Georgians Confident about Economy, Seek Walkable Areas
Many Georgians are feeling confident about their financial futures.
According to a national poll by the American Planning Association, 49% of people in the Peach State say their local economies will improve within the next five years.
That’s 10% higher than the national number.
“We’re certainly starting to see real estate come back after a pretty big dip. The economic environment is improved. I think people are more optimistic now, I certainly am, than I was two, three years ago,” says Kevin Green, the president and CEO of the Midtown Alliance.
Another factor for the confidence, according to Green, is a boost in tech jobs, especially within metro Atlanta.
But many Georgians would like to see their neighborhoods become more walkable, so that they can rely less on vehicles.
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“It’s about quality of life, transportation choices that go beyond the automobile. It’s about a strong sense of community,” says Green.
The poll was based on more than 1,000 people between 21 and 65 years old.
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