In many ways, Lakewood Heights is where Atlanta Public Schools’ (APS) new surplus-property disposition process began. It’s also likely to be the first test case in determining whether that process will build trust and plan from the community level upward. Lakewood Heights has struggled with disinvestment, crime and commercial vacancies in the decades since a […]
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Lakewood Elementary’s role in legendary union strike shows more history we almost lost
Lakewood Elementary played a role in labor union organizing that triggered perhaps the most important strike in U.S. history.
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Performance art: Fabricating the retractable roof of Mercedes-Benz Stadium
An old GM plant in south Atlanta has the unique claim of being the assembly area for the metal trusses and pinwheel roof that will cover the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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“Colorful facade” by Kelly Jordan #4
This week’s theme is “Colorful facade”
