Atlanta’s former planning commissioner – Tim Keane – has been named head of Charleston’s planning, permitting and engineering. He will start the position in the beginning of June.
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Tim Keane to Atlanta: No more ugly buildings; focus on quality design
When it comes to urban design, it’s a new day for Atlanta.
Atlanta’s Planning Commissioner Tim Keane wants our developers and architects to step up their game. And he’s willing to hold up their projects if they don’t live up to higher quality design standards.
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Charleston Mayor Joe Riley: ‘You can never stop listening’
A fascinating conversation between two public servants took place last week – thanks to ULI Atlanta. It was a conversation that should become a guiding platform for how Atlanta can evolve into a next generation city.
The conversation took place between former Charleston Mayor Joseph Riley Jr. – who has been described as the best mayor in the country, serving his city for 40 years; and Atlanta Planning Commissioner Tim Keane, who worked for Riley for eight years before coming to Atlanta.
