December 13, 2017Riding into the Future... in a Self-Driving CarJoin one ARC staffer for a ride through Atlanta traffic in a semi-autonomous Tesla, and learn about transportation’s high-tech, connected future, as well as the need for a regional approach to embrace that future without getting left behind. Hosting a Civic Dinner is "Powerful" and "Empowering"Hear stories from two metro Atlantans about their experiences hosting Civic Dinners—a new kind of ARC community engagement where people break down barriers by sharing a meal and talking about issues that matter to the region. The AJC highlights ARC's new speaker series, What's Next ATLThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution op-ed features three What’s Next ATL talks — from Dr. Eloisa Klementich, Wanis Kabbaj, and Ellen Dunham-Jones — that took place at ARC's State of the Region Breakfast, which explore the future of our transportation network, our economy, and our built environment. ARC Career Resource Centers Help Change LivesARC’s Career Resource Centers connect people to careers and change lives. Four of our favorite success stories from this year include the forging of a new professional path in a new country, a jumpstarted career thanks to a skillset update, and a mentor who uses audio production skills to change young people’s lives. Other Regional NewsKerry Armstrong is re-elected board chair of ARC The Atlanta Local Food Initiative plants edible orchards in qualifying school and community gardens, providing direct access to local food and improving the region’s landscape—and applications are now open for 2018. Apply here! Global Advisory Panel Celebrates a Season of Diverse Dialogues Arts & Culture Play a Bigger Role in Local Economies Than You Might Think Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Honored with Metro Atlanta Chamber’s E3 Award Upcoming Meetings & EventsFriday, Dec. 15 Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting Friday, Jan. 5 Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting Thursday, Jan. 11 Regional Transit Committee Meeting Aging & Independent Services Committee Meeting Strategic Relations Committee Meeting Friday, Jan. 19 Transportation Coordinating Committee Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 24 Atlanta Regional Commission Board Meeting Thursday, Jan. 25 Land Use Coordinating Committee Meeting ARWDB Regional ITA Committee Meeting The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency for the 10-county area including Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties, as well as the City of Atlanta. |