Georgia’s population is growing, and that growing population needs housing. A new study by the Georgia Public Policy Foundation says some counties and municipalities some might need to change their zoning to allow for greater housing density.
Climate change, technological leaps, panicked insurers, the shifting sense of responsibility: All are powering the still-nascent, but fast-growing industry of preparing homes for wildfires.
Four states are strengthening rules that require home sellers and landlords to disclose information about whether a home has flooded in the past, or is likely to flood in the future.
While many homes in the city's historic Druid Hills neighborhood have been altered, this one retains its original architectural finishes, such as the marble and tile sunrooms, art deco baths and original elevator.
Turning barely used office space into desperately needed urban housing seems like a win-win in the work-from-home era. But even in cities eager to do this, plenty of obstacles remain.
As rent rises, a group of Georgia housing advocates are working to establish more legal protections for tenants facing eviction. Organizers are starting by hosting town halls for tenants to share problems and solutions they're using to fight displacement.
