Rebecca Williams, in Underground Atlanta: Combating Negative Perceptions and Getting Suburbanites to Frequent This “Downtown Anchor”, is based on how over the years Underground Atlanta developed these negative perceptions that are causing people to stay away.  She offers evidence that affects the reputations of Underground and the importance of Reputation Management. The purpose of Williams’ text is to define the perceptions and identity of Underground Atlanta, also generate a public relations strategic campaign plan that will offer suggestions to modify the negative press, educated Metro Atlanta residents on Underground Atlanta and provide a platform for future success. Its academic structure, the intended audience are researchers looking for a way to improve Underground Atlanta or other businesses.

 

Emily, in Downtown/ATL/GA Race, Tourism, and (Re)development Blog post, is based on race, tourism and redevelopment in the major attractions located in Atlanta, Georgia. Emily uses a variety of evidence, such as providing a well-detailed map of her bike route to get a good perspective of Atlanta, also a visual representation of different locations in Atlanta. She examines how race, (re)development and tourism interact in the portrayal of downtown Atlanta. The intended audience of this article are researchers, likely in the department of sociology.