Jeff Speck Tells Us the Era of Sprawl Is Over

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Why we should and how we can make Athens more walkable.

By Stella Smith | May 8, 2013

Walkable Downtowns, Five Points Ranch, Boulevard Behemoth and Hands on Athens

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What's up in new development? A lot.

By Stella Smith | April 24, 2013

Seeking Hands On Athens Volunteers, Historic Preservation Nominations

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By Stella Smith | April 3, 2013

From Autos to Ales

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Microbrewery Creature Comforts' renovation of the Snow Tire building is underway.

By Stella Smith | March 20, 2013

Five Points Ranch Is Worth Saving

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And a Boulevard developer's too-big house.

By Stella Smith | March 13, 2013

How Big Should the Buena Vista Historic District Be?

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A new proposal protects fewer homes.

By Stella Smith | February 27, 2013

UGA Is Getting a New Vet School and Business College

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By Stella Smith | February 20, 2013

Athens Rising: Is South Milledge Walkable Enough?

A new development isn't connected to the surrounding neighborhood.

By Stella Smith | January 30, 2013

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Vision Video closing is another sign that West Broad Street is ripe for redevelopment.

By Stella Smith | January 16, 2013

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What's Up in New Development

A park, a pedestrian plaza, better transportation options—Athens residents are full of great ideas for improving downtown.

By Stella Smith | December 5, 2012

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What's Up in New Development

A proposed Broad Street development will be good for downtown—as long as the retail tenants are local.

By Stella Smith | November 21, 2012

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What's Up in New Development

A few beers downtown can make the buildings, like people, look even more attractive.

By Stella Smith | November 7, 2012

Developer's Wrist Slapped Over Too-Tall House

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