For years, writers documenting Atlanta’s west side Vine City and English Avenue neighborhoods have referred to the area’s history as “complicated.” To longtime residents, that’s a laughable understatement. What was once a thriving middle-class African-American neighborhood in the 1950’s and 1960’s...Read More

As we considered potential cities for our eighth annual EcoDistricts Summit event, we looked for communities that would inspire and challenge Summit participants. Cities where more equitable, sustainable, and resilient neighborhoods are becoming a reality, and where there is still...Read More

The annual EcoDistricts Summit is an opportunity to explore our host city’s culture and place. This October, the Summit is coming to Atlanta, Georgia — a city working to re-imagine itself after decades of sprawl and uneven investment that has led...Read More