Category: Housing Affordability

One of the most pressing issues in the metro Atlanta region is access to and creation of affordable housing. ACC will take an in-depth look at the organizations, plans, and legislation in our city that govern this important topic.

Sean Keenan is our journalist who will cover this civic circle. If you have ideas, comments, or other information that would help Sean with this effort please reach out to sean@atlantaciviccircle.org.

A photo of Forest Cove, with beige and brick buildings falling apart and weeds growing tall on either side of the sidewalk.

Housing Affordability

Millennia heads back to court over Forest Cove’s unsafe conditions

by Sean Keenan September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

By taking the mega-landlord back to municipal court over housing code infractions, the city could be teeing up another demolition order.

A photo of a government meeting, with senators seated behind a long wooden table and a lobbyist seated at a table in front of them.

Housing Affordability

Georgia Democrats prepping for uphill battle over rent regulation

by Sean Keenan September 17, 2023September 17, 2023

A photo of a single-story home.

Housing Affordability

The city of Morrow abruptly evicted 22 low-income renters. Why?

by Sean Keenan September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

A photo of the Atlanta Civic Center's performing arts center, a brick building with tall, tan arches.

Housing Affordability

In pricey Old Fourth Ward, affordable housing is crucial for Atlanta Civic Center overhaul

by Sean Keenan September 6, 2023September 6, 2023

A photo of the front entrance to the 2 Peachtree tower, with gold lettering spelling out the building's name above glass doors.

Housing Affordability

PHOTOS: At Two Peachtree skyscraper, imagine affordable housing with skyline views

by Sean Keenan August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

A photograph of the Atlanta Public Schools office, a red brick building with beige stucco.

Housing Affordability

As housing costs rise, more APS students experience homelessness

by Sean Keenan August 28, 2023August 28, 2023

A photograph of a low-rise apartment building whose siding has all but fallen off. Weeds grow tall in the foreground.

Housing Affordability

Fulton judge sides with Forest Cove owner against razing condemned complex

by Sean Keenan August 23, 2023August 23, 2023

A photograph of a low-rise apartment building whose siding has all but fallen off. Weeds grow tall in the foreground.

Housing Affordability

Forest Cove’s fate hinges on Fulton judge’s decision

by Sean Keenan August 11, 2023August 11, 2023

A photograph of the brick Atlanta Civic Center, as seen from behind a chain-link fence with barbed wire at the top.

Housing Affordability

Future of Atlanta Civic Center’s iconic auditorium remains unclear

by Sean Keenan August 9, 2023August 9, 2023

A colorful architect's sketch of the Bowen Homes redevelopment project shows an aerial view of a public green space, flanked on either side by a row of trees, a street, and a dense line of glassy mid-rise buildings.

Housing Affordability

Can Bowen Homes overhaul keep gentrification at bay?

by Sean Keenan August 2, 2023August 3, 2023