Opportunity & Movement — Future Places Project

Home of the Brave

Peachtree Street, 1907.Historic Atlanta Guidebook Images, Georgia State University Digital Collections. — **Peachtree Street, 1907.**
*Historic Atlanta Guidebook Images, Georgia State University Digital Collections.*

From the ruins of war, Atlanta rebuilt itself as a city moving forward. Modernizing itself with every generation, Atlanta often opened itself to opportunities, new people, challenges and changes that shaped our city’s identity.

Celebrations along Peachtree Street on Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day), August 14, 1945AJC Photo Archives, Georgia State University Digital Collections — **Celebrations along Peachtree Street on Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day), August 14, 1945**
*AJC Photo Archives, Georgia State University Digital Collections*

With a wider range of citizens sharing in the economic, cultural, and civic benefits of a generally progressive community, Atlanta proclaimed itself the “Capital of the New South”. In doing so, Atlanta has and continues to draw and nurture innovators, entrepreneurs, creators, and outspoken leaders who advance the state and the region in everything from business and technology to arts and entertainment.

What we’ve accomplished today is because of yesterday’s groundwork. Our missed opportunities are also because of decisions and actions in our past. What we did in the past—good or bad—is an essential link to understanding our present and thus is a building block for our future.

Downtown Atlanta Skyline, 1990.AJC Photo Archives, Georgia State University Digital Collections — **Downtown Atlanta Skyline, 1990.**
*AJC Photo Archives, Georgia State University Digital Collections*

In evaluating Atlanta’s historic preservation efforts and learning from local thought leaders and from ideas from around the country, the Future Places Project uncovers insights to inspire future action.