Turning community dead zones into destinations | Amanda Rhein | TEDxAtlanta

“Underperforming asphalt” is what Amanda Rhein thinks about every day. Atlanta’s rapid transit system, MARTA, is leading conversations about public spaces, expanding not only underground but above, transforming lifeless parking lots into vibrant mixed-use centers.

Amanda Rhein is turning community dead zones into destinations.

Amanda Rhein sees things differently—and Atlanta area communities are about to experience the benefit. With real estate and property development surging in Atlanta, MARTA is planning new and inventive transit-oriented development to help boost its ridership and, more importantly, our overall community engagement in public spaces.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx