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February 28, 2024 / Environment

Since 2020, weather and climate disaster damages costed Georgians over $500 million per million residentsImage

The January 2024 Pathways to Prosperity Report highlights both the impacts of climate change and the potential for federal investments to target the inequities these impacts create and compound in southern states.

Here are some of the climate insights for Georgia:

31 percent of Georgians live in counties that have experienced disasters since 2020.
From 2020-2023, Georgians experienced over $500 million in weather and climate disaster damages per million residents.
The average cost of flood insurance in Georgia will be $1,332 once full-risk prices are completely implemented–– a 68% increase from what policyholders currently pay.

The report also provides key data about civic engagement, health, housing, and infrastructure.

See the full publication and download the data here.

October 27, 2023 / Basic Needs, Civic Engagement, Commuting, Economics, Environment, Equity, General, Housing, Workforce

Metro Atlanta Speaks 2023: “Crime” still rated as the biggest issue facing the regionImage

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) released the results of the tenth Metro Atlanta Speaks (MAS) survey. MAS provides valuable and statistically significant resident perception and attitude data down to the county level.

Here are some key takeaways:

Like in 2021, respondents rated “Crime” as the biggest issue facing the region.
Only 46 percent of respondents support“pay{ing} more in taxes to fund expanded regional public transit that includes buses and rail”.
More than 63 percent of respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that they COULD NOT afford to move to another housing unit in the neighborhood where they currently live.
Around 28 percent of respondents would not be able to pay for a $400 emergency without borrowing money, selling something or simply not paying at all.
Just over nine percent of respondents indicated that they currently own an electric vehicle (slightly higher than national averages).
Nearly a third of respondents said they plan to buy an EV in the next five years.
Those saying that living conditions in the region will be better in the next 3-4 years has declined in recent years, however there is more optimism among Black and Latino respondents than white respondents.

The hybrid phone and online survey asked 21 questions to 4,850 residents of the 11 counties in ARC.

Environmental risk in Atlanta neighborhoodsImage

As we experience record heat, a new analysis by Georgia Tech professors scores neighborhoods’ heat and flood risks.

“Those most at-risk of complications include children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with certain medical conditions, like heart and lung issues, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.” So, prepare appropriately when serving these geographic and demographic communities.

Real-Time Insights

Since 2020, weather and climate disaster damages costed Georgians over $500 million per million residentsImage

Metro Atlanta Speaks 2023: “Crime” still rated as the biggest issue facing the regionImage

Environmental risk in Atlanta neighborhoodsImage

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