This compendium of statistics measures the economic and social well being of the metro region. Statistics are presented for housing, health, education, economics, transportation, recreation, and safety. Funding support by the Trammell Foundation. This study examines the impact of airline transportation upon the region. Analysis of historical and current patterns of regional demand for passenger and cargo air transportation, i.e., the geographic points within the region for trip origination and destination, reveals the distribution of benefit from expanding Hartsfield Airport's service capacity.
Analysis further determines whether expansion serves the region.
Public School Governance Using results from a statewide public opinion survey and a comparative survey of governance structures across peer cities, this report evaluates the effectiveness of local school boards in policy making. It also explores options for changing the way public schools are governed with the aim of improving local school performance. Funding support by the Charles Loridans Foundation. This study examines the process, impact and desirability of converting public housing project to mixed income developments based on the experiences in four Atlanta communities. Funding support by the Atlanta Foundation.