Better transit. More housing. More progress.

It is a new 12 months, and time for all of us to hit reset.

• It has us interested by what Atlanta ought to do to enhance. Listed here are our (humble) resolutions for our metropolis in 2023.

Sturdy neighborhoods: Within the final 12 months metro Atlanta has ranked as “unaffordable,” in accordance with the Federal Reserve Financial institution of Atlanta (unsurprising to many people). Regardless of indicators that the actual property market is cooling, individuals are nonetheless spending practically half their revenue on housing.

• Our suggestion: Protect and create inexpensive housing, be it with group land trusts, requiring models in new developments, or making sensible use of government-owned vacant land.

Higher mobility: After years of pining for brand spanking new transit, Atlanta is on the cusp of placing shovels within the floor. Count on frank protest and politicking about potential impacts on neighborhoods and whether or not we must always construct rail or swap to buses.

• Our suggestion: If Atlanta desires connectivity and to get individuals out of vehicles, it’ll take persistence and enduring the complications of building.

Safer streets: In 2022, Atlanta recorded practically 170 homicides — most of which concerned weapons. Every loss of life alters the lives of households and communities endlessly.

• Our suggestion: Stopping gun violence requires a multi-pronged strategy — and funding — that gives jobs to younger individuals and encourages battle decision. It takes time, too.

Calmer Capitol: When the Normal Meeting gavels into session subsequent week, the state Senate and state Home could have new leaders. Gov. Brian Kemp will begin his second and ultimate time period with robust electoral help.

• Our suggestion: Possibly just a little peace and quiet can be good. (One can solely hope, huh?)

Extra lunch-counter spots: Primarily based on our un-scientific evaluation, Atlanta wants extra eateries with nice sandwiches and different perfect-for-lunch menu choices.

• Aspect observe: May we additionally get some eating places the place we are able to really hear one another converse with out shouting?!

Decelerate: Significantly. Let’s relax and concentrate on the street. Consider it or not, we have no autobahns right here.

• And put the telephone down. Please.