Atlanta Regional Commission

09/01/2026

ATLiens: Atlanta wants to get you in the bike lane!

The city's E-Bike Rebate Program is back for 2026. Get up to $1,600 toward a new e-bike and spend less time thinking about gas, sitting in traffic, and circling for parking. Don't miss your chance: applications open for City of Atlanta residents September 8.

For more details, and to check your availability, visit:

Rebate Amounts The program provides an upfront rebate known as a point-of-sale rebate, which means the rebate amount is deducted from the price of the bike when you buy it...

08/31/2026

What will it take for everyone in metro Atlanta to succeed? That's the question at the heart of ARC's 2026 State of the Region.

Join us November 4 at the Georgia World Congress Center for a morning exploring the region's biggest challenges through this year's theme: "Opportunity Rising." ARC CEO & Executive Director Anna Roach will deliver the annual State of the Region address, we'll unveil fresh results from the 2026 Metro Atlanta Speaks survey, and two "What's Next ATL" talks will dig deep into the issues shaping our region. The program wraps with the Regional Excellence Awards and the Harry West Visionary Leadership Award, honoring the people and projects moving the region forward.

Come be a part of the conversation. Register now:

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Georgia World Congress Center Register Now A Region of Opportunity Join top leaders and decision-makers from across metro Atlanta for a morning of insight, inspiration, and...

08/27/2026

Half a million World Cup visitors hit downtown Atlanta this summer. How'd they find major attractions and the nearest MARTA station without getting lost? New signage helped point them in the right direction.

Distinctive new pedestrian wayfinding signs, some as tall as 12.5 feet, popped up across downtown before the first match kicked off, planned with help from ARC's Livable Centers Initiative program. The signage is part of a broader push to make downtown more walkable, without the need to fumble with an app or search for phone signal.

The World Cup may be over, but the signs are staying put—and if funding comes through, more could be on the way across the city.

Read more about the initiative: https://bit.ly/4y8SzKv

Half a million visitors flooded into Atlanta this summer for the FIFA World Cup, riding MARTA to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, moving between Centennial Olympic Park and Centennial Yards, and visiting the...

08/26/2026

Metro Atlanta's housing challenge isn't slowing down, but neither is the work being done to solve it.

Join us September 2 for the Atlanta Regional Housing Forum, where ARC will publicly unveil its new Regional Housing Strategy, a coordinated framework for producing and preserving affordable housing across the 11-county metro region.

The program will also break down what the newly enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act means for housing production and close with a panel connecting regional, state, and federal perspectives.

📍 In person at St. Luke's Episcopal Church or streaming via Zoom
🗓️ September 2 | 9:30–11:45 AM

Register now:

The Atlanta Regional Housing Forum continues its 2026 series on barriers to affordable housing production with a June session on capital barriers. Regional leaders will discuss what recent public, philanthropic, and mission-driven investments have unlocked, where financing gaps remain, and what new....

08/25/2026

From transit to major sporting events and water resilience, the 2026 Mexico City LINK trip gave attendees an insightful look into how one of the world's largest metro regions is tackling many of the same challenges we face at home. Our delegation got a firsthand look at a transportation network moving more than 9 million riders a day. Plus, a ride on the city's cable car system, which carries an estimated 110,000 commuters daily. A unified payment system across transit platforms and remarkable cleanliness stood out as small details that add up to a big difference for riders.

Attendees also saw a creative response to a real infrastructure gap: rainwater capture systems helping serve the roughly 30% of homes not connected to the city's water grid, taking advantage of a defined rainy season.

The overall takeaway: if a metro region of 22 million can make real progress on transit, water, and growth, there's plenty for a region our size to learn from and adapt. Our delegation came back with a long list of ideas worth exploring.

ARC wants to extend a special thank you to our generous host city for welcoming our group and making us feel at home. We're already thinking about how these new perspectives can inform the work underway across metro Atlanta.

08/24/2026

Join ARC Wednesday, September 30, at Brookhaven City Center for the first-ever LCI Academy, a new initiative developed from ARC's LCI 25-Year Impact Report. This year's academy is designed to educate staff, administrators, and leadership from existing LCI sponsor organizations on the program's history, regional impact, and best practices for implementation.

We also welcome consultants interested in supporting communities through LCI plans, studies, and implementation to join. Plus, AICP-certified planners can earn up to 3 CM credits for attending.

Register here: https://bit.ly/45BytMK

The LCI Academy is a new initiative developed from the LCI 25-Year Impact Report. This year’s focus is to educate staff, administrators, and leadership from existing LCI sponsor organizations on...

08/21/2026

Excursions and deep dives into Mexican culture and innovation continue on Day 3 of ARC’s Mexico City LINK trip!

In the morning, our attendees participated in additional LINK Labs including a visit to the Xochimilco chinampas (floating islands) where local farmers are exploring traditional farming techniques.

From visiting the neighborhood of Santa María la Ribera and the Vasconcelos Library to the Metrobús Control Center, attendees saw firsthand how innovation can strengthen neighborhoods and connect people to opportunity and build resilience.

08/20/2026

On Day 2 of LINK, attendees experienced Mexico City through immersive LINK Labs. Different groups explored:

- Public spaces such as Parque de la Bombilla, Chimalistac, and Coyoacán, discussing the connections between architecture and neighborhood identity.

- The Historic Center, walking through layers of Indigenous, colonial, and modern history.

- The ways that various communities are using transportation, water management, and sustainable agriculture to address local challenges. The group specifically spent time learning about rainwater harvesting for households from Isla Urbana.

The group then regathered at Palacio Metropolitano for an afternoon focused on transit and resilience. Mexican officials shared how integrated investment in the city’s Bus Rapid Transit system has reshaped access across Mexico City, offering lessons that speak directly to metro Atlanta’s own transit growth.

08/20/2026

ARC's LINK trip has officially begun! Mexico City welcomed our 160+ government, business, and civic leaders with open arms and colorful displays of their beautiful country.

Day 1 was a celebration of Mexican arts, culture, and community. Attendees were greeted by Mariachi Perla Jalisciense at Papalote Museo del Niño. Atlanta Mayor and ARC Board Chair Andre Dickens and ARC's Executive Director & CEO Anna Roach welcomed everyone and set the tone for the trip, challenging the group to embrace learning from Mexico City’s rich history and evolution.

During the program, representatives from the Mexico City government highlighted the many advancements that are being made in their communities, as well as the bond the two cities shared as hosts of World Cup matches earlier this summer.

The evening reception and dinner was held at Polyforum Siqueiros. From the captivating murals to a special ballet folklorico performance, Day 1 was one to remember.

08/19/2026

Atlantans, we want to hear from you 🗣️📢!

How do you get around town? What innovations would you like to see in the coming years? What concerns you most about our transportation network? These are just a few of the questions on ARC’s Mobility 2055 survey. This plan will guide long-term transportation investments across metro Atlanta to address regional growth, enhance mobility and safety, and expand transportation choices. Public input is important, helping to better inform us of current challenges, needs, and opportunities.

Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/4wGeW8O