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DataPlace- Community Profile - This site
contains detailed information for anyone who
wants to more about the profile of the
community, such as data on demographics,
employment, housing, income, mortgage
lending and much more.
Local Government GIS
- Utilize this listing of local county GIS
departments in order to find a variety of
maps, including zoning, land use,
street/city, and parcel maps.
National Association of Homebuyers
(NAHB)- Economic and Housing Data- The
National Association of Homebuilders
Economic and Housing Data webpage contains
information and resources useful to
builders, such as forecasts, construction
statistics, recent trends and so much more.
Vacant &
Underutilized Land Study -
Maps of
underdeveloped and undeveloped property are
now available for download. Find vacant,
developable land in various locations
throughout the metro Atlanta area.
Atlanta Development Authority (ADA)-
Developer/Builder Resources- Throughout
the US and Atlanta, a new trend has emerged
and it's all about the central city. People
are moving back in town and for good reason:
close proximity to jobs, restaurants,
theater, shopping; less time spent in cars;
less lawn maintenance, etc.
Sustainable Development Resources- With
energy costs rising, its becoming more
difficult for families to maintain and
upkeep their homes. Developers,
municipalities and advocates have begun to
examine and incorporate sustainable building
techniques to lessen the long-term cost of
housing as well as protect the environment.
Georgia is fortunate to have a leader in
sustainable development techniques and
practices - Southface.
Tax Allocation Districts
- A Tax
Allocation District (TAD) is an extremely
valuable redevelopment tool that is
established for the purpose of publicly
financing certain redevelopment activities
in underdeveloped areas. Many
development professionals view TAD's as
essential components to spurring activity in
stagnant communities. Developers may
also be interested in the
subsidy programs associated with these
TAD's.
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