The gay and lesbian community has been a major contributor to urban renewal in many cities. Mid-town Atlanta is a recent example of this. The gay and lesbian community was among the first to realize the benefits of living along the Peachtree Corridor. That market is now red hot and appeals to a broad spectrum of buyers.

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As is the case in cities from coast to coast, people are seeking to return to downtown living. Because of proactive efforts by the MDHA and the city, there has been over $1.15 billion in public and private investments downtown since 2000.

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