Peoplestown

1 story · Inside The Perimeter, Atlanta

About Peoplestown

Peoplestown is a small residential neighborhood south of Summerhill and the Georgia State campus, with a history of community activism around housing and environmental justice. The neighborhood has been at the center of debates about stormwater infrastructure, displacement, and the impacts of nearby stadium development. New investment is coming, but so are concerns about preserving affordability for longtime residents. It's a neighborhood to watch as the Summerhill development wave pushes southward.

Quick Facts

  • Strong community activism tradition
  • Adjacent to Summerhill development area
  • Affordable by ITP standards

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