Metro Atlanta Quality Growth Task Force Friday, December 19, 2003 Metro Atlanta is undergoing growth pressures. Projections estimate that by 2030 the region will add another 2.3 million people and 1.7 million more jobs. Yesterday, the Metro Atlanta Quality Growth Task Force presented the results of comparing alternative land use scenarios - - compact versus decentralized -- and the impact on traffic delay and quality of life. The Task Force models found that land use makes a big difference, not only in improving quality of life but also in reducing traffic. Convened by the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the Metro Atlanta Quality Growth Task Force is comprised of 45 business, civic, environmental, academic and advocacy leaders and state and local elected officials from the metro area. Launched in October, the Task Force will develop specific strategies for responsible and quality growth in the region. You can learn more about the Metro Atlanta Quality Growth Initiative on this page. Go. You download a copy of the presentation from this page. Go. Today in our history of innovation... In 1974, the pioneering Altair 8800 microcomputer was first put on sale in the U.S. as a do-it-yourself computer kit, for $397. It used switches for input and flashing lights as a display. The Altair 8800 was featured on the cover of the Jan 1975 issue of Popular Electronics. While freshmen at Harvard, Paul Allen saw the Popular Electronics issue with the Altair story, and told Bill Gates that the microcomputer revolution is just beginning. posted by Ed Morrison |		This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. links Some Background on EDPro Weblog The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it. One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information. So, spread the word...Share the knowledge. Tell a friend about EDPro Weblog. If you are using a news reader, here is the link to syndicate this site: Here's the link if you are a bloglines subscriber: Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking. Background on Ed Morrison Download some background information on me here.

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