The Cost of Living: A Housing Project

A joint project between Canopy Atlanta and Atlanta Civic Circle on housing affordability in Metro Atlanta.

Latest Articles

Articles originally appear on The Cost of Living Project

A senior sees Bankhead progressing—and leaving folks behind October 17, 2023 by brianikeda Vanessa Alexander stays rooted in her community with a prayer line, Bible studies, and neighborhood cookouts Continue Reading
Hope for a Post-it note September 8, 2023 by brianikeda A lifelong Grove Park resident on what it’s like to be caught in a gentrification feedback loop Continue Reading

We Need You.

The Cost of Living Project is fueled by your stories about the price we pay to live in metro Atlanta. Share your experiences with us by filling out our survey or submitting your story through our My Two Cents form.

I don’t need to take a walking tour to understand the needs of my community. I know there’s a need for affordable, safe housing and economic development because I have been walking here since elementary school.

- Genia Billingsley

 

Read "Hope for a Post-it note"