By Roosevelt Giles I was born in Union, South Carolina, the son of a sharecropper and one of ten children. Growing up, education was a luxury—one afforded only when it rained, and the fields were too wet for cotton-picking. My early life was defined by scarcity, but also by resilience, community, and the enduring belief […]
Author Archives: Atlanta Housing
Led by President and CEO Eugene Jones, Jr., the Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (AH), is the largest housing authority in Georgia and one of the largest in the nation. AH provides and facilitates affordable housing resources for nearly 27,000 low-income households comprised of approximately 46,000 people.
These affordable housing resources include AH-owned residential communities, AH-sponsored mixed-income, mixed-finance residential communities, Housing Choice vouchers, HomeFlex, supportive housing arrangements and homeownership opportunities. AH’s programs are funded and regulated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Visit AH at atlantahousing.org or follow the agency on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn at @housingatlanta.
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“Community Begins with Home”: Why I Partner with Atlanta Housing
By Pam Storm As a native Atlantan, born and raised in College Park, I have witnessed this city evolve dramatically over the years. The skyline has grown, new industries have taken root, and our cultural footprint continues to expand globally—from music and film to technology and entrepreneurship. Yet amid all that progress, Atlanta retains something […]
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Atlanta Housing and Partners Celebrate with Ribbon-Cutting at Juanita H. Gardner Village
Atlanta Housing (AH), in collaboration with Invest Atlanta, the City of Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and development partners Timshel Development, CRN Development, Gateway Development Corporation, and Hill Tide Development, announces the grand opening of Juanita H. Gardner Village (the “Village”). This new construction community provides 108 affordable housing units for seniors, featuring […]
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Atlanta Housing Seeks Development Partner to Transform Historic Stadium Hotel
Atlanta Housing (AH) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of the landmark 450 Hank Aaron Drive property, inviting developers to reimagine this historic property as a high-quality, mixed-income community with affordable housing, community-centric retail, and open spaces. Built in 1973 and commonly known as Stadium Hotel, the former Ramada Plaza has […]
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Atlanta Housing Announces Financial Closing of The Proctor
In another important step towards the goal of creating or preserving 10,000 affordable housing units, Atlanta Housing (AH) announces the financial closing of a $55.6 million development, The Proctor. Located at 698 Oliver St. NW, 41 units of the 137 residential units will be added to Atlanta’s inventory of affordable housing. The Proctor closing is […]
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Terri M. Lee Names Chief of Staff for Atlanta Housing
Atlanta Housing President and CEO Terri M. Lee today announced the appointment of Kelly Beaty English as Chief of Staff for Atlanta Housing. Kelly, a seasoned corporate executive, communications strategist, and community leader, will oversee internal and external communications, partnerships, and the transformation of organizational culture at Atlanta Housing. “Kelly’s deep expertise in communications, community […]
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Atlanta Housing Board Approves $105 Million In Affordable Housing and Resources
To address Atlanta’s critical affordable housing needs, the Atlanta Housing (AH) Board of Commissioners approved key resolutions to finance and construct 1,039 new housing units, of which 903 will be affordable, and preserve 140 affordable housing units across the city. These resolutions represent an AH investment of approximately $105 million in housing opportunities and resources, […]
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Atlanta Housing Nears $2M Fundraising Milestone for Sustainability Initiatives
Atlanta Housing (AH), in partnership with Southface Energy Institute (Southface), one of the country’s leading nonprofits in sustainability, nears a key target of its 5-Year Strategic Plan with the recent receipt of a $2 million federal grant to Southface, of which of $1.9 million will be utilized to improve energy efficiency in Atlanta Housing units. […]
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Restoring Community: The Rebuilding of Bowen Homes
By Terri M. Lee An Atlanta that everyone can afford to call home is possible when we prioritize affordable housing products and our people. This is not conjecture or platitude. It is the principle upon which we are building one of the city’s most significant affordable housing redevelopments. Situated on Atlanta’s Westside, Bowen Homes was […]
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Opening Doors to the American Dream
Homeownership represents the very essence of the American Dream, providing individuals and families with stability, financial security, and a sense of pride. Unfortunately, for many aspiring homeowners, the hurdle of amassing the necessary down payment funds proves insurmountable. To counter this challenge, in 2005, we at Atlanta Housing (AH) established the Down Payment Assistance Program […]
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Atlanta Housing Celebrates 85 Years of Service
By Eugene E. Jones, Jr. This month, Atlanta Housing (AH) celebrates 85 years of housing Atlantans, and it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on the organization’s history and its impact on the city. Atlanta Housing was founded in 1938 by real estate developer Charles F. Palmer and President of Atlanta University Center Dr. John […]
