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Shifts in the ways we commute, travel and live are shaping a new era of urban living for Atlantans, and leaders are focused on upgrading city-wide infrastructure, transit and housing to support a growing population.

Atlanta’s recent water disruption was a brutal reminder of the need to invest in a new infrastructure system. As the city expands, it is also looking at a new vision for how people move around the city and how to accommodate a population with varying income levels. Leaders must address these issues impacting everything from housing and cost of living to transportation and utilities, which exist alongside a growing number of companies who are shaping what’s next for the city in industries like tech, aviation and space.

Join Axios What’s Next Local for an event spotlighting local leaders who are making an impact on the policies, industries and infrastructure shaping what’s next for Atlanta.