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Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development

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Discussion on the role of TADAC, stakeholders, and consultants

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2008-10-16) Ross, Catherine L.
Congestion Pricing Response: Study for Potential Implementation in the Metropolitan Atlanta Area

( 2008-10) Ross, Catherine L. ; Guensler, Randall L. ; Barringer, Jason ; Danner, Amy

Traffic congestion is an increasing burden on American cities. Congested highways delay truck transport and commuters, causing economic and social losses to local businesses and residents and making the area as a whole less attractive to potential residents, investors and visitors. Drivers suffer increased stress and the resulting negative health effects. Long delays in car travel leads to greater amounts of pollutants being emitted into the atmosphere. As a result, one of the foremost challenges confronting towns, cities, regions and transportation providers is the reduction of congestion. Perhaps more importantly, the increasing cost of oil and our current dependence on it make even clearer the need for the introduction of greater efficiency, better management, more sustainable practices, and differential pricing in transportation system planning. There is an even greater expectation that congestion pricing will be a new source of funds to maintain existing and construct new infrastructure. The key objective of this project was to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of public perceptions and acceptability of potential congestion-pricing implementation and deployment strategies for the metropolitan Atlanta area, in order to help guide GDOT in the siting, evaluation, and implementation of future pricing strategies. The project included consideration of new technologies to be used in implementing congestion-pricing schemes, as well as potential consumer objections to congestion pricing and a summary of the most significant inputs to models or efforts to forecast consumer responses to pricing programs. The research effort will provide a comprehensive examination of public perceptions and preferences in regard to the suitability of potential pricing applications in metropolitan Atlanta. The project results include recommendations of strategies to implement congestion pricing, as well as results from an emissions modeling framework and congestion pricing analysis.
Hospitals and Community Health HIA: A Study of Localized Health Impacts of Hospitals

( 2008-06) Ross, Catherine L. ; Barringer, Jason ; Danner, Amy ; Woo, Myungje ; Doyle, Jessica

The Hospitals and Community Health HIA project examines the localized impacts of a hospital, operating as a major anchor institution, on the health outcomes of residents living nearby. The study includes a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) to examine the impact of transportation, land use, urban design and future growth on the residents and neighborhoods located in the vicinity of Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. The final product of this HIA is a set of evidence-based recommendations that inform decision-makers and the general public about the health-related issues associated with the project and suggest how to enhance positive health impacts while mitigating negative health impacts. Results of this HIA will be instrumental in informing future decisions regarding land use, transportation, and urban design by both Piedmont Hospital and by the surrounding communities. This project builds on the Atlanta BeltLine Health Impact Assessment (HIA) which, was conducted with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and with technical assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The BeltLine HIA was completed in May 2007.
The Milton Trail Plan: Shared Use Trail Plan

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007-08) Drummond, William J. ; Ross, Catherine L. ; Leone de Nie, Karen ; Barringer, Jason ; Giarrusso, Tony

This Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for the newly established City of Milton, Georgia, proposes a network of multiuse trails to connect Milton’s neighborhoods with its parks, schools, libraries, stores, sports facilities, and other public spaces. This plan was produced with Georgia Tech's City and Regional Planning Program and the Center for GIS.
Mobility in the Megaregion

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007-06-29) Ross, Catherine L. ; Amekudzi-Kennedy, Adjo A. ; Barringer, Jason
Defining Megacities and Megaregions: The Need for U.S. Spatial Planning

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007-06-28) Contant, Cheryl K. ; Ross, Catherine L. ; Leone de Nie, Karen
Atlanta BeltLine Health Impact Assessment

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2007-06) Ross, Catherine L. ; West, Harry

The Atlanta BeltLine project is one of the largest redevelopment projects currently underway in the United States. It includes the transformation of a 22-mile loop of freight rail to parks, trails, transit, and residential and commercial developments. The project has been viewed as a springboard for a new vision for the City of Atlanta, one of greenspace, walkability, high-quality infill development, transit, and healthy communities. With funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, CQGRD, with technical assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, undertook an Health Impact Assessment (HIA) of the BeltLine to make health a part of the decision-making process.
Georgia Coast 2030: Population Projections for the 10-county Coastal Region

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006-09) Ross, Catherine L. ; Barringer, Jason ; Benjamin, Saskia ; Foard, Andrea ; Leone de Nie, Karen ; Pierce, David ; Vargo, Jason ; Boston, Thomas D. ; Wilkins, Joy
Piedmont Atlantic MegaRegion

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006-03-03) Littlefield, Ron ; Ross, Catherine L.

Dr. Catherine Ross of the Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development introduced Chattanooga, TN Mayor Ron Littlefield. Dr. Ross also gave a reprise of a presentation given in February 2006 at the 2nd Annual Policy Round Table on MegaRegional Development.
Providing Access to Destination and Improving the Community

(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2006-03-03) Ross, Catherine L.

Catherine Ross, CQGRD