Atlanta as a Global City - An expert panel on the Impact of Immigration and Foreign-born Residents on the Atlanta Metro Region

Each year the Georgia Tech Student Association hosts a panel discussion, open to the public, surrounding a current planning event to celebrate World Town Planning Day. This year, the panel discussion will focus on Atlanta as a Global City. Specifically, the impact of immigration and foreign-born residents in the Metro Area will be addressed. Expert panelists will participate in a discussion exploring various questions, among them: As Atlanta attracts new types of people, how will the city adapt its policies and plans to accommodate a more diverse population? How can Atlanta better support these types of populations? Which communities in the metro region are currently initiating organizations and supporting economic development catered towards immigrant communities? In the current political climate, how are state and local policies either supporting or discouraging immigration policies?

Anna Joo Kim, Assistant Professor of City & Regional Planning | Georgia Institute of Technology

Marian Liou, Founder & Executive Director | We Love BuHi

David Schaefer, Director of Advocacy | Latin American Association

Stephanie Ali, Civic Engagement Manager | New American Pathways