Mayor Andre Dickens Archives - Page 2 of 2

AHA celebrates $40 million Choice grant and approves funding for hundreds of affordable units

by Maria Saporta July 26, 2023 6:22 pmJuly 26, 2023 6:28 pm

It was an Atlanta Housing Authority board meeting like none other in recent memory.
Eugene Jones, AHA’s president and CEO, announced during the board meeting that Atlanta had received an unprecedented $40 million Choice grant to revitalize the Bowen Homes neighborhood.

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Unlike past revolving door, Atlanta’s airport general manager – ‘B’ Bheodari – staying put

by Maria Saporta June 12, 2023 6:34 pmJune 12, 2023 7:21 pm

Balram “B” Bheodari, general manager of Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, attended an industry conference in Denver earlier this month when he was offered a job making significantly more money than his current $310,000 annual salary.

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Stars align for $300 million affordable housing treasure chest in Atlanta

by Maria Saporta May 2, 2023 10:00 amMay 2, 2023 10:30 am

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and Mayor Andre Dickens announced Tuesday a historic commitment to building and preserving affordable housing.

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Celebrating MARTA’s vote to advance the Streetcar along the BeltLine

by Maria Saporta April 17, 2023 6:32 pmApril 17, 2023 11:10 pm

At long last! The MARTA board voted to advance the eastern extension of the Atlanta Streetcar to Ponce City Market at its meeting on April 13 – a move that was significant on multiple levels.

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Park Pride’s $12.8 million ‘Parks for All’ campaign sets new bar for Atlanta

by Maria Saporta March 27, 2023 6:31 pmMarch 27, 2023 9:02 pm

On the eve of its annual conference, Park Pride announced a $12.8 million capital campaign – its first-ever multi-year comprehensive effort.

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Less is less with More MARTA projects

by Maria Saporta March 6, 2023 5:40 pmMarch 6, 2023 7:59 pm

As a lover of transit – especially rail, my heart has been broken repeatedly by the unrealized opportunities metro Atlanta has had over several decades.

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Atlanta Mayor Dickens and ACP relieved Buckhead City bill defeated

by Maria Saporta March 3, 2023 12:44 pmMarch 3, 2023 1:30 pm

A relieved Mayor Andre Dickens met with the highly influential Atlanta Committee for Progress Friday morning following the Thursday vote in the Georgia Senate that defeated efforts for Buckhead to split off from the City of Atlanta.

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Westside Future Fund offers lessons on building communities from the ground up

by Maria Saporta January 23, 2023 8:55 pmFebruary 17, 2023 4:09 pm

The Westside Future Fund has a delicate balancing act. How can one revitalize a community without displacing legacy residents because neighborhoods have become unaffordable?

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Metro Atlanta Chamber accentuates the positive at its annual meeting

by Maria Saporta November 21, 2022 6:26 pmFebruary 17, 2023 4:07 pm

A spirit of boosterism filled the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre at the 163rd annual meeting of the Metro Atlanta Chamber Nov. 17 as the organization highlighted its new strategic direction focusing on the economy, talent and community.

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Novel Center for Urban Research launched by Georgia Tech and Atlanta

by Maria Saporta November 10, 2022 4:57 pmFebruary 17, 2023 4:08 pm

Georgia Tech and the City of Atlanta are launching a Center for Urban Research to help revitalize communities and address racial inequities.

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Master developer selected for redevelopment of Bowen Homes

by Maria Saporta October 26, 2022 5:44 pmFebruary 17, 2023 4:07 pm

The board of the Atlanta Housing Authority Wednesday selected a master developer to redevelop the 74-acre site that once housed the former Bowen Homes public housing project.

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2022 Four Pillar honoree — Carol Tomé — blends culture of Home Depot and UPS

by Maria Saporta October 24, 2022 6:35 pmFebruary 17, 2023 4:07 pm

Upon receiving the 2022 Four Pillars Tribute on Oct. 10 from the Council for Quality Growth, Carol Tomé laughingly said: “Today, brown is new orange.”

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Larry Stewart named chair of Atlanta Housing authority

by Maria Saporta September 28, 2022 10:08 pmFebruary 17, 2023 4:06 pm

Permanent board leadership at the Atlanta Housing authority is now in place.

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Mayor Andre Dickens reaffirms commitment to Atlanta’s Westside

by Maria Saporta September 16, 2022 12:40 pmFebruary 17, 2023 4:07 pm

The Transform Westside Summit is back in business with in-person meetings at the Gathering Spot. That was apparent Friday morning when a full house came to hear Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens share his thoughts about his priorities on the Westside and for the City of Atlanta.

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NPS grant of $1 million to help restore two historic homes in Vine City

by Maria Saporta July 21, 2022 4:00 pmFebruary 17, 2023 4:05 pm

Two historic, but dilapidated homes in Atlanta’s Vine City, will be preserved thanks to a $1 million grant from the National Park Service.

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Atlanta’s transit decisions today will impact our future

by Maria Saporta July 18, 2022 6:23 pmFebruary 17, 2023 4:05 pm

Transit decisions being made in Atlanta today will impact our city for generations.

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2026 World Cup an opportunity for Atlanta to shine

by Maria Saporta June 20, 2022 3:43 pmFebruary 17, 2023 4:04 pm

There are defining moments in the life of every city. Hosting the Summer Olympic Games was one of them for Atlanta. Hosting the World Cup in 2026 will be another.

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Austin LINK trip with Mayor Andre Dickens is a hopeful sign for region

by Maria Saporta May 9, 2022 6:28 pmFebruary 17, 2023 4:06 pm

AUSTIN – A spirit of optimism enveloped the 2022 LINK trip as 120 Atlanta Regional leaders traveled to the capital city of Texas from May 4 to May 7.

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Andre Dickens at the State of the City: ‘My vision is moving Atlanta forward together’

by Maria Saporta April 4, 2022 11:03 amFebruary 17, 2023 4:02 pm

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens bubbled over with energy Monday morning as he repeatedly chanted messages of unity and a city moving forward to tackle the big issues of safety, early childhood education, affordable housing, investment in infrastructure as well as parks, greenspace and sidewalks.