The benefits of creating communities that support persons of all ages and abilities are many. Walkable communities with sidewalks and vital services near housing decrease the need for formal transportation services. They also keep us healthier, promoting physical activity and social interaction while enabling easy access to food and healthcare.

This free half-day summit will showcase local solutions to increase affordable housing and transportation options for all ages, abilities, and incomes. Thought leaders will frame the issue and local speakers will showcase solutions taking place in the Atlanta region. Information will also be provided on innovative ways to engage others in supporting and enacting change.

Speakers Include

Anne Kaiser
Vice President of Community and Economic Development, Georgia Power

Jana Lynott
Senior Strategic Policy Advisor with AARP Public Policy Institute’s Livable Communities Team and Expert on Universal Mobility

Will Johnston
MicroLife Institute (formerly Tiny House Atlanta)

Angela Threadgill
Planning Director, City of Decatur

Jacque Thornton
National Church Residences

Lauren Welsh
ThreadATL

Beth Hogan
Local Home-Sharing Expert

Directions to Venue:

To Access via Public Transit:

Georgia Power Corporate Headquarters is closest to the Civic Center MARTA station on the red and gold rail line. Bus 816 provides service directly to the office building.

Walking time is approximately 12 minutes from the Civic Center MARTA station. It is a direct and easy route. Head south on West Peachtree Street toward the downtown skyline. Turn left on Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, which turns into Ralph McGill Blvd. (See walking map). Bike racks are also located onsite.

For schedules and real-time bus locations, use the MARTA on the Go app or look up route information online.

Driving Directions: 
Ample free parking is located in visitor parking lots.

Map

From North

Take I-75/85 South to Exit 249C Williams St. toward the World Congress Ctr./GA Dome/Aquarium. Left onto Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. Ivan Allen becomes Ralph McGill Blvd. Georgia Power is on your right. 

From South 

Take I-75/85 North to the International Blvd. Exit. At the second light, which is Fort St., turn left.  Fort St. become Andrew Young International Blvd. Right onto Piedmont Ave. Turn right at the third light, which is Ralph McGill Blvd. Georgia Power is on your right. 

When you enter the main entrance, you'll be asked to check in before proceeding to the Arkwright Auditorium.

For more information, contact Katie Perumbeti at kperumbeti@atlantaregional.org.