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Housing Affordability

New blueprint for Bowen Homes revamp adds 100s more affordable units

by Sean Keenan January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Some city leaders complained the Atlanta housing authority’s plan to revitalize the 74-acre site didn’t have enough affordable housing.

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

Housing Affordability

How Andre Dickens confronted Atlanta’s housing crisis in 2022—and what’s next

by Sean Keenan December 30, 2022December 30, 2022

Four people sit at a table. A blue banner that says "Atlanta Regional Housing Forum" hangs behind them on the right.

Housing Affordability

Should Atlanta feel hopeful about affordable housing with mayor’s new strike force?

by Sean Keenan December 11, 2022December 11, 2022

Atlanta city hall appears with the sun setting

Housing Affordability

Atlanta City Council embraces legislation protecting Section 8 renters, but advocates warn it lacks teeth

by Sean Keenan November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

A blue and white, mid-rise apartment complex arches over the Atlanta Beltline by way of sky bridge. Green lawns flank the Beltline on both sides. A cyclist is riding away from the camera.

Housing Affordability

Legislation to expand Section 8 access breezes through council committees

by Sean Keenan November 17, 2022November 17, 2022

An overhead image of the overgrown property.

Housing Affordability

City lawmakers push for more affordable housing at Bowen Homes revamp

by Sean Keenan November 16, 2022November 21, 2022

An overhead image of the overgrown property.

Housing Affordability

Atlanta Housing finally picks developers for Bowen Homes revival

by Sean Keenan October 27, 2022October 27, 2022

Housing Affordability

Housing authority again taps developers to revamp Atlanta Civic Center

by Sean Keenan August 24, 2022August 24, 2022

A colorful apartment stack.

Housing Affordability

Section 8 renters need protections, but workable reforms face stiff opposition

by Sean Keenan August 15, 2022August 15, 2022

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

Mayor’s affordable housing strike force to seek developers for city land

by Sean Keenan August 5, 2022August 5, 2022