Guerrilla gardening. Pop-up cafes. Mobile vendors. All are examples of "tactical urbanism," a concept of planning and design that will be temporarily displayed for a few days on two blocks of historic Auburn Avenue. An executive with the Atlanta Regional Commission writes about the project, while the planner who coined the term tactical urbanism explains how it can reshape life in the city.  » Join the conversation

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Morning travelers make their way through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport amid the ongoing government shutdown. Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

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