Lindsay Isaacs

Managing Editor, American City & County

Lindsay is a native of Atlanta, Ga. She graduated from the University of Georgia with an M.M.C. in journalism and a B.A. in English. Prior to joining American City & County, she held an internship at Georgia Electric Membership Corporation's Georgia magazine.

Posts by Lindsay Isaacs

in American History May. 21, 2012

Early efforts to organize civil defense activities build culture of preparedness

In the 1940s, cities began coordinating forces and residents to prepare for and defend against malicious attacks....More
in American History Apr. 25, 2012

Anti-noise advocates call for quieter cities

In the early 1900s, the rattle and hum of growing cities and industry lead to research, ordinances and pleas for quiet....More
in American History Mar. 22, 2012

Parking innovations: From multi-story decks to automated garages (with related video)

The rise of the automobile in the 1920s created the need for congestion relief and parking solutions — challenges for which cities and counties....More
in American History Jan. 1, 2012

Fluoride: Why is it in the water?

A look through the American City....More
in American History Dec. 1, 2011

Cities begin, expand mass transit service

Cities begin, expand mass transit service as political and popular support ebbs and flows....More