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WEBSep 9, 2024 · Canopy Atlanta partners with residents in neighborhoods across Metro Atlanta’s five counties to tell stories through our Community Issues. Stay tuned for Canopy Atlanta’s Tri-Cities Issue. “We selected these areas through a process that ranked each community on civic engagement, existing news coverage, cultural …
About — Canopy Atlanta
WEBCanopy Atlanta is transforming journalism by making it community-first, equipping Atlantans who’ve been overlooked and misrepresented by journalism to tell stories. We believe in high standards of transparency and accountability to our communities, which is why we make information about our major funders and our tax filings easily accessible.
Voting Barriers and Bridges — Canopy Atlanta
WEBOur election coverage will explore how and why metro Atlantans vote—or don’t. Canopy Atlanta’s 2024 election project kicked off this spring and runs until Election Day. Voting Barriers and Bridges, which will focus on communities with chronically low voter participation, will identify the barriers around civic engagement and uplift ...
Collier Heights — Canopy Atlanta
WEB4 days ago · As one of the first neighborhoods in the United States built by Black planners, Collier Heights is steeped in rich history. In the mid 1950s, it became Atlanta’s premier community for Black people, known for its ranch-style brick homes. It is on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Atlanta City Council recognized it as a historic district.
The Cost of Living: A Housing Project — Canopy Atlanta
WEBThe Cost of Living Project is fueled by your stories about the price we pay to live in metro Atlanta. Share your experiences with us by filling out our survey or submitting your story through our My Two Cents form. I don’t need to take a walking tour to understand the needs of my community. I know there’s a need for affordable, safe housing ...
Atlanta's vanishing tree canopy — Canopy Atlanta
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · At the Community Development/Human Services Committee meeting on January 30, council members expressed concern about Atlanta’s declining tree canopy, the loss of which has already had an environmental impact on the city. Council members said they hope the Department of City Planning will do more to support preservation efforts.
Tri-Cities - Canopy Atlanta
WEBTri-Cities Fellow. About Me. Claudia Maturell is an Afro-Cuban creative, educator, and community documentarian. Her work focuses on community, justice, and spirituality, using the arts and community-building practices to catalyze profound individual and collective transformation. Maturell’s collaborative practices span over 10 years, from ...
Canopy Atlanta
WEBEach Canopy Atlanta issue focuses on a different neighborhood in metro Atlanta. Last summer, we partnered with more than 120 community members of Forest Park in Clayton County to report stories that reflect their information desires. A community-powered journalism nonprofit making local news by Atlanta, with Atlanta.
Our Story Process — Canopy Atlanta
WEBOur Process. Canopy Atlanta’s approach toward journalism is what makes us different from other newsrooms. At every step, we center community, prioritize neighborhood perspectives, and facilitate a collaborative storytelling process that creates a new kind of journalism — one that is deeply connected to the needs and experiences of Atlanta.
Newsletters Archive — Canopy Atlanta
WEBFeb 3, 2024 · This free, weekly newsletter includes originally reported community stories, behind-the-scenes information about Canopy Atlanta’s work and updates about the communities we are working in. Plus, our new series “For the Record,” highlights all things Atlanta Documenters, including coverage of local …