Amid a thunderstorm of complaints, controversial developer John Dewberry addresses a delayed Midtown #Atlanta project now christened 'The Midtowne' in this in-depth Urbanize ATL report. atlanta.urbanize.city/post/dewberry-…

12 EU diplomats joined Paulina Guzman, Kenyatta Mitchell, & Amir Farokhi in a roundtable discussion on City of Atlanta, GA's work in subnational diplomacy and intergovernmental affairs. In the U.S, they have engaged with officials to learn more about the upcoming election in 2024.

Last night, it was a joy to host, along with my colleague Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari, the 5th annual “Atlanta Celebrates Nowruz” at City Hall.

Nowruz (“new day”) coincides with the spring equinox. Happy new year to all who celebrate!

🚨There will be a hearing on booting legislation tomorrow afternoon.

After a year of waiting and negotiating, Atlanta and other cities are ready to see an end to the abusive practices of the booting industry.

More info tomorrow!

HUGE news for Atlanta and Downtown: $157,645,161 in federal funds coming to match some local money to complete 'The Stitch' Phase 1.

Full team effort between Atlanta City Council Andre Dickens Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock Ossoff's Office Congresswoman Nikema Williams U.S. Department of Transportation and, especially, Downtown Atlanta!

More affordable housing requires building more housing. At all price points. Supply and demand.

This is not the first study that has shown this ⬇️

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens: 'In the past 6 years, nearly 50 new buildings have opened in the 1.2 square mile Midtown Improvement District, representing a combined $8.4B of investment on less than 1% of the City's land area.' #AnnualMeeting2024

'GRO is raising money to launch a multiyear pilot program for roughly 250 kids across the state aged 15 to 21 starting in 2025.'

RT if you read about GRO's Baby Bonds pilot program in today's Axios Atlanta newsletter.

axios.com/local/atlanta/…

Had a wonderful time talking advocacy and how City Council works (or doesn’t) with The Galloway School 7th graders. Always good to be home.

Digging the new ATL UTD kit but I've never seen someone parade around with our City flag.

A city seal on a flag does not a great flag make.

While we have more important things to do, I'd love if we redesigned our flag so that folks would clamor to fly it. So much potential.

Hat tip to fmr ATL Planning Comm. Tim Keane, as he heads to Calgary, on his op-ed in Scientific American
'Creating the incredible amount and diversity of housing we desperately need is possible only when we examine how to design and build in existing neighborhoods and on existing streets.'

“Recipients reported using the funds to catch up or get ahead on bills (45.4%), to reduce debt (26.9%) or to purchase essential items (25.3%). [Recipients] were less likely to end up in questionable financial situations [like] pay day loans/pawn shops.” ajc.com/things-to-do/o…

Yesterday, it was a delight to welcome Pace Academy 6th/7th graders Downtown as part of their “mini-mester” studying civic engagement. They came prepared to talk about one of my favorite topics: participatory budgeting and trust in government.

IT'S ATLANTA

FIFA World Cup has chosen #Atlanta to host EIGHT matches, including one of the semi-final matches in 2026!

#WeAre26 #WeAreAtlanta

👏 And, still, we are not full. Plenty of room for more housing.

A highlight of my college years was playing on the ⁦Duke Women’s Basketball⁩ practice squad. Playing in Cameron Indoor Stadium and leaving bruised & exhausted was the best. Seeing the women win their next game, even better. This article brought back great memories. theathletic.com/5190331/2024/0…

Two blocks from Ponce City Market, Old Fourth Ward affordable housing build barrels ahead. #development #ATL #AffordableHousing atlanta.urbanize.city/post/old-fourt…

It was a delight to present a proclamation to Dr. Fahamu Pecou in celebration of his being knighted by the French government at Consulate of France in Atlanta 🇫🇷🇪🇺. Congratulations, chevalier! We are inspired by and proud of you. Your artistic genius represents the best of us.

Great to be with Rose Scott @wabe to talk small business, transit, and housing on the Beltline in O4W. Shout out to Finca to Filter for hosting!

On this King Day, from the n'hood where he was born and preached, the work continues. So deeply proud that a conversation about economic security for O4W residents birthed Georgia Resilience & Opportunity Fund. Tens of millions raised => 600+ women receiving monthly cash support. Baby bonds up next.