the county was getting more resources, parents in north and south DeKalb were deeply suspicious of each other. It took a crisis to bring them together.

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