Student luxury apartments. The phrase itself almost sounds oxymoronic. Luxury apartments for a group of people who have traditionally been known to not have money — the phrase ‘broke college student’ didn’t appear out of thin air — Doesn’t make much sense. Constructing apartments in a luxury bracket for students who are paying tens of […]
Author Archives: Mark Lannaman
Mark Lannaman is a journalist covering climate, energy, sustainability and urban development. He has produced documentaries on topics like urban gardening, food insecurity and gentrification in Atlanta, including one nominated for a 2023 Southeast Emmy. He holds a B.A. from Georgia State University and three M.S. degrees from Georgia Tech, and is interested in how sustainable solutions are realized across different geographies.
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Atlanta and Bogotá: What can our transit learn from each other
During my trip to Bogotá, I found that it and my home city of Atlanta can learn a lot from each other’s ideas when it comes to transit. The cities of Atlanta and Bogotá are quite different. Bogota is one of the largest cities in South America, with a population around 8 million and a […]
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World’s largest hydrogen fuel blending demonstration completed in Smyrna
A multi-organizational effort proved successful in completing what Georgia Power calls the world’s largest hydrogen fuel blending demonstration. This will help pave the way for future hydrogen implementation in the Southeast. Georgia Power teamed up with Mitsubishi Power and Electric Power Research Institute to make the project demonstration happen at Georgia Power’s Plant McDonough-Atkinson in […]
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The City of Atlanta responds to heat wave — but is it enough?
By Mark Lannaman As temperatures rise to dangerous levels, the city of Atlanta has responded by opening a cooling center to protect vulnerable communities from the heat. Residents of Atlanta without central air, homeless people and more were able to enjoy the cooling center “Wednesday, June 15, 2022, through Friday, June 17, 2022, 12 p.m. […]
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Microsoft meets with Grove Park residents for feedback on 90-acre campus plan
Microsoft held its first meeting with neighborhood residents for the planned 90-acre campus coming to Grove Park this past Saturday. The Microsoft Campus Community Workshop brought together hundreds of neighborhood residents, Microsoft employees and partners including Cooper Carry and Integral Group to envision the future of the campus, and of Grove Park. Residents gave their […]
