By Audrea N. Rease, Executive Director, Star-C Programs What does it take to transform a long-vacant site in Southwest Atlanta into 448 high-quality affordable homes? For The Flats & The Villas at Stone Hogan, it took collaboration, commitment, partnership and perseverance. The communities were made possible through the leadership and partnership of Mayor Andre Dickens, […]
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Building More Resilient Communities Starts Here
Communities across Metro Atlanta are facing unprecedented challenges, including youth mental health concerns, substance use, trauma, violence, and social isolation. These complex issues cannot be solved by any one organization working alone. They require collaboration, shared learning, and a commitment to building resilient communities together. This was the focus of Star-C Programs’ recent Resilient Metro Community […]
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Revitalizing Communities Through Resident Services
By Marjy Stagmeier, Founder and Board Chair, Star-C Programs When I first started offering resident services programs in my apartment communities, our actions were strongly embraced by the broader community. I think back to the year 2000 when we started an after-school program at Ashton Chase Apartments in southeast Atlanta, a 224-unit low-income property predominately […]
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Stabilizing Families, Strengthening Futures
At its April breakfast meeting, Star-C hosted a panel discussing The Flats and Villas at Stone Hogan, a 448-unit affordable housing community near Greenbriar Mall. The panel was moderated by Audrea Rease and featured Tab Bullard (Zimmerman Properties), Christoper Myrick (Summit Contracting), Vickey Roberts (InvestAtlanta) and Dr. Kristen Horton (Principal, Continental Colony Elementary). Areu Bros. […]
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Overcoming NIMBYism with Partnership and Proof
Along with hundreds of industry leaders, Star-C attended last week’s Georgia Affordable Housing Coalition Conference, where a key theme for project success was how to overcome NIMBYism—the resistance that often arises when affordable housing is proposed in growing communities. At Star-C, we’ve learned that resistance softens when neighbors and community institutions feel seen, heard, and […]
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Status of Eviction Courts: Updates from Metro Atlanta’s Magistrate Judges
Eviction courts play a critical role in Metro Atlanta’s housing landscape, affecting families, landlords, and community stability. At Star-C’s recent February Breakfast, the chief magistrate judges from Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, Clayton, and Gwinnett counties provided updates on caseloads, court operations, and support programs. Key Updates: Looking Ahead As courts navigate eviction-related challenges, funding, staffing, and […]
