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WEB6 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 ...
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.
Collier Heights — Canopy Atlanta
WEB6 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.
Canopy Atlanta Listens: Voting Bridges and Barriers
WEBSep 11, 2024 — In interviews across areas with low voter turnout, like Welcome All Park, Greenbriar Mall and Midtown’s Trader Joe’s, Canopy Atlanta spoke with more than 220 members of the community. Voters and nonvoters alike had a lot to say about the political climate of 2024 and the impact the unpredictable events have had on them.
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 ...
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 ...
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 …
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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.
Canopy Atlanta: Now in print — Canopy Atlanta
WEBFeb 1, 2024 — Read some of the best of Canopy Atlanta’s reporting in West End, Forest Park, Bankhead, South DeKalb, and Lakewood Heights over the past four years, in a new magazine-style format.