andre dickens Archives - Atlanta Civic Circle

A photograph shows two low-rise apartment buildings, with sidings falling apart and windows broken.

Housing Affordability

HUD to revoke federal funding for Millennia’s Forest Cove Apartments

by Sean Keenan May 29, 2023May 29, 2023

Once the agency cuts the mega-landlord off, Former tenants will retain their rental assistance.

Why does Dickens’ biggest-ever city budget cut funds from Atlanta DOT?

by Ryan Zickgraf May 17, 2023May 18, 2023

Atlanta city hall appears with the sun setting

Housing Affordability

Does Atlanta’s proposed FY24 budget underfund its affordable housing trust?

by Sean Keenan May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

A wide-angle photograph of the crowd attending the mayor and Community Foundation's announcement.

Housing Affordability

City, Community Foundation announce $300 million in affordable housing funding

by Sean Keenan May 2, 2023May 2, 2023

A vertical shot of the main atrium of Atlanta City Hall, which shows four tiered floors with a wraparound balcony overlooking the decent-sized, marble-floored rotunda.

Housing Affordability

City stepping up code enforcement actions against problem landlords through new Safe and Secure Housing plan

by Sean Keenan May 1, 2023May 1, 2023

Mayor Andre Dickens stands, waving, on a stage emblazoned with the city's seal, during his inauguration ceremony.

Housing Affordability

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Andre Dickens on why Forest Cove fell apart—and Atlanta’s new push for safe and secure housing

by Sean Keenan April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

Mold speckles the lower part of a wall, as well as the wooded flooring.

Housing Affordability

The city rehoused over a quarter of Forest Cove renters in “dangerous dwellings”

by Sean Keenan April 13, 2023April 13, 2023

A vertical shot of the main atrium of Atlanta City Hall, which shows four tiered floors with a wraparound balcony overlooking the decent-sized, marble-floored rotunda.

Housing Affordability

One year later, what has Atlanta’s affordable housing strike force accomplished?

by Sean Keenan April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

Dickens doubled down on public safety in youth-themed State of the City address

by Ryan Zickgraf March 29, 2023March 29, 2023

A picture of the glassy 2 Peachtree Street office tower, shooting 41 stories up toward the sky.

Housing Affordability

City buys downtown skyscraper, promising “big chunk” for affordable housing

by Sean Keenan February 27, 2023February 27, 2023