{"result":[{"id":543,"title":"Invest Atlanta Board Approves Over $95 Million in Financing for Affordable Housing ","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Board Approves Over $95 Million in Financing for Affordable Housing ","published_date":"2024-10-18","featured_image":{"id":2719,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"civic2.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":120883,"resource_updated_at":"2024-11-06T11:58:30.768-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2024-11-06T11:58:30.792-05:00","updated_at":"2024-11-06T12:02:16.643-05:00","filename_hash":"civic2_aWVomZb.jpg","width":1158,"height":694},"filename":"invest-atlanta-board-approves-over-95-million-in-financing-for-affordable-housing","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"xLpaeg","created_at":"2024-11-06T12:02:16.634-05:00","updated_at":"2024-11-06T12:02:16.634-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Working in partnership with Mayor Andre Dickens, Invest Atlanta continues its push to help finance the creation and preservation of 20,000 affordable housing units by 2030, and this latest investment will add 466 new units.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2024","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWorking in partnership with Mayor Andre Dickens, Invest Atlanta continues its push to help finance the creation and preservation of 20,000 affordable housing units by 2030, and this latest investment will add 466 new units. Year to date, Invest Atlanta has closed on financing for 1,032 affordable housing units and is projected to exceed 2,000 units by the end of the year. Below are some of the latest developments approved for Invest Atlanta financing.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCity Lights North Block\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA $35 million tax-except loan will finance Phase V of Wingate\u0026#39;s master redevelopment of Bedford Pines in the Old Fourth Ward. Located on Boulevard, the multifamily development will feature 187 housing units \u0026ndash; all of which will be available at 60% area median income (AMI).\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowen Homes Phase I\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePlans are underway to transform the Brookview Heights neighborhood into a vibrant new community with quality, mixed-income housing and abundant green space. Located on Wilkes Circle in a historically neglected and environmentally stressed area of Atlanta, Bowen Homes Phase I will include 151 units and various floor plans. A $29.6 million tax-exempt loan will finance the development, and 107 units will be made affordable ranging from 30%-120% AMI.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e729 Bonaventure\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith financing from $1 million in 2021 Housing Opportunity Bonds, Partners for HOME is acquiring a 24-unit development that will provide permanent supportive housing in the Virginia Highland neighborhood. Located on Bonaventure, the building was originally built in 1930 and renovated in 2023 to preserve its historic character and modernize amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCivic Center Senior\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA $30 million tax-exempt bond is financing the new construction of a multifamily development in the Old Fourth Ward. Located on Pine Street, the development will feature 148 senior housing units \u0026ndash; all of which will be made affordable between 50%-60% AMI. Civic Center Senior is part of a larger, multi-phased redevelopment of the Atlanta Civic Center site, which proposes at least 1,507 new apartment units, a new art-focused high school, a hotel, a grocery store, commercial space and office space.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":534,"title":"Invest Atlanta Launches Tax Relief Program Serving Senior Residents ","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Launches Tax Relief Program Serving Senior Residents ","published_date":"2024-07-29","featured_image":{"id":2680,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"istock-1219544684.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":1344725,"resource_updated_at":"2024-07-29T12:53:15.601-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2024-07-29T12:53:15.653-04:00","updated_at":"2024-07-29T16:43:58.891-04:00","filename_hash":"istock-1219544684_j3noWQb.jpg","width":2120,"height":1414},"filename":"invest-atlanta-launches-tax-relief-program-serving-senior-residents","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"oTLxTw","created_at":"2024-07-29T12:53:55.834-04:00","updated_at":"2024-07-29T16:43:58.883-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Working with the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta has launched a new affordable housing initiative, providing tax relief to eligible senior homeowners with greater risk of displacement due to rising property taxes.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2024","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWorking with the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta has launched a new affordable housing initiative, providing tax relief to eligible senior homeowners with greater risk of displacement due to rising property taxes.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund program will be piloted in select Atlanta neighborhoods to support some of the city\u0026rsquo;s most vulnerable homeowners, and 200 qualified applicants will be randomly selected for participation.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, the program underscores the City\u0026rsquo;s commitment to affordable housing, equitable growth and community preservation. \u0026ldquo;By offering crucial support to vulnerable homeowners facing the burden of escalating property taxes, particularly in areas of rapid gentrification, we ensure that our seniors, who have invested their lives in our neighborhoods, are not forced out by economic forces beyond their control,\u0026rdquo; says Mayor Dickens.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAn initial allocation of $10 million will pay property taxes above a base rate for qualifying applicants over a 20-year period if they continue to qualify. Applications will be accepted annually following the initial launch in the pilot area footprint.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;As Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s economy and population continue to grow, it is vital to invest in programs that protect long-term residents and preserve the cultural legacy of our communities,\u0026rdquo; says Dr. Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;The Anti-Displacement Tax Relief Fund will not only help senior residents remain in their homes but also create a more resilient and equitable city that benefits all.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta engaged APD Urban Planning Management to perform a displacement risk analysis to identify areas with the most vulnerable households. The areas selected for the pilot have a high concentration of owner-occupied senior households below 60% area median income.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAtlanta homeowners interested in the program are encouraged to visit \u003ca href=\"https://investatlanta.com/taxrelief\"\u003eInvest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Tax Relief Fund webpage\u003c/a\u003e, which includes a list of eligible neighborhoods, how to apply and resources available to assist applicants.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":529,"title":"Finding Community","promo_title":"Finding Community","published_date":"2024-07-09","featured_image":{"id":2666,"parent_id":170,"resource_file_name":"img_36721.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":298894,"resource_updated_at":"2024-07-09T17:16:08.279-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2024-07-09T17:16:08.303-04:00","updated_at":"2024-07-17T16:55:40.027-04:00","filename_hash":"img_36721_LZP7akM.jpg","width":1197,"height":958},"filename":"finding-community","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"sCn_wg","created_at":"2024-07-09T17:13:18.524-04:00","updated_at":"2024-07-17T16:55:39.996-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Affectionately known as Lillie, or Momma, Ms. Randle is well known at the Lakewood Christian Manor senior facility. At 95 years old, she stays busy exercising, dancing and even jumping rope, though, she claims, not like she used to. Most of all, Ms. Randle likes being with other people.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2024","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAffectionately known as Lillie, or Momma, Ms. Randle is well known at the Lakewood Christian Manor senior facility. At 95 years old, she stays busy exercising, dancing and even jumping rope, though, she claims, not like she used to. Most of all, Ms. Randle likes being with other people.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMs. Randle is an Atlanta native. She lived in the same house for much of her life, was brought up in the church, sang in the choir, raised seven children and worked as a receptionist for the Atlanta Lung Association for 25 years. After her husband passed and her children were grown, Ms. Randle was in search of a retirement home. At Lakewood Christian Manor, she found a sense of community.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Everyone is kind and treats me with respect,\u0026rdquo; says Ms. Randle. \u0026ldquo;I like it here. It\u0026rsquo;s real nice.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMs. Randle has called Lakewood Christian Manor home since 1990. She lived on the ninth floor for 30 years but moved to the second floor after a recent renovation made possible by a $17.5 million tax-exempt loan from Invest Atlanta. Maintaining affordability was a key component of Lakewood\u0026#39;s renovation, which includes 21 units at 30% area median income (AMI), 154 units at 50% AMI and 75 units at 60% AMI.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of affordability is a strategic priority for Mayor Andre Dickens and the City of Atlanta, which has a goal to create and preserve 20,000 affordable housing units by 2030. And it\u0026rsquo;s crucial for legacy residents, ensuring they can remain in their communities amid rapid growth and rising home prices. For Ms. Randle, it allows her to continue to thrive in the place she loves and spend time with the people she loves \u0026ndash; one of which includes her daughter, who moved to Lakewood a few years ago.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I was taught to be kind, have a strong faith in God and treat everyone right,\u0026rdquo; says Ms. Randle. \u0026ldquo;The Lakewood community treats me right, and I appreciate that.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":518,"title":"A Family Foundation","promo_title":"A Family Foundation","published_date":"2024-02-22","featured_image":{"id":2615,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"4e0a0825_1.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":4092521,"resource_updated_at":"2024-03-27T14:34:43.210-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2024-03-27T14:34:48.852-04:00","updated_at":"2024-03-27T14:35:22.257-04:00","filename_hash":"4e0a0825_1_53PqWWl.jpg","width":5464,"height":4681},"filename":"a-family-foundation","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"V3rEYA","created_at":"2024-03-27T14:35:22.199-04:00","updated_at":"2024-03-27T14:35:22.199-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta assisted Deshanae Benjamin in becoming a first-time homeowner while also helping her grandmother, Gail Abercrombie, remain in the home she\u0026rsquo;s lived in for more than 60 years.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2024","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta assisted Deshanae Benjamin in becoming a first-time homeowner while also helping her grandmother, Gail Abercrombie, remain in the home she\u0026rsquo;s lived in for more than 60 years.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDeshanae is a social worker who is always looking for extra resources to supplement her salary. And when it came time to purchase a home, Invest Atlanta proved to be just the resource she needed.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith help from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.investatlanta.com/homebuyers/homebuyer-programs-downpayment-assistance\"\u003eInvest Atlanta Down Payment Assistance Program\u003c/a\u003e and Atlanta Housing Authority incentives, Deshanae was able to layer assistance to buy a new construction house in Southwest Atlanta near the Westside Beltline and Pittsburg Yards.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I participated in all the classes that Invest Atlanta offers and learned a lot about the homebuying process,\u0026rdquo; says Deshanae. \u0026ldquo;They also provided insights into the different developments happening around the city that helped me decide where I wanted to live. I thought buying a home would be out of reach for me, but Invest Atlanta made it affordable.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile working with Invest Atlanta to buy her own home, Deshanae also learned about the \u003ca href=\"https://www.investatlanta.com/assets/oor-atlantaheritage-flyer-041918_JjZyXrl.pdf\"\u003eAtlanta Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab Program\u003c/a\u003e, which helps seniors on fixed incomes make essential home repairs. She jumped at the opportunity and walked her grandmother through the application process.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;This house means everything to me,\u0026rdquo; explains Gail, who has lived in her Edgewood home since 1963 and is known as \u0026ldquo;Momma Gail\u0026rdquo; in the community. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s the foundation to generations of family members. It\u0026rsquo;s my refuge, and I don\u0026rsquo;t want to live anywhere else.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the Owner-Occupied Rehab program, Gail received a new roof, a new hot water heater and a new porch \u0026ndash; where she can often be found visiting with neighbors and passersby. To her surprise, Gail also had her property taxes paid for by Tyler Perry through the \u003ca href=\"https://www.investatlanta.com/about-us/ia-partnership\"\u003eInvest Atlanta Senior Tax Relief Program\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDeshanae says she\u0026rsquo;s grateful for Invest Atlanta for not only supporting her own dream of homeownership, but also helping her grandmother remain in her community amid all the growth and new development. \u0026ldquo;She\u0026rsquo;s been there the longest and doesn\u0026rsquo;t want to feel pushed out,\u0026rdquo; says Deshanae. \u0026ldquo;Now her home \u0026lsquo;looks the part,\u0026rsquo; and she feels like she still belongs.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe possibilities abound in Atlanta. Learn how Invest Atlanta is helping homeowners like Deshanae and Gail by visiting the \u003ca href=\"https://www.iaannualreport.com/\"\u003e2023 Invest Atlanta Annual Report\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":507,"title":"Housing Atlanta’s Homeless Population ","promo_title":"Housing Atlanta’s Homeless Population ","published_date":"2023-12-19","featured_image":{"id":2530,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"20231205_172059785_ios_-1-.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":2608218,"resource_updated_at":"2023-12-19T13:26:46.908-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2023-12-19T13:26:47.888-05:00","updated_at":"2023-12-19T13:29:07.008-05:00","filename_hash":"20231205_172059785_ios_-1-_j3Xk7xP.jpg","width":3862,"height":2896},"filename":"housing-atlantas-homeless-population","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"Bxo1Yw","created_at":"2023-12-19T13:28:39.569-05:00","updated_at":"2023-12-19T13:29:06.965-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n A groundbreaking ceremony was held on December 5 at the site of an old motel on Moreland Avenue near I-20 that will soon be redeveloped into the Ralph David House.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2023","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{93de2984-8cf4-49d4-b0bc-c278b3483b1f}{84}\" paraid=\"1882863884\"\u003eA groundbreaking ceremony was held on December 5 at the site of an old motel on Moreland Avenue near I-20\u0026nbsp;that will soon be redeveloped into the Ralph David House. A $550,000 investment from the BeltLine Tax Allocation District (TAD) Increment Fund, managed by Invest Atlanta, will finance the adaptive reuse development, which will include 54 permanently supportive housing units reserved for those earning 30% of area median income (AMI) or less and who were previously unhoused.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{93de2984-8cf4-49d4-b0bc-c278b3483b1f}{84}\" paraid=\"1882863884\"\u003eAccording to Dr. Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta, this project represents some of the many innovative ways Atlanta is serving the homeless population and supporting Mayor Dickens\u0026rsquo; goal to build or preserve 20,000 affordable housing units by 2030. \u0026ldquo;We continue to think creatively with projects like Ralph David House and 184 Forsyth Street, a soon-to-be-completed homeless housing village out of shipping containers,\u0026rdquo; says Klementich, \u0026ldquo;to ensure more homeless residents receive the housing and support they deserve faster.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{93de2984-8cf4-49d4-b0bc-c278b3483b1f}{84}\" paraid=\"1882863884\"\u003e\u0026ldquo;The Ralph David House project marks a significant milestone in fully affordable housing options in Atlanta and forwards Atlanta BeltLine\u0026rsquo;s mission to meet affordable housing goals along and around our 22-mile corridor,\u0026rdquo; says Clyde Higgs, president and CEO of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. \u0026ldquo;As our city grows and evolves, developments like this one are ensuring that all Atlantans have access to projects like this one that deliver shared prosperity and an opportunity to access jobs and amenities.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{93de2984-8cf4-49d4-b0bc-c278b3483b1f}{84}\" paraid=\"1882863884\"\u003eApartments in the Ralph David House will open to residents in fall of 2024.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":504,"title":"A Home to Call Her Own ","promo_title":"A Home to Call Her Own ","published_date":"2023-11-28","featured_image":{"id":2525,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"lisa_walker___closing_day.jpeg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":108197,"resource_updated_at":"2023-11-28T15:40:05.738-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2023-11-28T15:40:06.416-05:00","updated_at":"2023-11-28T15:41:41.587-05:00","filename_hash":"lisa_walker___closing_day_lPkQLj1.jpeg","width":480,"height":640},"filename":"a-home-to-call-her-own","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"fjNPeA","created_at":"2023-11-28T15:40:42.690-05:00","updated_at":"2023-11-28T15:41:41.565-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\u0026ldquo;Without a doubt I could not have achieved new home ownership without Invest Atlanta \u0026ndash; it just\u0026nbsp;wouldn\u0026rsquo;t\u0026nbsp;have happened. Invest Atlanta may be Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s best kept secret.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2023","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{67e534ef-d366-46d3-bf8c-722461d3ceb8}{252}\" paraid=\"229003450\"\u003eLife handed Lisa Walker a series of challenges back in 2018. A divorce, unexpected job layoff and financial peril forced her to expeditiously sell what she considered to be her forever dream home. Add to the mix the COVID-19 pandemic, economic uncertainty, rising home prices and low inventory \u0026ndash; all of which made Lisa question if she could ever become a homeowner again.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{67e534ef-d366-46d3-bf8c-722461d3ceb8}{252}\" paraid=\"229003450\"\u003eIt took her more than a year to find full-time employment after her layoff, but her new income was substantially less. \u0026ldquo;Realistically, the probability of me saving for a down payment and purchasing a new home was little to none based on my income as a single parent,\u0026rdquo; explains Lisa.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{67e534ef-d366-46d3-bf8c-722461d3ceb8}{252}\" paraid=\"229003450\"\u003eBut when Lisa\u0026rsquo;s real estate agent told her about Invest Atlanta and how it could help, she decided to attend one of its \u003ca href=\"https://www.investatlanta.com/about-us/events/homeownership-qa-session-webinar\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHomeownership Q\u0026amp;A Session\u003c/a\u003e webinars. It was then that Lisa realized her dream of once again owning a home was still within reach.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{67e534ef-d366-46d3-bf8c-722461d3ceb8}{252}\" paraid=\"229003450\"\u003eLisa, in fact, now had a team of advocates, including Invest Atlanta, her agent and lender, who helped her navigate the entire process. And, with help from Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s \u003ca href=\"https://www.investatlanta.com/homebuyers/homebuyer-programs-downpayment-assistance\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDown Payment Assistance Program\u003c/a\u003e, Lisa was able to purchase her dream home \u0026ndash; a three-story, brick townhouse located in the heart of Atlanta in a neighborhood filled with beautiful, mature trees.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{67e534ef-d366-46d3-bf8c-722461d3ceb8}{252}\" paraid=\"229003450\"\u003e\u0026ldquo;From the initial Q\u0026amp;A webinar to closing day, working and partnering with Invest Atlanta was a joy,\u0026rdquo; she says. \u0026ldquo;Everyone was so pleasant and nice to work with.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{67e534ef-d366-46d3-bf8c-722461d3ceb8}{252}\" paraid=\"229003450\"\u003eLisa Facetimed with her daughter, who was away at college, when she signed the last of the closing documents and received the keys to her new home. \u0026ldquo;This meant so much to me,\u0026rdquo; Lisa shares. \u0026ldquo;It was a moment that exemplified no matter how hard life gets and no matter how many times you\u0026rsquo;re knocked down, we get back up and keep trying until we meet our goals.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{67e534ef-d366-46d3-bf8c-722461d3ceb8}{252}\" paraid=\"229003450\"\u003eLisa says Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s down payment assistance changed her life and brought hope during a time of despair. \u0026ldquo;It gifted me the American Dream of homeownership that I doubted I could achieve again,\u0026rdquo; she says. \u0026ldquo;Most importantly, it gave me and my daughter a home to call our own \u0026ndash; home sweet home!\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{67e534ef-d366-46d3-bf8c-722461d3ceb8}{252}\" paraid=\"229003450\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":502,"title":"$7.5 Million Allocated to Reduce Homelessness","promo_title":"$7.5 Million Allocated to Reduce Homelessness","published_date":"2023-10-25","featured_image":{"id":2518,"parent_id":159,"resource_file_name":"partners.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":113052,"resource_updated_at":"2023-10-25T12:59:59.716-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2023-10-25T13:00:00.670-04:00","updated_at":"2023-10-25T13:00:23.838-04:00","filename_hash":"partners_53oOepq.jpg","width":1611,"height":786},"filename":"75-million-allocated-to-reduce-homelessness","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"ApoMUw","created_at":"2023-10-25T13:00:23.816-04:00","updated_at":"2023-10-25T13:00:23.816-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n With help from a $7.5 million line of credit approved by the Invest Atlanta Board, the City of Atlanta is investing in more creative, effective ways to address chronic homelessness.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2023","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWith help from a $7.5 million line of credit approved by the Invest Atlanta Board, the City of Atlanta is investing in more creative, effective ways to address chronic homelessness.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with city leadership, the Atlanta Continuum of Care (CoC) will use the line of credit financed through the City of Atlanta Housing Opportunity Bond Fund to construct approximately 500 quickly built, low-cost micro units that can serve as temporary, semi-permanent or permanent shelter and housing for people experiencing homelessness.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We are experimenting with new construction and new product types that allow for quick manufacturing developments we can put in place because the crisis with individuals experiencing homelessness continues to grow across our country,\u0026rdquo; says Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. \u0026ldquo;Supportive housing needs supportive people. So, we are always seeking creative approaches to pilot and deliver new affordable housing options. This will be a smaller footprint, but still a big benefit.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePartners for H.O.M.E., on behalf of the Atlanta CoC, will introduce the first community location in December. Opening a pathway to reduce homelessness in the city of Atlanta will include securing direct service providers to provide residents with access to wraparound support services, such as employment, healthcare, and mainstream benefits.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The face of homelessness in Atlanta includes women, men, families, youth, veterans and others who deserve greater access to shelter and supporting services that help meet their individual needs,\u0026rdquo; says Dr. Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO, Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;Through this investment, the City is continuing to address the spectrum of housing needs in Atlanta \u0026ndash; from homelessness to homeownership \u0026ndash; by providing more residents experiencing homelessness a flexible alternative to traditional homeless housing.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":490,"title":"A Commitment to Affordability","promo_title":"A Commitment to Affordability","published_date":"2023-08-31","featured_image":{"id":2490,"parent_id":156,"resource_file_name":"engl2.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":117162,"resource_updated_at":"2023-09-07T11:14:29.595-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2023-09-07T11:14:30.669-04:00","updated_at":"2023-09-08T09:25:54.106-04:00","filename_hash":"engl2_JZbRw1Z.jpg","width":820,"height":470},"filename":"a-commitment-to-affordability","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"M72IWA","created_at":"2023-09-07T11:14:35.166-04:00","updated_at":"2023-09-08T09:25:54.026-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Invest Atlanta Board approved financing for 570 affordable housing units across five developments in the city of Atlanta.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2023","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Invest Atlanta Board approved financing for 570 affordable housing units across five developments in the city of Atlanta. Once constructed, the properties will offer both multifamily and single-family housing covering a range of area median income (AMI) levels to support different housing needs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDevelopments approved for financing include:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglewood Senior \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA $3 million Beltline Tax Allocation District (TAD) Increment Grant will finance the new construction of 160 multifamily housing units. Located in the Chosewood Park neighborhood, Englewood Senior will feature senior housing, including 160 units of affordable housing with 21 units at 30% AMI and 139 units at 60% AMI.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHenderson Place Apartments \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA $12.5 million tax-exempt loan, along with an additional $3.26 million Housing Opportunity Bond Fund loan, will finance the new construction of 76 multifamily housing units. Located in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, 100% of the housing units at Henderson Place Apartments will be affordable, including 16 units at 50% AMI and 60 units at 60% AMI.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerndon Square \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA $41.5 million tax-exempt loan will finance the new construction of 201 multifamily housing units in the English Avenue neighborhood. Herndon Square will feature workforce and affordable housing, including 127 units at 60% AMI and 43 units at 80% AMI.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Simpson \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA $28 million\u0026nbsp;tax-exempt loan will finance the new construction of 139 multifamily housing units in the Vine City neighborhood. All 139 units at The Simpson will be affordable, including 39 units at 30% AMI, 58 units at 60% AMI and 42 units at 80% AMI.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarey Park \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA $1.5 million Perry Bolton TAD grant will finance the new construction of single-family homes for sale. Located in the Carey Park neighborhood, Carey Park will feature affordable housing, including five homes at 80% AMI and 20 homes at 100% AMI.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Dr. Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta, a child born into poverty in Atlanta has a less than 5% chance of escaping it in their lifetime. \u0026ldquo;This is why the opportunities we are creating through affordable housing matter so much to the future of the city,\u0026rdquo; she says. \u0026ldquo;All of Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s affordable housing investments are underpinned by a mission to make Atlanta one of the most equitable and prosperous cities in the world.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSince Mayor Andre Dickens took office in 2022, 1,991 housing units, including 1,793 affordable units (90%), have been created through Invest Atlanta Board-approved financing, totaling more than $561 million of investment in housing in neighborhoods throughout the city.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;As Atlanta continues to grow, we need to ensure that our city offers affordable living options for residents at every stage of life, from single households to families to seniors,\u0026rdquo; says Mayor Dickens. \u0026ldquo;The work of the Invest Atlanta Board continues to exemplify this commitment.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":488,"title":"Invest Atlanta Relaunches Popular Home Repair Program","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Relaunches Popular Home Repair Program","published_date":"2023-07-31","featured_image":{"id":410,"parent_id":7,"resource_file_name":"0v4a7921.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":114656,"resource_updated_at":"2018-01-02T15:18:05.219-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2018-01-02T15:18:05.375-05:00","updated_at":"2023-09-08T15:00:51.694-04:00","filename_hash":"0v4a7921_MY22OYo.jpg","width":1800,"height":689},"filename":"invest-atlanta-relaunches-popular-home-repair-program","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"QrEurw","created_at":"2023-07-31T10:46:11.905-04:00","updated_at":"2023-07-31T10:46:11.905-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta and the City of Atlanta are relaunching the Atlanta Heritage Owner Occupied Rehab Program, which provides forgivable loans up to $30,000 to eligible homeowners to address needed repairs and safety hazards.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2023","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta and the City of Atlanta are relaunching the Atlanta Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab Program, which provides forgivable loans up to $30,000 to eligible homeowners to address needed repairs and safety hazards.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCreated to help legacy residents remain in their homes amid rising prices, the program gives priority to senior households, military veterans, disabled head of households and those who have been in their homes for more than 15 years. Eligible home repairs include everything from minor plumbing and electrical work to ADA improvements, siding, painting, windows and more.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"/homebuyers/owner-occupied-rehab\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;to learn more about the eligibility guidelines and to apply. You can also attend one of several Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s community engagement events:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 19, 2023: 9 a.m. \u0026ndash; 11 a.m.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eC.T. Martin Recreational Center\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e3201 M.L.K. Jr. Dr.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAtlanta, GA 30311\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 26, 2023: 9 a.m. \u0026ndash; 11 a.m.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePeachtree Hills Recreation Center\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e308 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAtlanta, GA 30305\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 9, 2023: 9 a.m. \u0026ndash; 11 a.m.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAtlanta Technical College\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SE\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAtlanta, GA 30310\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 16, 2023: 9 a.m. \u0026ndash; 11 a.m.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBessie Branham Recreation Center\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e2051 Delano Dr. NE\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAtlanta, GA 30317\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":487,"title":"A Home with Good Spirit","promo_title":"Betty Barnes doesn’t mince words when she says she once had the ugliest house on the street.","published_date":"2023-07-31","featured_image":{"id":2445,"parent_id":151,"resource_file_name":"1_e0a2974.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":3908732,"resource_updated_at":"2023-07-31T10:10:39.108-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2023-07-31T10:10:39.617-04:00","updated_at":"2023-07-31T10:11:00.104-04:00","filename_hash":"1_e0a2974_Xzlk7v2.jpg","width":6451,"height":4849},"filename":"a-home-with-good-spirit","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"GNvqJQ","created_at":"2023-07-31T10:11:00.009-04:00","updated_at":"2023-07-31T10:11:00.009-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n \u0026ldquo;It was all clunked up and out of code,\u0026rdquo; she says. \u0026ldquo;Now it looks snap-brand-new. When I see it I have to remind myself that I live here, and I shout, \u0026lsquo;Thank you Lord!\u0026rsquo;\u0026rdquo;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2023","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eBetty Barnes doesn\u0026rsquo;t mince words when she says she once had the ugliest house on the street.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It was all clunked up and out of code,\u0026rdquo; she says. \u0026ldquo;Now it looks snap-brand-new. When I see it I have to remind myself that I live here, and I shout, \u0026lsquo;Thank you Lord!\u0026rsquo;\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBetty has lived in her East Atlanta Village ranch for 53 years. It\u0026rsquo;s where she raised her four children and was the refuge she returned to each day after working multiple jobs to support her family. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s a peaceful home with good spirit,\u0026rdquo; says Betty. \u0026ldquo;I remember my kids doing flips off the back porch and riding their big wheel down the sidewalk. It\u0026rsquo;s seen a lot of growth and a lot of love.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOver the decades, Betty has watched East Atlanta Village grow up around her, transforming into a vibrant community with big new houses, restaurants and a library. During that time, her own home began to deteriorate, but money to address the necessary repairs was always hard to come by.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBetty considers it a blessing that she learned about the Invest Atlanta Owner Occupied Rehab program, which helps long-time Atlanta residents make needed repairs so they can safely remain in their homes. In Betty\u0026rsquo;s case, those repairs involved new insulation, siding, exterior painting, window replacements and the removal of bee nests and termites. She even received new address numbers.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBetty says people don\u0026rsquo;t recognize her house when they drive by now, not to mention it\u0026rsquo;s up to code and her utility bills are much lower.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;This program is just wonderful,\u0026rdquo; she says. \u0026ldquo;Us seniors have worked our whole lives, and we don\u0026rsquo;t want to give up our homes and communities to go live in a nursing home \u0026ndash; we want to stay. I pray people learn about this program and pursue it.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n East Atlanta\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":481,"title":"A Lifelong Dream","promo_title":"A Lifelong Dream","published_date":"2023-05-30","featured_image":{"id":2403,"parent_id":148,"resource_file_name":"courtnee_boyd.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":90930,"resource_updated_at":"2023-05-30T13:35:30.875-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2023-05-30T13:35:31.472-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-30T13:36:11.972-04:00","filename_hash":"courtnee_boyd_qzN7N4Q.jpg","width":480,"height":640},"filename":"a-lifelong-dream","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"lcN9pQ","created_at":"2023-05-30T13:36:11.687-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-30T13:36:11.687-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n \u0026ldquo;The moment I received my keys felt surreal,\u0026rdquo; says Courtnee. \u0026ldquo;I could finally take a sigh of relief that I\u0026#39;d done it. I\u0026#39;d made the little girl in me proud.\u0026rdquo;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2023","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCourtnee Boyd has been looking at homes since seventh grade when she was assigned a school project to design her dream life \u0026hellip; right down to the type of house she\u0026rsquo;d live in. It was then that she discovered the home website Zillow.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Ever since then I spent my free time looking at home sites and planning what I would one day own myself,\u0026rdquo; says Courtnee, who is now 24 years old. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026#39;s something I\u0026#39;ve really wanted for so long.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCourtnee\u0026rsquo;s mother always stressed the importance of homeownership telling her: \u0026ldquo;As long as you have a roof over your head you can get crafty and figure out things like heating and water, if need be, but having a home and a place to lay your head at night is very important.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBut, when the time came for Courtnee to start the homebuying process, there were challenges. Courtnee says she didn\u0026rsquo;t know where to start and often wasn\u0026rsquo;t taken seriously when she sought help. \u0026ldquo;When you\u0026rsquo;re young, people assume you aren\u0026#39;t prepared, and will blow you off thinking you\u0026#39;re wasting their time,\u0026rdquo; she explains. \u0026ldquo;This process taught me the importance of educating myself and staying ready to face any unplanned challenges.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the process of educating herself, Courtnee was introduced to Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Down Payment Assistance Program, which was the resource she needed to bring her childhood dream to fruition. With down payment assistance, Courtnee was able to close on a home two years after college versus waiting until she was much older and more established in her career. \u0026ldquo;My mortgage is cheaper than most of my friends\u0026rsquo; rent, so this program has truly been a life and money saver,\u0026rdquo; she says. \u0026ldquo;It was one of the first and biggest steps in my life to achieving financial and mental freedom.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCourtnee purchased a one bedroom, one bath, high rise condo with floor-to-ceiling windows in the Fox Theatre Historic District. It\u0026rsquo;s walking distance to the grocery store, nail salon and her work and just minutes away from MARTA and the highway. \u0026ldquo;The moment I received my keys felt surreal,\u0026rdquo; says Courtnee. \u0026ldquo;I could finally take a sigh of relief that I\u0026#39;d done it. I\u0026#39;d made the little girl in me proud.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCourtnee says it means a lot that there are programs like this that help ordinary people with regular income become homeowners and is grateful to Invest Atlanta for helping to make her goal a reality. \u0026ldquo;Being a homeowner is my first step in achieving my American Dream,\u0026rdquo; says Courtnee. \u0026ldquo;I\u0026#39;m no longer just dreaming, I\u0026#39;m actually living it!\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":439,"title":"Construction Underway for Two Affordable Housing Developments","promo_title":"Construction Underway for Two Affordable Housing Developments","published_date":"2022-03-29","featured_image":{"id":1887,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"the_trust_at_oakland_city1.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":108258,"resource_updated_at":"2022-03-29T12:07:23.747-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2022-03-29T12:07:23.789-04:00","updated_at":"2022-03-29T12:08:01.495-04:00","filename_hash":"the_trust_at_oakland_city1_7JLyRoL.jpg","width":1335,"height":498},"filename":"construction-underway-for-two-affordable-housing-developments","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"XUrAng","created_at":"2022-03-29T12:08:01.438-04:00","updated_at":"2022-03-29T12:08:01.438-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Invest Atlanta CEO Eloisa Klementich and other city leaders gathered for groundbreaking ceremonies for two affordable housing developments \u0026ndash; Skyline Apartments and The Trust at Oakland City.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2022","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAtlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Invest Atlanta CEO Eloisa Klementich and other city leaders gathered for groundbreaking ceremonies for two affordable housing developments \u0026ndash; Skyline Apartments and The Trust at Oakland City.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkyline Apartments\u003c/strong\u003e will be located on Hank Aaron Drive in the Peoplestown neighborhood. The project received a $40 million tax exempt loan from Invest Atlanta for the construction of 250 units, which will include 46 studios, 101 one-bedroom apartments and 103 two-bedroom apartments. Skyline will be affordable to people earning 60% or less of the area median income (AMI) \u0026ndash; about $52,000 for a family of four in metro Atlanta \u0026ndash; and will remain affordable for 20 years.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePeoplestown is one of the oldest and most culturally rich historically African-American neighborhoods in Atlanta and is in close proximity to Downtown Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;When we enable more people to live in town near Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s job centers, we can reduce the time and expense of commuting and, in turn, increase their economic mobility,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Dickens during the groundbreaking ceremony. \u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m extremely proud to be a part of a city and its partners who have stepped up with affordable housing solutions to meet the needs of our residents, retain potential workers and stimulate growth in Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s economy.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Trust at Oakland City\u003c/strong\u003e received $1.48 million from the Beltline Tax Allocation District (TAD) Increment for the new construction of 21 affordable, for-sale townhomes. Located on Donnelly Avenue in Oakland City, this development will feature six units at 60% AMI, seven units at 80% AMI, eight units at 100% AMI and 21 units at market rate. All 21 affordable units will remain permanently affordable via the Atlanta Land Trust.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":428,"title":"Enhancing the English Avenue Corridor","promo_title":"Enhancing the English Avenue Corridor","published_date":"2021-11-22","featured_image":{"id":1757,"parent_id":83,"resource_file_name":"557_lindsay_street.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":66048,"resource_updated_at":"2021-11-22T15:56:43.748-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2021-11-22T15:56:44.238-05:00","updated_at":"2021-11-22T16:14:08.979-05:00","filename_hash":"557_lindsay_street_2ayyo1Y.jpg","width":1029,"height":570},"filename":"enhancing-the-english-avenue-corridor","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"Zy4YhQ","created_at":"2021-11-22T16:14:08.959-05:00","updated_at":"2021-11-22T16:14:08.959-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Invest Atlanta Board voted to approve a grant up to $534,000 from the Westside Tax Allocation District (TAD) to oaksATL Community Development LLC for the development of a neighborhood-scale, mixed-use development on Lindsay Street.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2021","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Invest Atlanta Board voted to approve a grant up to $534,000 from the Westside Tax Allocation District (TAD) to oaksATL Community Development LLC for the development of a neighborhood-scale, mixed-use development on Lindsay Street.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eoaksATL is a non-profit development entity associated with Peace Preparatory Academy in the English Avenue neighborhood. Together they support low-income families holistically through access to quality education, safe and affordable housing and proximity to parks and employment. Housed in the Lindsey Street Baptist Church directly across from the future development, Peace Preparatory Academy serves school-aged children from pre-K through fifth grade.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOnce complete, 557 Lindsay Street will be a three-story development that includes affordable multifamily units over a ground floor retail and office space. The development will feature six, two-bedroom, two-bath units priced for households earning between 50-60% area median income, about $47,000 a year for a four-person family. The ground floor will contain community-oriented retail and office space, in addition to a community laundry facility.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I want to draw attention to the fact that [oaksATL] is creating housing for families who are attending the school,\u0026rdquo; said Fred O. Smith, Invest Atlanta Board member. \u0026ldquo;One challenge when it comes to education is that housing instability causes people to move from school to school to school, and it\u0026rsquo;s really difficult for kids to keep up. This is really one of the most exciting [projects] at this level of affordability. It\u0026rsquo;s exciting that we can be a part of it.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, oaksATL was awarded $1 million in Westside TAD Community Improvement Fund grants to finance the renovation of 31 deeply affordable multifamily units in three buildings in English Avenue, which are complete and fully leased. The Lindsay Street project will augment these existing developments.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Westside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":427,"title":"Preserving Grove Park Affordability","promo_title":"Preserving Grove Park Affordability","published_date":"2021-11-22","featured_image":{"id":1760,"parent_id":83,"resource_file_name":"gpf_map.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":143631,"resource_updated_at":"2021-11-22T15:56:44.360-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2021-11-22T15:56:44.392-05:00","updated_at":"2021-11-22T16:04:55.029-05:00","filename_hash":"gpf_map_2ayyo1Y.jpg","width":914,"height":814},"filename":"preserving-grove-park-affordability","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"235l1g","created_at":"2021-11-22T16:04:54.985-05:00","updated_at":"2021-11-22T16:04:54.985-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n With a $1 million grant approved by the Invest Atlanta Board, the Grove Park Foundation is helping to preserve and deepen affordability in the Grove Park neighborhood.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2021","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWith a $1 million grant approved by the Invest Atlanta Board, the Grove Park Foundation is helping to preserve and deepen affordability in the Grove Park neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grove Park Foundation is implementing its neighborhood housing strategy through a phased approach of acquiring and rehabilitating homes in the Grove Park neighborhood. Over a three-year period, the foundation aims to acquire and rehabilitate properties near the Westside Reservoir Park to ensure long-term, permanent affordability.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFunding from the Perry Bolton Tax Allocation District (TAD) paves the way for the construction of 14 for-sale homes and will help the Grove Park Foundation offer these homes to income-qualified homebuyers, many of whom are existing Grove Park residents, at no more than 80% area median income.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDawn Arnold, executive vice president and COO of Invest Atlanta, believes this project is vital because much of the inventory in the neighborhood consists of aging, single-family homes. \u0026ldquo;Many of the current occupants could be pushed out if we don\u0026rsquo;t do something,\u0026rdquo; said Arnold. \u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s great to see the work that the Grove Park Foundation is doing, especially given the pressures of gentrification. We are being respectful and intentional about retaining these legacy residents.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It literally costs more to construct these homes then they\u0026rsquo;re able to sell them at,\u0026rdquo; added Invest Atlanta Board Member Randy Hazelton. \u0026ldquo;This grant really helps to close that gap. This also speaks to the pure intentionality of affordability in that [the Grove Park Foundation] is making no profit. 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Atlanta Housing Authority is deepening the affordability of these projects with rental assistance through homeowner vouchers.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Barge\u003c/strong\u003e, located in the Mellwood neighborhood, will feature 129 senior housing units at 60% area median income (AMI). The Invest Atlanta Board approved an $8 million tax-exempt loan and a $3 million tax-exempt bond for the acquisition and rehabilitation of this development.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Villages at Castleberry Hill Phase II\u003c/strong\u003e will feature 114 units at 60% AMI and 56 units at market rate. The Invest Atlanta Board approved a $36 million tax-exempt loan and $10 million taxable loan for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the 284-unit multi-family development on McDaniel Street and Greensferry\u0026nbsp;Avenue in the Castleberry Hill neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLocated on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in the Harland Terrace neighborhood, \u003cstrong\u003eHightower Manor\u003c/strong\u003e will feature 129 senior housing units at 60% AMI. The Invest Atlanta Board approved a $19.2 million tax-exempt loan for the acquisition and renovation of this development.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Invest Atlanta Board amended a previously approved 2019 Eastside Tax Allocation District (TAD) Ascension Fund grant from $2 million to $3 million to help finance an expanded development plan for \u003cstrong\u003eFront Porch\u003c/strong\u003e on Auburn Avenue. Located in the heart of the Sweet Auburn District, the mixed-use development will feature 84 units of housing and 31,000 square feet of retail space. There will be 49 units available at 60% AMI and four units at 80% AMI. Four of the 14 for-sale units will be affordable.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Invest Atlanta Board also approved a $2 million Housing Opportunity Bond/Non-Profit Loan for the new construction of 40 permanently affordable, for-sale townhome units in the East Lake neighborhood. Located on Fayetteville Road, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Trust at East Lake Townhomes \u003c/strong\u003ewill include common area gathering spaces, private courtyards, and direct access to an adjacent Publix grocery store.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe development will be complete in 2024, with 20 units available at 80% AMI\u0026nbsp;and 20 units at 120% AMI. All units will be committed to the Atlanta Land Trust to maintain permanent affordability. As well, qualified prospective homeowners will have access to down payment assistance, offering deeper levels of affordability.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;This is yet another opportunity for us to work with Atlanta Land Trust to create permanent affordability in the home ownership space,\u0026rdquo; said Alan Ferguson, senior vice president of Community Development at Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;This is a very strong community that provides a lot of amenities and opportunities for families.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Renting\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":421,"title":"Permanent Affordability Comes to Westside Park Neighborhoods","promo_title":"Permanent Affordability Comes to Westside Park Neighborhoods","published_date":"2021-09-23","featured_image":{"id":1699,"parent_id":78,"resource_file_name":"picture1.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":749014,"resource_updated_at":"2021-09-23T11:39:18.372-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2021-09-23T11:39:18.424-04:00","updated_at":"2021-09-23T11:40:39.616-04:00","filename_hash":"picture1_gvwMJeN.png","width":1047,"height":820},"filename":"permanent-affordability-comes-to-westside-park-neighborhoods","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"xQvV5Q","created_at":"2021-09-23T11:40:39.588-04:00","updated_at":"2021-09-23T11:40:39.588-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Urban Oasis Catalyst, LLC, has closed on a $2.6 million forgivable loan from the Perry Bolton Tax Allocation District (TAD) to finance the acquisition and development of new affordable and workforce housing in Northwest Atlanta.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2000","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Urban Oasis Catalyst, LLC, has closed on a $2.6 million forgivable loan from the Perry Bolton Tax Allocation District (TAD) to finance the acquisition and development of new affordable and workforce housing in Northwest Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe housing will feature single-family options in the Carey, Almond, and Grove Park neighborhoods, including duplexes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). It will create much-needed permanent affordability, through a partnership with the Atlanta Land Trust.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eUrban Oasis purchased nearly 12 acres of largely undeveloped land and five vacant homes, and will create 65 housing units\u0026mdash;10 rental and 55 for sale. Homes will be built to Earthcraft specifications, and 30 of the available units will maintain permanent affordability.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Affordable housing is not just a goal, it is our passion,\u0026rdquo; says Dr. Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;I am proud that we have achieved another permanent, equitable and affordable housing development for families in our city.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, homebuyers at 80% Area Median Income (AMI) and below, purchasing permanently affordable units, are eligible for $20,000 in down payment assistance from the newly approved Perry Bolton TAD Mortgage Assistance Program. Homebuyers over 80% and up to 120% AMI are eligible for $10,000 in down payment assistance.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eUrban Oasis has engaged in ongoing conversations with a broad group of community stakeholders, including the Grove Park Neighborhood Association\u0026mdash;all of which have expressed their support for this project.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe project is significant because for-sale affordability can be difficult to create and preserve. It is a good example of how Invest Atlanta and its partners work together for the greater good of the community.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":414,"title":"Journey to Homeownership ","promo_title":"Journey to Homeownership","published_date":"2021-07-23","featured_image":{"id":1659,"parent_id":39,"resource_file_name":"copy_of_national_homeownership_month.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":981860,"resource_updated_at":"2021-07-23T14:26:46.155-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2021-07-23T14:26:46.297-04:00","updated_at":"2021-07-23T14:29:47.531-04:00","filename_hash":"copy_of_national_homeownership_month_lpQ6gag.png","width":1200,"height":800},"filename":"journey-to-homeownership","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"UW-vGQ","created_at":"2021-07-23T14:27:26.987-04:00","updated_at":"2021-07-23T14:29:47.510-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta, in partnership with\u0026nbsp;Rolling Out\u0026nbsp;magazine, recognized June as National Homeownership Month by co-hosting \u0026ldquo;Journey to Homeownership Virtual Conference.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2021","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{b69c0f6e-ebc2-43ac-b7aa-810db848d7df}{62}\" paraid=\"937172860\"\u003eInvest Atlanta, in partnership with\u0026nbsp;Rolling Out\u0026nbsp;magazine, recognized June as National Homeownership Month by co-hosting \u0026ldquo;Journey to Homeownership Virtual Conference.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{b69c0f6e-ebc2-43ac-b7aa-810db848d7df}{62}\" paraid=\"937172860\"\u003eMore than 600 prospective homebuyers attended the event, which was part of the Star Studio \u0026amp; Home Ownership Virtual Conference presented by\u0026nbsp;Rolling Out. Attendees received insightful information to prepare for homeownership and helpful resources on everything from understanding your credit and mortgage lenders to the ins and outs of loan paperwork, working with a real estate agent and the closing process.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{b69c0f6e-ebc2-43ac-b7aa-810db848d7df}{62}\" paraid=\"937172860\"\u003eInvest Atlanta also shared information on the incentives and down payment assistance available to potential homebuyers.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp paraeid=\"{b69c0f6e-ebc2-43ac-b7aa-810db848d7df}{62}\" paraid=\"937172860\"\u003eAccording to Anita Allgood, director, Single-Family \u0026amp; Homeownership Services for Invest Atlanta, many participants are first time homebuyers who find the process intimidating.\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;By breaking down each step into interactive sessions with stellar partners, we remove all the unknowns and give people the confidence to move forward,\u0026rdquo; said Allgood. \u0026ldquo;It really is about exposure. Invest Atlanta has become a premiere resource for providing in depth information about the homebuying process, including our incentives. Partnering with\u0026nbsp;Rolling Out\u0026nbsp;and similar organizations allows us to expose their fan base to our incentives and reach people who may not have known about Invest Atlanta and what we have to offer.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":395,"title":"Mayor Bottoms Announces $50 Million Housing Bond Closing","promo_title":"Mayor Bottoms Announces $50 Million Housing Bond Closing","published_date":"2021-03-24","featured_image":{"id":670,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"adair_court_insight.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1425833,"resource_updated_at":"2018-07-10T09:42:45.367-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":3,"created_at":"2018-07-10T09:42:45.561-04:00","updated_at":"2024-09-30T17:57:38.171-04:00","filename_hash":"adair_court_insight_oMn2k6z.png","width":1200,"height":692},"filename":"mayor-bottoms-announces-50-million-housing-bond-closing","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"vxh-4Q","created_at":"2021-03-24T15:07:53.103-04:00","updated_at":"2024-09-30T17:48:11.784-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n This month, the City of Atlanta Department of Finance closed a $50 million housing bond transaction to help advance the goals of the One Atlanta: Housing Affordability Action Plan \u0026ndash; paving the way to continue creating and preserving 20,000 affordable homes by 2026.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2021","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-c75de44c-7fff-1365-8f1e-e14f8098c0f4\"\u003eThis month, the City of Atlanta Department of Finance closed a $50 million housing bond transaction to help advance the goals of the One Atlanta: Housing Affordability Action Plan \u0026ndash; paving the way to continue creating and preserving 20,000 affordable homes by 2026.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bond closing is the result of affordable housing legislation passed by the Atlanta City Council in January 2021, enacting the Mayor\u0026rsquo;s Executive Order to invest $50 million in new bonds for affordable housing. The $50 million bond will enable the City to issue $100 million in housing bonds to fund the 2021 Housing Opportunity Program to help achieve the Mayor\u0026rsquo;s commitment to invest $1 billion for affordable housing production and preservation by 2026.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunds will be used to support a range of affordable housing programs, including the creation of multifamily, small multifamily, single-family and permanent supportive housing, as well as homeownership, land/property assemblage and acquisition and other housing strategies.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInvest Atlanta conducted three 2021 Housing Opportunity Bond stakeholder virtual work sessions, providing the public, as well as nonprofit and small real estate developers, an opportunity to learn about the program, funding eligibility and proposed guidelines.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":398,"title":"More Single-Family Affordable Housing Comes to Northwest Atlanta","promo_title":"More Single-Family Affordable Housing Comes to Northwest Atlanta","published_date":"2021-03-24","featured_image":{"id":1500,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"screen_shot_2021-03-17_at_5.32.13_pm.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1045978,"resource_updated_at":"2021-03-24T15:36:03.975-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2021-03-24T15:36:04.044-04:00","updated_at":"2021-03-24T15:36:22.708-04:00","filename_hash":"screen_shot_2021-03-17_at_5.32.13_pm_1OD16Qw.png","width":1312,"height":1018},"filename":"more-single-family-affordable-housing-comes-to-northwest-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"ls3F_Q","created_at":"2021-03-24T15:36:22.675-04:00","updated_at":"2021-03-24T15:36:22.675-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Invest Atlanta Board has approved up to a $2.6 million forgivable loan from the Perry Bolton Tax Allocation District (TAD) to finance the acquisition and development of 40 single-family sites on a largely vacant property in Northwest Atlanta to ultimately create 65 homes in Grove Park, Carey Park and the surrounding area.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2021","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-a68bd477-7fff-8132-e843-74ce6a253b3d\"\u003eThe Invest Atlanta Board has approved up to a $2.6 million forgivable loan from the Perry Bolton Tax Allocation District (TAD) to finance the acquisition and development of 40 single-family sites on a largely vacant property in Northwest Atlanta to ultimately create 65 homes in Grove Park, Carey Park and the surrounding area.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-a68bd477-7fff-8132-e843-74ce6a253b3d\"\u003eThe Urban Oasis Development and Invest Atlanta Land Trust acquired the 40 parcels throughout the Westside Park community for the development and construction of affordable housing units. The scattered site land acquisition and development will include a range of single-family housing options, including duplexes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with 30 of the 40 affordable units maintaining permanent affordability through the Atlanta Land Trust.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-a68bd477-7fff-8132-e843-74ce6a253b3d\"\u003eThe project is the result of concerns raised by local residents in the Westside Park community about displacement amid increasing development. Under the leadership of Terry Lee, chief operating officer/chief housing officer at Atlanta Housing, and Tim Keane, Atlanta City Planning Commissioner, the Westside Equitable Task Force was formed to advance anti-displacement efforts. Those efforts led to the recently adopted legislation for inclusionary zoning for this area, a down payment assistance program within the Perry Bolton TAD, as well as the creation of new affordable housing.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-a68bd477-7fff-8132-e843-74ce6a253b3d\"\u003e\u0026ldquo;This initiative represents how different agencies and the city can bring together policy, strategy and resources to address community concerns,\u0026rdquo; said Alan Ferguson, senior vice president of Community Development at Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;This grant allows Invest Atlanta to provide the capital to create this permanent affordable housing. And, in conjunction with down payment assistance products, as well as the legislation that\u0026rsquo;s been adopted, we hope to regain efforts to help fight displacement in this community.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-a68bd477-7fff-8132-e843-74ce6a253b3d\"\u003eUp to 65 units of new construction housing will be created \u0026ndash; a majority of which will be permanently affordable. Homebuyers at 80% area median income (AMI) and below purchasing the permanently affordable units are eligible for $20,000 in down payment assistance from the newly created and approved Perry Bolton TAD Mortgage Assistance Program while homebuyers over 80% and up to 120% AMI are eligible for $10,000 in down payment assistance.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Northwest\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":390,"title":"Affordable Townhomes Coming to Tucker Avenue","promo_title":"Affordable Townhomes Coming to Tucker Avenue","published_date":"2021-02-23","featured_image":{"id":1486,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"screen_shot_2021-02-23_at_4.59.11_pm.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":2465412,"resource_updated_at":"2021-02-23T16:59:48.003-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2021-02-23T16:59:48.109-05:00","updated_at":"2021-02-23T17:00:18.033-05:00","filename_hash":"screen_shot_2021-02-23_at_4.59.11_pm_5EZqwbq.png","width":1828,"height":1004},"filename":"affordable-townhomes-coming-to-tucker-avenue","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"q4eLnQ","created_at":"2021-02-23T17:00:18.004-05:00","updated_at":"2021-02-23T17:00:18.004-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Invest Atlanta Board has seized on another opportunity to create and support permanently affordable homeownership by approving a $1.17 million grant from the BeltLine Tax Allocation District (TAD) Increment Fund to the Atlanta Land Trust. This grant will allow for the development of 36 townhomes on Tucker Avenue \u0026ndash; 29 of which will be permanently affordable.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2021","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Invest Atlanta Board has seized on another opportunity to create and support permanently affordable homeownership by approving a $1.17 million grant from the BeltLine Tax Allocation District (TAD) Increment Fund to the Atlanta Land Trust. This grant will allow for the development of 36 townhomes on Tucker Avenue \u0026ndash; 29 of which will be permanently affordable.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe project originally was approved in July 2019 for the creation of 23 townhome units, but according to Anita Allgood, director of Single Family \u0026amp; Homeownership Services for Invest Atlanta,\u003c/span\u003e the project team went back to the drawing board, secured a new development partner and created a new site plan that includes additional affordable units.In the first phase of the project, seven units will be offered at market rate to assist in moving the project forward.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe $1.17 million funding request is in line with Atlanta BeltLine funding guidelines at $40,000 per affordable unit and nets an additional six permanently affordable units for a total of 29 permanently affordable units \u0026ndash; 18 will be available at 80% Area Median Income (AMI), 11 will be at 100% AMI and seven will be at market rate.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotential homebuyers who fall within these income ranges also will be eligible for down payment assistance programs from Invest Atlanta, Atlanta Housing and the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n West End\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":385,"title":"2021 Housing Opportunity Bond Program Approved","promo_title":"2021 Housing Opportunity Bond Program Approved","published_date":"2021-01-26","featured_image":{"id":1474,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"impact___insights_2021_-12-.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":665956,"resource_updated_at":"2021-01-26T09:24:43.289-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2021-01-26T09:24:44.100-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-26T13:16:19.244-05:00","filename_hash":"impact___insights_2021_-12-_PgaqeoK.png","width":1000,"height":529},"filename":"2021-housing-opportunity-bond-program-approved","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"epDIFQ","created_at":"2021-01-26T09:25:12.394-05:00","updated_at":"2021-01-26T13:16:19.198-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Invest Atlanta Board of Directors approved the 2021 Housing Opportunity Bond Program, which includes $50 million Taxable Draw-Down Bonds and $100 million Taxable Revenue Bonds. This is the third and largest issuance of Housing Opportunity Bonds sponsored by the City of Atlanta to fund housing programs. Previous issuances were in 2007 and 2017, totaling $75 million.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2021","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-50f923a9-7fff-bc14-a4b4-d860921d05b1\"\u003eThe Invest Atlanta Board of Directors approved the 2021 Housing Opportunity Bond Program, which includes $50 million Taxable Draw-Down Bonds and $100 million Taxable Revenue Bonds. This is the third and largest issuance of Housing Opportunity Bonds sponsored by the City of Atlanta to fund housing programs. Previous issuances were in 2007 and 2017, totaling $75 million.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026ldquo;The Housing Opportunity Program has been very creative and prolific in terms of housing production in Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; said Alan Ferguson\u003c/span\u003e, senior vice president of Community Development at Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;Previous issuances have supported over 3,000 affordable housing units, and we expect that level of production and more with this issuance.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe majority of the capital will be allocated for projects and developments in the form of loans. As with previous Housing Opportunity Bond issuances, repayments to the loans are collected in a separate account and reallocated to support the needs of various programs \u0026ndash; such as additional down payment assistance and multifamily gap financing. \u0026ldquo;These funds will be recycled and will come back over time,\u0026rdquo; said Ferguson. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;ll use those proceeds to create additional units going forward.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitially, this program was to be introduced in early 2020, about the time the pandemic hit. But\u0026nbsp; because of revenue uncertainty, it was placed on hold until another viable solution could be found. \u0026ldquo;This is a really big deal,\u0026rdquo; said Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms at a recent Invest Atlanta board meeting, \u0026ldquo;especially in the midst of where we are with the economy and the pandemic.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":361,"title":"New Mortgage Assistance Program Approved in Perry Bolton TAD","promo_title":"New Mortgage Assistance Program Approved in Perry Bolton TAD","published_date":"2020-10-21","featured_image":{"id":319,"parent_id":15,"resource_file_name":"perry_bolton_tad_map_wide.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":533694,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:25:12.858-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:25:13.030-05:00","updated_at":"2024-12-18T11:13:21.260-05:00","filename_hash":"perry_bolton_tad_map_wide_xD2n9Jk.jpg","width":1880,"height":720},"filename":"new-mortgage-assistance-program-approved-in-perry-bolton-tad","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"e-Ru4Q","created_at":"2020-10-21T08:17:27.657-04:00","updated_at":"2020-10-21T08:17:27.657-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta received the green light to use $1 million of available increment within the Perry Bolton Tax Allocation District (TAD) to create a new down-payment assistance fund that will help bring down the cost of homeownership for income-qualified homebuyers within the TAD.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2020","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInvest Atlanta received the green light to use $1 million of available increment within the Perry Bolton Tax Allocation District (TAD) to create a new down-payment assistance fund that will help bring down the cost of homeownership for income-qualified homebuyers within the TAD.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-712c217c-7fff-ca54-9eeb-514843111434\"\u003eThe Perry Bolton Mortgage Single-Family Assistance Program is a two-part program that provides qualified buyers with up to $20,000 in assistance in the form of a 0% soft second mortgage with a five-year affordability period.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-712c217c-7fff-ca54-9eeb-514843111434\"\u003eHomebuyers at 80% of AMI or below who are purchasing homes deemed permanently affordable are eligible to receive $20,000 in down-payment assistance. Homebuyers with household income up to 120% of AMI, who are purchasing a home that is not permanently affordable, but within the Perry Bolton TAD, are eligible to receive $10,000 in assistance.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-712c217c-7fff-ca54-9eeb-514843111434\"\u003eAccording to Alan Ferguson, senior vice president of Community Development at Invest Atlanta, there is a lot of activity and investment going on in the Perry Bolton community, subjecting it to market pressures that can lead to increased prices and risk of displacement. \u0026ldquo;As part of our overall strategy and working in partnership with the city, we want to encourage as much homeownership as possible,\u0026rdquo; says Alan. \u0026ldquo;This is a way to not only encourage homeownership, but also to build community wealth and permanency of legacy residents within this area.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":352,"title":"Financing Approved to Renovate and Develop Affordable Housing","promo_title":"Financing Approved to Renovate and Develop Affordable Housing","published_date":"2020-09-21","featured_image":{"id":1380,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"sept_board_affordable_housing_update.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":443242,"resource_updated_at":"2020-09-21T13:28:51.359-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2020-09-21T13:28:51.403-04:00","updated_at":"2020-09-23T13:31:24.885-04:00","filename_hash":"sept_board_affordable_housing_update_qNDV52l.png","width":600,"height":400},"filename":"financing-approved-to-renovate-and-develop-affordable-housing","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"IPkpJg","created_at":"2020-09-21T13:29:10.474-04:00","updated_at":"2020-09-23T13:31:24.862-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Invest Atlanta Board of Directors approved financing for Town West Manor and City Lights II \u0026ndash; two housing projects that will build and renovate almost 200 units of affordable housing.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2000","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Invest Atlanta Board of Directors approved financing for Town West Manor and City Lights II \u0026ndash; two housing projects that will build and renovate almost 200 units of affordable housing.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTown West Manor\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Invest Atlanta Board approved a $13,000,000 Tax Exempt Loan Bond Resolution for the acquisition and rehabilitation of 108 units of multifamily housing in Council District 10.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLocated at 330 Brownlee Rd.,Towne West Manor is an existing multifamily complex. Upgrades will include replacing heating units and A/Cs, pole lights, outdated smoke detectors and upgrading kitchen units.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe current design and unit mix are garden style and townhome. Amenities include a central laundry facility, washer/dryer connections, picnic area and access to public transportation. There are five units at or below 50% Area Median Income (AMI), 98 units at or below 60% and five units at or below 70% AMI.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCity Lights II\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlanta Development Authority received financing approval for the construction of a new, five-story building in the Old Fourth Ward community.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCity Lights will be easily accessible and conveniently located near several MARTA bus stops, restaurants and the Historic Fourth Ward Park. It will have 88 units of multifamily housing \u0026ndash; all of which will be at 60% Area Median Income or below.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eProperty amenities will include a community room, fitness center, business center with computer stations, private courtyard, after-school program, central laundry facility on each floor and access to public transportation.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020 to date, Invest Atlanta has closed 10 multifamily housing transactions that will create 1,016 affordable housing units in neighborhoods where additional housing options are needed.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Renting\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Old Fourth Ward\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":298,"title":"Southwest Atlanta Open House Tour Brings Together Hundreds to Learn About Homeownership","promo_title":"Southwest Atlanta Open House Tour Brings Out Hundreds to Learn About Homeownership","published_date":"2019-10-14","featured_image":{"id":1009,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"homeownership_event.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1679916,"resource_updated_at":"2019-10-14T14:16:48.795-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2019-10-14T14:16:48.932-04:00","updated_at":"2019-10-14T14:19:10.792-04:00","filename_hash":"homeownership_event_DNwxlMB.png","width":1200,"height":838},"filename":"southwest-atlanta-open-house-tour-brings-together-hundreds-to-learn-about-homeownership","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"ckRPBg","created_at":"2019-10-14T14:19:10.756-04:00","updated_at":"2019-10-14T14:19:10.756-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n For the fifth\u0026nbsp;year, Invest Atlanta hosted a free open house tour of homes in the City of Atlanta.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFor the fifth\u0026nbsp;year, Invest Atlanta hosted a free open house tour of homes in the City of Atlanta. Held on Saturday, October 12, the Southwest Atlanta Open House Tour\u0026nbsp;brought together\u0026nbsp;hundreds of prospective homebuyers to enjoy a self-guided tour of available homes for sale in the Oakland City, Venetian Hills and Bush Mountain neighborhoods starting from Brown Middle School.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAttendees received helpful information about how to purchase a home in Southwest Atlanta with Invest Atlanta down payment incentives. They were also able to view homes at their own pace, meet community leaders, and get to know the beautiful neighborhoods located in Southwest Atlanta near the Atlanta BeltLine\u0026rsquo;s Westside Trail.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, Invest Atlanta and its partners made real estate professionals available for questions about how to buy a new home or stay in their current home. These experts included mortgage lenders, real estate agents, homebuyer education providers, and Invest Atlanta Homeownership Center experts, who provided homebuyer education and financial wellness resources to assist homebuyers to achieve and maintain affordable\u0026nbsp;in-town living.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s homeownership incentives and RSVP for a future Q\u0026amp;A session, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https://www.investatlanta.com/homebuyers/homebuyer-programs-downpayment-assistance\"\u003ehomeownership page\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Southside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":275,"title":"Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Releases Housing Affordability Action Plan","promo_title":"Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Releases Housing Affordability Action Plan","published_date":"2019-06-25","featured_image":{"id":919,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"housing_plan_insights.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1567893,"resource_updated_at":"2019-06-25T09:54:12.839-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2019-06-25T09:54:12.970-04:00","updated_at":"2019-06-25T09:58:49.458-04:00","filename_hash":"housing_plan_insights_DNX5Wno.png","width":1200,"height":523},"filename":"mayor-keisha-lance-bottoms-releases-housing-affordability-action-plan","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"F2KVsA","created_at":"2019-06-25T09:58:49.422-04:00","updated_at":"2019-06-25T09:58:49.422-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms released the City of Atlanta Housing Affordability Action Plan \u0026ndash; a roadmap to increase the supply of housing in the City of Atlanta for a full spectrum of residents.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMayor Keisha Lance Bottoms released the City of Atlanta Housing Affordability Action Plan, a roadmap to increase the supply of housing in the City of Atlanta for a full spectrum of residents.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Affordability is the foundation of any livable and thriving community,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Bottoms. \u0026ldquo;Creating and preserving affordable housing is critical to the future of all those who call Atlanta home. For too many residents, their zip code determines their opportunities. This action plan is a vision for a more equitable city where each Atlantan has access to quality, and safe affordable housing. As our city continues to grow, we want to ensure neighborhoods in the north, south, east, and Westside remain welcoming and inclusive places for all.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 45-action oriented plan aims to substantially increase the number of Atlanta residents who can afford their housing costs. The Plan represents a collaborative and shared effort from multiple City agencies--including Invest Atlanta--and a diverse group of non-profits, philanthropic organizations, faith-based organizations, educational institutions, private companies, residents, and community members who came together under the banner of House ATL to develop recommendations that are critical to the future of housing in Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe plan entails 13 initiatives based on four key goals:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreate or preserve 20,000 a\u0026shy;ffordable homes by 2026 and increase overall supply\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e1. Leverage vacant public land for housing\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e2. Create and expand housing affordability tools\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e3. Revise the zoning code\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInvest $1 billion from public, private, and philanthropic sources in the production and preservation of aff\u0026shy;ordable housing\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e4. Maximize existing funding sources\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e5. Develop new funding sources\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e6. Increase philanthropic and private investment in affordable housing\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnsure equitable growth for all Atlantans and minimize displacement\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e7. Prevent involuntary displacement\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e8. Explore the expansion of property tax programs for the creation and preservation of affordable housing\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e9. Expand awareness of and increase participation in housing affordability programs\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupport innovation and streamline processes\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e10. Establish a Housing Innovation Lab\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e11. Continually improve building and zoning codes\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e12. Improve our system for developing and delivering affordable housing\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e13. Enhance community engagement\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the release of the Action Plan, the City of Atlanta and affordable housing developers Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP) and Laurel Street Residential broke ground on Creekside at Adamsville Place, a new rental community designed to address the affordable housing needs in the City of Atlanta. The $27.6M, 147-unit development will offer rental rates affordable to families with incomes at 30%, 60%, and 80% of area median income.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;How to tackle affordability and meaningfully address inequality are at the forefront for every major American city,\u0026rdquo; said Sarah Kirsch, Executive Director of the Urban Land Institute. \u0026ldquo;Although the problem is significant and accelerating in Atlanta, the data suggests we have a window in time to make a difference. That is why the City\u0026rsquo;s Housing Affordability Action Plan is so important. It comes at a critical time, creating a playbook for us to work together to achieve our goals of creating and preserving 20,000+ affordable homes by 2026. The approach of unlocking existing resources, particularly publicly owned land, while lining up new policies and funding is ambitious but achievable. The partners in HouseATL look forward to working alongside the City to make this reality, working toward a thriving city for all.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFinancing for the project includes tax-exempt bond financing\u0026nbsp;from Invest Atlanta, and\u0026nbsp;4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Red Capital is providing first mortgage financing for the project. RBC Bank is the Federal and State equity investor.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eVisit the City of Atlanta \u003ca href=\"https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/mayor-s-office/projects-and-initiatives/housing-affordability-action-plan\"\u003eAffordable Housing Website\u003c/a\u003e to read the full plan and learn more about programming, policies, and initiatives.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Southside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":268,"title":"Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab Program Helps Seniors Stay in Their Homes","promo_title":"Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab Program Helps Seniors Stay in Their Homes","published_date":"2019-05-15","featured_image":{"id":901,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"oor_house.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1853343,"resource_updated_at":"2019-05-15T15:10:45.942-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2019-05-15T15:10:46.011-04:00","updated_at":"2019-05-21T11:56:02.101-04:00","filename_hash":"oor_house_6aLyOje.png","width":1200,"height":651},"filename":"heritage-owner-occupied-rehab-program-helps-seniors-stay-in-their-homes","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"KDHfDg","created_at":"2019-05-15T11:27:37.222-04:00","updated_at":"2019-05-16T10:00:40.265-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab (OOR) program has helped Mr. Robert Fisher, and dozens of seniors throughout the City of Atlanta, stay in their homes and avoid displacement.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab (OOR) program has helped Mr. Robert Fisher, along with many\u0026nbsp;seniors throughout the City of Atlanta, stay in their homes and avoid displacement.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Fisher has lived in his house in East Atlanta for more than 45 years. His daughter Jacqueline told him about Heritage OOR, and with the funds he received, program managers from the National Property Institute made\u0026nbsp;important repairs to his home. These included upgrades to his heating and air conditioning systems, a new coat of paint on the house, and the trimming of trees on his property.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAsked if he\u0026rsquo;d recommend the program to his friends and neighbors, Mr. Fisher said, \u0026ldquo;Of course I would.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I think it\u0026rsquo;s a good idea,\u0026rdquo; he said. \u0026ldquo;And I appreciate it.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThrough Heritage OOR, residents receive forgivable loans to make critical health and safety repairs on their homes. 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font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center; background-color: rgb(191, 230, 246);\"\u003e1\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 112, 175); font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eDistrict 3\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center;\"\u003e3\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center;\"\u003e1\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 112, 175); font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: rgb(191, 230, 246);\"\u003eDistrict 4\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center; background-color: rgb(191, 230, 246);\"\u003e10\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center; background-color: rgb(191, 230, 246);\"\u003e2\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 112, 175); font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eDistrict 5\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center;\"\u003e8\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center;\"\u003e5\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 112, 175); font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: rgb(191, 230, 246);\"\u003eDistrict 9\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center; background-color: rgb(191, 230, 246);\"\u003e20\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center; background-color: rgb(191, 230, 246);\"\u003e7\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 112, 175); font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eDistrict 10\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center;\"\u003e4\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center;\"\u003e0\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 112, 175); font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: rgb(191, 230, 246);\"\u003eDistrict 11\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center; background-color: rgb(191, 230, 246);\"\u003e12\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center; background-color: rgb(191, 230, 246);\"\u003e2\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 112, 175); font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eDistrict 12\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center;\"\u003e7\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center;\"\u003e3\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; font-family: bree-serif; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 45, 86);\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"futura-pt-bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003eChoice\u0026nbsp;Neighborhoods Heritage\u0026nbsp;\u003c/font\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: futura-pt-bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;(As of 1Q19)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 112, 175); font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit; font-family: futura-pt, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; width: 500px; color: rgb(0, 45, 86);\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cthead style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 112, 175); font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: rgb(0, 157, 220); text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: futura-pt-bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eCouncil District\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: rgb(0, 157, 220); text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: futura-pt-bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eHomes in Progress\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: rgb(0, 157, 220); text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: futura-pt-bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eHomes Complete\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/thead\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 112, 175); font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eDistrict 4\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center;\"\u003e7\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center;\"\u003e0\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; font-family: bree-serif; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 45, 86);\"\u003e\u003cfont face=\"futura-pt-bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%;\"\u003eWestside Heritage\u0026nbsp;\u003c/font\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: futura-pt-bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;(As of 1Q19)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 112, 175); font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 14px; line-height: inherit; font-family: futura-pt, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; width: 500px; color: rgb(0, 45, 86);\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cthead style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 112, 175); font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: rgb(0, 157, 220); text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: futura-pt-bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eCouncil District\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: rgb(0, 157, 220); text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: futura-pt-bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eHomes in Progress\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 500; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 16px; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: rgb(0, 157, 220); text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: futura-pt-bold, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eHomes Complete\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/th\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/thead\u003e\r\n\t\u003ctbody style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 112, 175); font: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eDistrict 3\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center;\"\u003e16\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 0px; padding: 10px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: bree-serif, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; text-align: center;\"\u003e7\u003c/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c/tr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c/table\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":262,"title":"Invest Atlanta Hosts Financial Literacy Event For Young Adults","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Hosts Financial Literacy Event For Young Adults","published_date":"2019-04-22","featured_image":{"id":867,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"financial_literacy_event_mc.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1179579,"resource_updated_at":"2019-04-23T09:03:07.783-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2019-04-23T09:03:07.869-04:00","updated_at":"2019-04-23T09:03:20.462-04:00","filename_hash":"financial_literacy_event_mc_7J7elM6.png","width":1200,"height":536},"filename":"invest-atlanta-hosts-financial-literacy-event-for-young-adults","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"e9N3uA","created_at":"2019-04-22T11:02:30.061-04:00","updated_at":"2019-04-23T09:03:20.442-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The sold-out event\u0026nbsp;provided tips, tools, and tricks for making wise financial decisions both now and in the future.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo celebrate Financial Literacy Month, Invest Atlanta hosted a financial literacy event and panel on April 11 to highlight the importance of financial literacy in millennials and young adults. The sold-out event provided tips, tools, and tricks for making wise financial decisions both now and in the future.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Many people do not understand the importance of savings, credit, and the possibility of homeownership at a young age,\u0026rdquo; said Heide Billings, Homeownership Mortgage Loan Coordinator at Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;We want to help guide and bridge the gap between young people and financial literacy.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe event began with networking followed by a panel of financial experts. Panelists included Robbie Pemberton and Kimberly Guiders of Regions Bank, Mitch Brown of Resources for Residents \u0026amp; Communities, Mendi C. Morrow of the Georgia Student Finance Commission, Kwame Tyler of State Farm, and Anita Allgood of Invest Atlanta. The panel was moderated by Edwin McDonald of Resources for Residents \u0026amp; Communities and Heide Billings of Invest Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePanelists discussed a wide range of topics including how and why to build credit, affordable housing, auto insurance quotes, and more. Attendees were also able to have one-on-one sessions with the panelists to gain more insight and ask in-depth questions. \u0026quot;We are so happy and satisfied that the event turned out to be a success,\u0026quot; said Billings.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":251,"title":"Mayor Bottoms Recognizes Owner-Occupied Rehab Participant at State of the City","promo_title":"Mayor Bottoms Recognizes Owner-Occupied Rehab Participant at State of the City","published_date":"2019-03-14","featured_image":{"id":833,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"jackson_orr_insight.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1274319,"resource_updated_at":"2019-03-14T13:57:05.594-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2019-03-14T13:57:05.973-04:00","updated_at":"2019-03-15T08:59:41.488-04:00","filename_hash":"jackson_orr_insight_mpWJnjx.png","width":1200,"height":614},"filename":"mayor-bottoms-recognizes-owner-occupied-rehab-participant-at-state-of-the-city","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"K8SBtQ","created_at":"2019-03-14T14:01:11.219-04:00","updated_at":"2019-03-15T08:59:41.448-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n In her State of the City speech, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms recognized Carolyn Jackson as a great example of how the Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab program has helped keep longtime residents in their homes.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn her State of the City speech, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms recognized Carolyn Jackson as a great example of how the \u003ca href=\"/homebuyers/owner-occupied-rehab\"\u003eHeritage Owner-Occupied Rehab\u003c/a\u003e program has helped keep longtime residents in their homes.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Thanks to the Owner-Occupied Rehab Program, Mrs. Jackson will now be able to remain in the house she has called home for more than four decades,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Bottoms. \u0026ldquo;She has not quit on Atlanta, and the City of Atlanta has not quit on her.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMrs. Jackson has lived in her southwest Atlanta home for more than four decades. She is the widow of a military veteran and worked at Grady Hospital for thirty as years as a Certified Nursing Assistance specializing in adolescent clinical care.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m totally satisfied,\u0026rdquo; said Mrs. Jackson when asked about her experience with the program. \u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m just thankful I was picked to participate in the program.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs a recipient of a forgivable Heritage Owner Occupied Rehab loan, she has been able to afford critical health and safety repairs on her home. She had plenty of necessary work done, including work on her roof, new gutters, and new paint on the exterior of her home.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHere is the portion of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/mayor-s-office/executive-offices/office-of-communications/2019-state-of-the-city\"\u003eState of the City\u003c/a\u003e remarks about Mrs. Jackson:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eGentrification is no justification for pushing people out of neighborhoods who\u0026#39;ve been there for decades \u0026ndash; people like Carolyn Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eMrs. Jackson has lived in her home in Southwest Atlanta for 42 years.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eShe lost her husband when he was just 33 years old.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eShe raised two children on her own, working at Grady Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 30\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nyears.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eShe is currently caring for her 15-year-old grandson.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eLike many seniors, she\u0026rsquo;s found it challenging to keep up with major home repairs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eLast year, Invest Atlanta established the Owner-Occupied Rehab Program to help people like Mrs.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nJackson.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eThrough forgivable loans, Mrs. Jackson fixed her roof and repaired leaks throughout her house.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eThanks to the Owner-Occupied Rehab Program, Mrs. Jackson will now be able to remain in the house she has called home for more than four decades.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eShe has not quit on Atlanta, and the City of Atlanta has not quit on her.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heritage ORR Program is a joint effort from partners including Invest Atlanta, City of Atlanta, the Atlanta Housing Authority, Choice Atlanta, Synergy Real Estate, and several other organizations, implemented the program to help lower-income residents remain in their homes and avoid displacement.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMayor Bottoms reiterated her pledge to leverage $1 billion dollars towards housing affordability and her goal to produce and preserve 20,000 units of affordable housing within the City of Atlanta by 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":238,"title":"Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab Is Helping Lifelong Residents Make Critical Repairs","promo_title":"Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab Is Helping Lifelong Residents Make Critical Repairs","published_date":"2019-01-09","featured_image":{"id":781,"parent_id":1,"resource_file_name":"oor_roof.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":539996,"resource_updated_at":"2019-01-09T10:57:35.384-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2019-01-09T10:57:35.450-05:00","updated_at":"2019-03-08T13:42:41.143-05:00","filename_hash":"oor_roof_kb4Bg7y.jpg","width":2500,"height":1194},"filename":"owner-occupied-rehab-is-helping-life-long-residents-make-critical-repairs","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"kDJWNQ","created_at":"2019-01-09T10:58:29.631-05:00","updated_at":"2019-03-08T13:42:41.105-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Jeanette Henderson is Atlanta native and has been a homeowner in the City of Atlanta for 55 years. As a recipient of a forgivable\u0026nbsp;Heritage Owner Occupied Rehab\u0026nbsp;loan, Henderson is able to afford critical health and safety repairs on her home.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eJeanette Henderson is Atlanta native and has been a homeowner in the City of Atlanta for 65 years. As a recipient of a forgivable\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"/homebuyers/owner-occupied-rehab\"\u003eHeritage Owner Occupied Rehab\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;loan, Henderson is able to afford critical health and safety repairs on her home.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nInvest Atlanta, with support from the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta Housing Authority, Choice Atlanta, Executive Realty Solutions, and several other organizations, implemented the program to help lower-income residents remain in their homes and avoid displacement. After a successful pilot program in the Vince City and English Avenue neighborhoods, the program was able to expand.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nThe program serves senior households aged 55 and older, military veterans, disabled head of households, and those that have been in their homes for 15 or more years. \u0026ldquo;A lot of people don\u0026rsquo;t think about the seniors,\u0026rdquo; said Henderson. \u0026ldquo;I think the program is a nice thing for senior citizens because seniors don\u0026rsquo;t really have a lot of money to get these things done.\u0026rdquo;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nHenderson bought her home because she was interested in being a homeowner instead of renting an apartment in Atlanta. With her loan, she is able to remove mold, install new planks, treat and repair termite damage, repair her hot water tank, upgrade pipes, and replace her stairs.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026ldquo;Some seniors can afford to get some things done but they can\u0026rsquo;t afford to get\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eeverything\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;done,\u0026rdquo; said Henderson. \u0026ldquo;This program was a great idea!\u0026rdquo;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nThe Heritage Owner Occupied Rehab programs are part of Mayor Bottoms\u0026rsquo; larger goal of investing $1 billion from public and private sources to support affordable housing in Atlanta, the largest such investment in our city\u0026rsquo;s history.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":197,"title":"More Than 500 Attend HOUSE RULES 2018 Tour of Homes Event","promo_title":"More Than 500 Attend HOUSE RULES 2018 Tour of Homes Event","published_date":"2018-06-05","featured_image":{"id":651,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"house_rules_tour.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":164021,"resource_updated_at":"2018-06-05T09:53:52.557-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2018-06-05T09:53:52.700-04:00","updated_at":"2018-06-25T13:48:50.232-04:00","filename_hash":"house_rules_tour_38zLwjl.jpg","width":1536,"height":1004},"filename":"more-than-500-attend-house-rules-2018-tour-of-homes-event","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"gHLr3A","created_at":"2018-06-05T09:56:11.050-04:00","updated_at":"2018-06-25T13:48:50.201-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n More than 500 people attended Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s HOUSE RULES 2018 Tour of Homes on Saturday, June 2 at Atlanta Technical College.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMore than 500 people attended Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s HOUSE RULES 2018 Tour of Homes on Saturday, June 2 at Atlanta Technical College.\u0026nbsp; Attendees gathered to tour available homes for sale in Capitol View, Sylvan Hills, and other southwest Atlanta neighborhoods near the Atlanta BeltLine.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor the past several years, the Invest Atlanta homeownership team has hosted an event in June to celebrate homeownership month, and to educate potential homebuyers about downpayment assistance and other incentives.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus of this year\u0026rsquo;s event was on home renovation. Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s ATL Home Renovation Advantage incentive gives eligible homebuyers up to $10,000 toward the down payment and closing costs that is fully forgiven after living in the home for 5 years. (Find additional\u0026nbsp;info \u003ca href=\"/homebuyers/homebuyer-programs-downpayment-assistance\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eContractor and master carpenter \u003ca href=\"https://people.hgtv.com/talent/chip-wade/chip-wade-bio\"\u003eChip Wade\u003c/a\u003e, the former host of HGTV\u0026rsquo;s \u0026quot;Curb Appeal: The Block,\u0026quot; led a do-it-yourself home renovation session for attendees.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHis company\u0026nbsp;Wade Works was one of many businesses and community partners who were there to share resources. Mortgage lenders, real estate agents, homebuyer education providers, and Invest Atlanta Homeownership Center specialists all provided information about how to achieve affordable, intown living with a home renovation loan.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAttendees were also able to drop in for an Invest Atlanta Homebuyer Q\u0026amp;A session. To RSVP for a future Q\u0026amp;A session, please visit our \u003ca href=\"/about-us/events\"\u003eevents page\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Southside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":194,"title":"Board Approves $2.4 Million for Westside TAD Resident Retention Effort","promo_title":"Board Approves $2.4 Million for Westside TAD Resident Retention Effort","published_date":"2018-05-18","featured_image":{"id":639,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"westside_oor.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":151309,"resource_updated_at":"2018-05-15T12:59:00.112-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2018-05-15T12:59:00.152-04:00","updated_at":"2018-07-17T16:01:04.701-04:00","filename_hash":"westside_oor_Pgx1zMp.jpg","width":900,"height":582},"filename":"board-approves-24-million-for-westside-tad-resident-retention-effort","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"P4FWqw","created_at":"2018-05-17T10:04:15.595-04:00","updated_at":"2018-05-22T11:08:56.954-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n At their monthly meeting, the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors approved a $2.4 million grant from the Westside TAD Community Improvement Fund to expand the Westside Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab (OOR) program.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt their monthly meeting, the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors approved a $2.4 million grant from the Westside TAD Community Improvement Fund to expand the Westside Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab (OOR) program. This initiative offers residents forgivable loans to make critical health and safety repairs on their homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe new funding comes as the pilot program in the Westside wraps up this summer after helping eight Westside homeowners fix things on their homes like a leaky roof, plumbing, electrical work, foundation repairs and other necessities. In March, Invest Atlanta opened Westside Heritage OOR program to mare residents and launched programs for residents in Choice Neighborhoods and citywide.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We feel like we\u0026rsquo;re in a good position to scale up,\u0026rdquo; said Jennifer Fine, Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Vice President of Planning and Strategic Initiatives, when the item was initially approved by the TAD Committee a week earlier.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFulton County Commissioner Emma Darnell, a member of the TAD Committee, added at the time: \u0026ldquo;I think it\u0026rsquo;s one of the best projects I\u0026rsquo;ve seen Invest Atlanta do.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe $2.4 million in additional funding will allow more residents to receive a forgivable loan of up to $60,000 for home repair work in the Westside neighborhoods of Vine City, English Avenue, and portions of Castleberry Hill. Because there are relatively few existing low-to-moderate income homeowners within the Westside TAD neighborhoods, the program will impact almost 20% of homeowners in the area.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta has received around 500 applications for the citywide, Choice Neighborhoods, and Westside Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab programs, which are all part of the City of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s larger community retention effort.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLinda Graham is one of five homeowners who received repairs as part of the pilot program. She has lived in Vine City for more than 25 years, and had considered moving before joining the Owner-Occupied Rehab program.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I have such a deep gratitude for Invest Atlanta and am so tickled with all the work that was done,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;To extend that arm of assistance is very impressive. It shows they really care about homeowners and our community.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Westside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":185,"title":"Owner-Occupied Rehab Meetings Wrap Up Ahead of May 15 App Deadline","promo_title":"Owner-Occupied Rehab Meetings Wrap Up Ahead of May 15 App Deadline","published_date":"2018-04-17","featured_image":{"id":618,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"oor_meeting_v2.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":145027,"resource_updated_at":"2018-04-18T14:00:28.158-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2018-04-18T14:00:28.196-04:00","updated_at":"2018-04-19T13:18:42.247-04:00","filename_hash":"oor_meeting_v2_E6b1WwV.jpg","width":1600,"height":900},"filename":"owner-occupied-rehab-meetings-wrap-up","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"M-MK1Q","created_at":"2018-04-17T13:10:53.537-04:00","updated_at":"2018-04-19T13:18:42.231-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n In March and April, Invest Atlanta hosted four citywide community meetings to provide information about the Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab Program. The deadline to apply is May 15.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn March and April, Invest Atlanta hosted four citywide community meetings to provide information about the \u003ca href=\"/homebuyers/owner-occupied-rehab\"\u003eHeritage Owner-Occupied Rehab Program\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;The deadline to apply is May 15.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nNearly 800 attendees came to the meetings that covered all quadrants of the city:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarch 10:\u003c/strong\u003e Bessie Branham Recreation Center\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarch 24:\u003c/strong\u003e C.T. Martin Recreational Center\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril 7: \u003c/strong\u003eAtlanta Technical College\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril 14:\u003c/strong\u003e Peachtree Hills Recreation Center\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe meeting a C.T. Martin Rec Center saw a standing-room-only crowd of 400, while a second session had to be added at Atlanta Technical College to handle the overflow audience. The team also hosted an info session on March 3 at M. Agnes Jones Elementary School focused on the Choice Neighborhoods Heritage Program for residents in the Choice Neighborhoods of Ashview Heights and Atlanta University Center communities.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nHeritage Owner-Occupied Rehab (OOR) is a new affordable housing initiative to help current lower-income City of Atlanta residents remain in their homes and avoid displacement. Heritage OOR includes three programs offering residents forgivable loans to make critical health and safety repairs on their homes.\u0026nbsp; Senior households aged 55+, military veterans, disabled head of households, and those that have been in their homes for 15+ years will have priority in the programs. The program is being implemented by Invest Atlanta with support from the City of Atlanta, Atlanta Housing Authority, Choice Atlanta, Meals on Wheels Atlanta and other organizations.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nProgram managers are currently accepting applications. To learn more about the program, download an application, and find out when and where to apply, visit our \u003ca href=\"/homebuyers/owner-occupied-rehab\"\u003eHeritage Owner-Occupied Program\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;site.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nThe Heritage OOR programs are part of Mayor Bottoms\u0026rsquo; larger goal of investing $1 billion from public and private sources to support affordable housing in Atlanta, the largest such investment in Atlanta\u0026#39;s history.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":178,"title":"Mayor Bottoms Announces New Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab Housing Programs","promo_title":"Mayor Bottoms Announces New Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab Housing Programs","published_date":"2018-03-12","featured_image":{"id":586,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"oor_ia_insight.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":802369,"resource_updated_at":"2018-03-19T16:38:47.505-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2018-03-19T16:38:47.650-04:00","updated_at":"2018-05-15T15:40:45.510-04:00","filename_hash":"oor_ia_insight_p55EznQ.jpg","width":4394,"height":2607},"filename":"mayor-bottoms-announces-new-heritage-owner-occupied-rehab-housing-programs","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"J9G_2A","created_at":"2018-03-09T10:18:03.224-05:00","updated_at":"2018-03-19T16:38:55.104-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The $9 Million investment augments citywide anti-displacement efforts.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMayor Keisha Lance Bottoms unveiled a new housing initiative to preserve affordable housing in the City of Atlanta and help current lower-income residents avoid displacement. The initiative includes three owner-occupied rehabilitation (OOR) programs, Atlanta Heritage, Westside Heritage, and Choice Neighborhoods Heritage, which will provide forgivable loans to residents to make critical health and safety repairs on their homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta is conducting four citywide information sessions for residents starting March 10. Program managers will begin accepting applications in early April. More information about the Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab programs can be found at \u003ca href=\"/homebuyers/owner-occupied-rehab\"\u003ewww.investatlanta.com/owneroccupiedrehab/\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe program is being implemented by Invest Atlanta with support from the City of Atlanta, Atlanta Housing Authority, Choice Atlanta, Meals on Wheels Atlanta and other organizations.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Building a city for all means ensuring those who\u0026rsquo;ve put down roots can remain in their communities,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Bottoms. \u0026ldquo;The Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab programs demonstrate Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s continued commitment to preserving affordability for homeowners and renters alike. Through this effort, we will keep longtime residents from being pushed out of their homes by rising property values.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrating the announcement alongside Mayor Bottoms were members of the Atlanta City Council, Commissioner of the Department of City Planning Tim Keane, Invest Atlanta President and CEO Dr. Eloisa Klementich, Atlanta Housing Authority President and CEO Catherine Buell, and Meals on Wheels Atlanta CEO Charlene Crusoe-Ingram.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;As Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s population continues to expand, we need to constantly think about new ways to prevent displacement, maintain affordability and preserve the rich character and history of our communities,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;Atlanta Heritage follows our successful Owner-Occupied Rehab pilot program in the Westside and will provide critical assistance to more City of Atlanta residents. Ultimately, we want to ensure that Atlanta sees balanced, equitable growth benefiting residents in neighborhoods throughout the city.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSenior households aged 55+, military veterans, disabled head of households, and those that have been in their homes for 15+ years will have priority in the programs. They include one citywide program, Atlanta Heritage, and two area-specific programs:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlanta Heritage: \u003c/strong\u003eThe $5 million citywide program will provide up to $30,000 to eligible City of Atlanta homeowners, and is funded under the Housing Opportunity Bond, a $40 million bond issuance unanimously approved and supported by Atlanta City Council in March 2017;\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestside Heritage: \u003c/strong\u003eThe $2 million OOR program is for residents in Westside TAD neighborhoods (Vine City, English Avenue and portions of Castleberry Hill), and is funded by the Vine City Trust Fund and Westside TAD tax increment financing.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoice Neighborhoods Heritage:\u003c/strong\u003e A $2 million OOR program is for residents in the Choice Neighborhoods (Ashview Heights and Atlanta University Center Communities) and is supported by a Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant, as well as City of Atlanta and Atlanta Housing Authority Moving to Work funds.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eForgivable loan amounts for the Westside Heritage and Choice Neighborhoods Heritage programs will vary based on the nature of repairs recommended by the program manager, Meals on Wheels Atlanta (MOWA). MOWA is a non-profit social services agency with a mission to support senior independence through meals, shelter, education and communities, with more than a decade of experience providing such services for seniors in the metro Atlanta area.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe program launch followed the success of Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s pilot owner-occupied rehab program in the Vine City and English Avenue neighborhoods. The success of the pilot allowed Invest Atlanta, the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta Housing Authority, and Meals on Wheels to expand the program.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heritage OOR programs are part of Mayor Bottoms\u0026rsquo; larger goal of investing $1 billion from public and private sources to support affordable housing in Atlanta, the largest such investment in our city\u0026rsquo;s history. This comes soon after the City of Atlanta and the Westside Future Fund announced the Anti-Displacement Tax Fund Program, an initiative which will pay any property tax increases for qualifying homeowners in the English Avenue, Vine City, Ashview Heights and Atlanta University Center communities.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":10,"title":"New 20PLUS Homebuyer Incentive Launches at West Highlands Open House Tour","promo_title":"20PLUS Homebuyer Incentive Launches at West Highlands Open House Tour","published_date":"2017-10-06","featured_image":{"id":215,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"west_highlands_ecd_feature.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":60842,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-20T13:27:47.230-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-20T13:27:47.375-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T13:29:03.380-05:00","filename_hash":"west_highlands_ecd_feature_YBNeevz.jpg","width":732,"height":550},"filename":"new-20plus-homebuyer-incentive-launches-at-west-highlands-open-house-tour","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"77x9ZQ","created_at":"2017-12-20T13:29:02.934-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T13:29:02.934-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n More than 100 attendees attended the West Highlands Open House to tour homes and learn about our 20PLUS homebuyer incentive.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMore than 100 attendees came to the West Highlands Open House, where they toured model homes for sale and learned about 20PLUS, the newest\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.investatlanta.com/intown-living/homebuyer-incentives/\"\u003eInvest Atlanta homebuyer incentive\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe event, held on Saturday, September 30, showcased newly-constructed, affordable homes available for sale to prospective 20PLUS participants in West Highlands, an award-winning, Brock Built master planned community in West Midtown. On the tour, visitors saw single-family homes and townhomes, as well as the area\u0026rsquo;s walking paths, playgrounds, and open greenspaces.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e20PLUS offers 20% of the home purchase price towards your down payment and closing costs, and may be compatible with down payment assistance programs offered by Invest Atlanta community partners.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt the open house tour, mortgage lenders, real estate agents, and Invest Atlanta Homeownership Center specialists were available to share resources to assist homebuyers achieve and maintain affordable, intown living with 20PLUS. Invest Atlanta also hosted a special Homebuyer Q \u0026amp; A Session for helpful information about 20PLUS and other incentives that help reduce down payment and closing costs for prospective homebuyers.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":23,"title":"Board Approves $26 Million in Bond Financing to Support Homelessness Initiatives","promo_title":"Board Approves $26 Million to Support Homelessness Initiatives","published_date":"2017-08-18","featured_image":{"id":230,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"homelessness_feature.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":171396,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-20T15:10:00.471-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-20T15:10:00.683-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T15:11:04.658-05:00","filename_hash":"homelessness_feature_5E5Va4O.jpg","width":2289,"height":1717},"filename":"board-approves-26-million-in-bond-financing-to-support-homelessness-initiatives","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"-MuC9w","created_at":"2017-12-20T15:11:04.154-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T15:11:04.154-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Invest Atlanta Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution to provide $26 million for eradicating homelessness in Atlanta.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(56, 64, 71); font-family: \u0026quot;Whitney SSm A\u0026quot;, \u0026quot;Whitney SSm B\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMayor Kasim Reed and the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution at its August board meeting that will provide $26 million in additional funding for initiatives to eradicate homelessness in the City of Atlanta.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":31,"title":"Invest Atlanta Hosts Inaugural Westside Housing Fair","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Hosts Inaugural Westside Housing Fair","published_date":"2017-08-08","featured_image":{"id":238,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"westside_housing_fair_1_feature.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":420595,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-20T15:50:19.380-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-20T15:50:19.689-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T15:51:13.946-05:00","filename_hash":"westside_housing_fair_1_feature_RJqevOr.jpg","width":3616,"height":2713},"filename":"invest-atlanta-hosts-inaugural-westside-housing-fair","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"307BQg","created_at":"2017-12-20T15:51:13.408-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T15:51:13.408-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The first-ever Westside Housing Fair offered residents valuable housing information, as well as prizes and fun activities for the family.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe first-ever Westside Housing Fair, held on Saturday, July 22 at the Hollis Innovation Academy, offered residents valuable housing information from Invest Atlanta and our partners, as well as prizes and fun activities for the entire family.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe partners participating at the Fair provided valuable insights to attendees, whether they currently rent, already own a home, or are looking to buy a home on the Westside. The highlight of the event was an informative presentation during which each group offered a brief overview of what products and services they provide. Here\u0026rsquo;s a quick overview of the program:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eRenters: The Atlanta Housing Authority spoke about their work on the Westside and the Housing Choice Voucher Program, while Invest Atlanta representatives spoke about our land acquisition efforts and the Dalvigney and Oasis of Vine City developments. The Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation focused on renters\u0026rsquo; rights and the effect of rising property values on Westside renters.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eHomebuyers: Invest Atlanta spoke about our\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.investatlanta.com/intown-living/homebuyer-incentives/\"\u003edown payment assistance programs\u003c/a\u003e, as well as our new\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.investatlanta.com/intown-living/trio/\"\u003eTrio lease-to-own option\u003c/a\u003e. The On the Rise Financial Center spoke about preparing for the homebuying process, and Atlanta Habitat for Humanity discussed their future construction plans on the Westside.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eHomeowners: The Westside Future Fund focused on the recently announced Anti-Displacement Tax Fund. Meals on Wheels spoke about their joint work with IA on an owner-occupied rehabilitation program, while the Georgia Heirs Property Law Center emphasized the importance of correcting title issues.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAttendees also enjoyed fun outdoor activities, back-to-school giveaways, prize drawings, and free food. The non-profit Soccer in the Streets even set up an area where children could play a quick game of pickup soccer.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Westside Housing Fair is part of Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s larger effort to support the Westside revitalization and resident retention effort. Learn more about Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s work\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.investatlanta.com/westside-tad-investments/\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Westside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":156,"title":"NALHFA Board Travels to D.C. to Push For Affordable Housing Solutions","promo_title":"NALHFA Board Pushes For Affordable Housing Solutions in D.C.","published_date":"2017-07-11","featured_image":{"id":386,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"nalhfa_dawn_feature_v2.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":72629,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-22T08:48:01.143-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-22T08:48:01.320-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-22T08:48:19.939-05:00","filename_hash":"nalhfa_dawn_feature_v2_W1a5x14.jpg","width":960,"height":720},"filename":"nalhfa-board-travels-to-dc-to-push-for-affordable-housing-solutions","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"2IFQPQ","created_at":"2017-12-22T08:48:19.162-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-22T08:48:19.162-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Dawn Luke, Senior VP of Community Development, joined fellow board members of the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (NALHFA).\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDawn Luke, Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Senior VP of Community Development, joined fellow board members of the\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.nalhfa.org/\"\u003eNational Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies (NALHFA)\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;on a trip to Washington, D.C. to speak with federal lawmakers about solutions to the nation\u0026rsquo;s affordable housing crisis. Luke was\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/2016/05/19/nalhfa-elects-dawn-luke-to-its-board-of-directors/\"\u003eelected to the NALHFA board\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;in May of last year.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOn June 29, NALHFA board members and staff met with the Ja\u0026rsquo;Ron Smith, Director of Urban Affairs and Revitalization Policy at the White House and ten different Congressional offices. Discussion topics included enhancing the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program, preserving funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs, strengthening the municipal bond market, and increasing opportunities for public-private partnerships in the affordable housing industry.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNALHFA board members and staff also held several constructive meetings with Congressional offices. Every office was supportive of affordable housing programs and requested to remain engaged with NALHFA about what can be done to address the affordable housing crisis.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe NALHFA trip achieved several positive outcomes on the following issues:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eThe Municipal Finance Support Act of 2017:\u0026nbsp;This would allow large banks to count some of their municipal bond investments, including tax-exempt housing bonds, as high-quality liquid assets (HQLAs) under federal bank liquidity standard. NALHFA received the support of Senator David Perdue\u0026rsquo;s (R-GA) office and they have since co-sponsored the bill.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eThe Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017:\u0026nbsp;Passage of this legislation would be a huge win for the industry and provide a much needed boost to the LIHTC program. NALHFA was able to secure Senator Dianne Feinstein\u0026rsquo;s (D-CA) office commitment to co-sponsor the legislation.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eHUD Funding and the President\u0026rsquo;s Budget Proposal:\u0026nbsp;The Congressional offices the team visited all indicated that the President\u0026rsquo;s budget is not being used to determine funding levels for these programs and there are no plans to eliminate programs like Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME).\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the White House meeting, Luke and the other NALHFA board members discussed the importance of the affordable housing programs to public-private partnerships, infrastructure development, and economic growth. Ja\u0026rsquo;Ron Smith emphasized the Administration\u0026rsquo;s focus on getting the biggest bang for the federal dollar and making affordable housing programs more efficient and effective. Smith also said he would like to continue engaging with NALHFA members. The NALHFA Legislative Committee will continue to work with policymakers in Washington to ensure the vitality of affordable housing programs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo join this ongoing dialogue with the White House, please contact NALHFA Policy Director Heather Voorman at\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"mailto:hvoorman@nalhfa.org\"\u003ehvoorman@nalhfa.org\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":58,"title":"Southwest Connector Trail Open House Showcases Homebuyer Incentives","promo_title":"Southwest Connector Trail Open House Showcases Homebuyer Incentives","published_date":"2017-06-12","featured_image":{"id":267,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"walking_tour_feature.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":1027780,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:56:06.161-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T10:56:06.609-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:57:03.505-05:00","filename_hash":"walking_tour_feature_KDqalW4.jpg","width":4032,"height":3024},"filename":"southwest-connector-trail-open-house-showcases-homebuyer-incentives","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"PstA_A","created_at":"2017-12-21T10:57:03.028-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:57:03.028-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n On Saturday, June 10 Invest Atlanta and Atlanta BeltLine co-hosted the Southwest Connector Trail Open House Walking Tour 2017.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOn Saturday, June 10 Invest Atlanta and Atlanta BeltLine co-hosted the Southwest Connector Trail Open House Walking Tour 2017. The free home tour event, now in its third year, allowed hundreds of prospective homebuyers to learn helpful information about purchasing a home near the Southwest Connector Trail with Invest Atlanta down payment incentives.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eStarting from Beecher Hills Elementary School, attendees could take a self-guided walking tour of available homes for sale in the adjacent Beecher Hills, Westview, and Audobon Forest neighborhoods. All the available homes were located within two miles of the school and were featured on a handy event map.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnita Allgood, manager of Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s homeownership center, led a well-attended Homebuyer Q\u0026amp;A session, while Michele Lewis and other IA homeownership specialists answered questions throughout the day. Community leaders, mortgage lenders, real estate agents, and homebuyer education providers were also on hand to share homebuyer education and financial wellness resources to homebuyers interested in affordable intown living.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOther IA partners in attendance were Trees Atlanta, who led an arbotreum tour, and Relay Bike Share, who offered bike rentals for those interested in exploring the 1.15-mile Southwest Connector Spur Trail. And with live music, a DJ, and a face painting station at the Kids Corner, the day was fun for the entire family.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Westside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":65,"title":"Newly Closed Housing Opportunity Bonds to Fund Affordable Housing Initiatives","promo_title":"Newly Closed Housing Opportunity Bonds to Fund Affordable Housing Initiatives","published_date":"2017-06-01","featured_image":{"id":274,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"briarcliff_summit_bottom.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":95622,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T11:14:55.980-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T11:14:56.130-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T11:15:18.586-05:00","filename_hash":"briarcliff_summit_bottom_DNxypV1.jpg","width":820,"height":615},"filename":"newly-closed-housing-opportunity-bonds-to-fund-affordable-housing-initiatives","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"Esocng","created_at":"2017-12-21T11:15:17.985-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T11:15:17.985-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Urban Residential Finance Authority closed on $40 million of Housing Opportunity Bonds to fund affordable and workforce housing development.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThanks to the support of Mayor Kasim Reed, the Urban Residential Finance Authority has closed on $40 million of Housing Opportunity Bonds that will be used to fund critical affordable and workforce housing development initiatives, including homeowner renovations, multifamily loans, single family loans, nonprofit development loans, and land assemblage.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBack in March, both the Atlanta City Council and the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors unanimously approved the issuance of the bonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;This is a tremendous step forward in securing affordable housing for the residents of Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; said Councilmember Julian Bond, who introduced the legislation authorizing the bond issuance, when the legislation passed.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Housing is about people,\u0026rdquo; added Councilmember Andre Dickens, a former member of the Invest Atlanta board. \u0026ldquo;This bond is an important tool to develop equitable and inclusionary housing options for our residents and promote development without displacement.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Housing Opportunity Bonds represent a key part of a larger housing strategy the City of Atlanta adopted in 2015, and the HOB funds will be used to finance:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eMultifamily Loans:\u0026nbsp;Loans will be provided to nonprofit and for profit multifamily developers offering affordable rental workforce housing units.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eSingle Family Loans:\u0026nbsp;Loans will be used for construction financing, down payment assistance, and owner occupied rehabilitation.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eNon-Profit Development Loans:\u0026nbsp;Funds will be set aside for eligible nonprofit developers for multifamily and single family affordable housing development.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eLand Assemblage:\u0026nbsp;Funds to be used by non-profit and for-profit developers, as well as City Agencies, to acquire land and vacant property for affordable housing development.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlanta City Council first established the Housing Opportunity Bond Program in 2007. With the funding raised from this bond issuance, Invest Atlanta produced over 2,200 affordable housing units, leveraging over $260 million in capital investment.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe lessons learned and feedback received over the course of the past decade informed how the funding raised from this year\u0026rsquo;s effort will be invested. For example, stakeholders emphasized the need for more funds for owner-occupied rehabilitation efforts to ensure more residents could stay in their homes.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We are very excited and very happy this is coming to fruition,\u0026rdquo; said Alan Ferguson, Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Vice President and Deputy Director of Community Development. \u0026ldquo;These programs are based on the current market, as well as input from various groups: elected officials, neighborhood residents, community leaders, non-profits, and developers.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn April and May, Invest Atlanta and the City of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Office of Housing and Community Development hosted two Housing Opportunity Bond events at the Georgia Hill Neighborhood Center. Close to 200 interested affordable housing developers and advocates gathered together to participate in work sessions in which they delivered feedback and comment regarding the Housing Opportunity Bond Program guidelines.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOther notable attendees included Councilmembers Julian Bond, Andre Dickens, Cleta Winslow, as well as Planning Commissioner Tim Keane, Planning Deputy Commissioner Terri Lee, and Invest Atlanta Board Member Bill Bozarth.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":73,"title":"On the Rise Financial Center Opens on Westside","promo_title":"On the Rise Financial Center Opens on Westside","published_date":"2017-04-25","featured_image":{"id":283,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"financial_center_400.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":552939,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:09:47.204-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T13:09:47.504-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:10:17.441-05:00","filename_hash":"financial_center_400_7J6b3xg.jpg","width":3797,"height":2848},"filename":"on-the-rise-financial-center-opens-on-westside","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"bIrtTQ","created_at":"2017-12-21T13:10:16.533-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:10:16.533-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The On the Rise Financial Center offers access to affordable financial services and products, one-on-one financial counseling, and homeownership education.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.ontherisefc.org/\"\u003eOn the Rise Financial Center\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;officially opened Thursday, April 20, with Mayor Kasim Reed, Dr. Eloisa Klementich, and Councilmember Ivory Young, Jr. on hand to celebrate with Westside residents. Joining them were representatives from supporting organizations, including Equifax, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, the National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions (NFCDCU) and the CDFI Fund.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Center, clients can access affordable financial services and products, one-on-one financial counseling and homeownership education. Ultimately, the Center will provide new financial opportunities for residents and businesses in Westside communities.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Invest Atlanta board approved a\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://insight.investatlanta.com/2016/12/02/new-westside-financial-capability-center-receives-tad-support/\"\u003e$100,000 Westside TAD Community Improvement Fund grant\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;that went toward the purchase of computers, IT equipment, and office furniture for the On the Rise Financial Center.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Increasing the availability of financial education and services is critically important for our city,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Klementich. \u0026ldquo;This isn\u0026rsquo;t just a philanthropic issue, it\u0026rsquo;s an economic development issue.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.equifax.com/assets/corp/social_responsibility_report.pdf\"\u003eOne in four Atlanta residents are unbanked or underbanked\u003c/a\u003e, meaning they have often rely on alternatives financial services like payday loans. In certain areas of the Westside that percentage can\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://cfed.org/assets/pdfs/Most_Unbanked_Places_in_America.pdf\"\u003ereach as high as 75 percent\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThose without access to safe, affordable banking find it difficult to thrive financially.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the short term, the unbanked often pay avoidable fees to check cashing services or exorbitant interest rates to payday lenders. These added costs have an enormous impact on families in the Westside, where\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.equifax.com/assets/corp/social_responsibility_report.pdf\"\u003e37 percent of adults and 57 percent of children\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;live below the poverty line. And being unbanked creates additional long-term difficulties. The average credit score on the Westside is around 500, making it difficult for many to secure a standard car loan or home mortgage.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta has committed $15 million through the\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.investatlanta.com/westside-tad-investments/\"\u003eWestside TAD Community Improvement Fund\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;to encourage more equitable development in English Avenue, Vine City and Castleberry Hill. So far, 11 projects, including the On the Rise Financial Center, have received funding. Each project investment addresses critical areas of need including employment, housing and neighborhood development.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Westside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":74,"title":"IA to Redevelop Westside Properties Into Affordable Workforce Housing","promo_title":"IA to Redevelop Westside Properties Into Affordable Workforce Housing","published_date":"2017-04-21","featured_image":{"id":284,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"westside_400.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":997245,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:12:22.689-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T13:12:23.047-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:12:44.925-05:00","filename_hash":"westside_400_7J6b31p.jpg","width":4032,"height":3024},"filename":"ia-to-redevelop-westside-properties-into-affordable-workforce-housing","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"8nokDw","created_at":"2017-12-21T13:12:44.326-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:12:44.326-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta is seeking to develop 24 abandoned land parcels in English Avenue and Vine City into affordable workforce housing.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta recently announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking to develop 24 single-family properties in Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s English Avenue and Vine City neighborhoods, with the goal of turning these currently abandoned land parcels into affordable workforce housing units.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis redevelopment of 24 Invest Atlanta-owned properties will add new housing for Westside residents and help to reduce blight, enhance security and catalyze future private investment in these communities. The acquisition of these vacant and blighted properties for development was completed as part of the Westside TAD Neighborhood Strategic Implementation Plan with the approval of the Invest Atlanta board of directors.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We implemented a Westside land assembly strategy in 2014 to activate vacant and blighted land, putting these properties to use for the community as affordable workforce housing,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO, Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;This initiative is one part of our larger strategy to encourage equitable development that benefits residents in English Avenue, Vine City and other Westside neighborhoods.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDevelopers can submit bids using a variety of unique and innovative housing types, whether through new construction or the renovation of existing homes. All responses must align with the vision articulated in the Land Use Action Plan, which recommends the preservation of homes with historical importance and the implementation of new housing design that is consistent with the existing historic homes.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;This effort will bring a variety of new affordable housing options to English Avenue and Vine City while also preserving the heritage of these historic neighborhoods,\u0026rdquo; said Dawn Luke, senior vice president of Community Development, Invest Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll units also must be developed for homeownership and be made available at prices affordable to households earning a maximum of 120 percent of the area median income for Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s metropolitan statistical area. A new unit also needs to be certified through the EarthCraft House residential green building program, demonstrating it is designed in an energy and resource efficient way.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Westside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":77,"title":"Trio and Invest Atlanta Showcase a New Path to Home Ownership","promo_title":"Trio and Invest Atlanta Showcase a New Path to Home Ownership","published_date":"2017-04-13","featured_image":{"id":287,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"trio_homeowning_400.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":372438,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:28:18.140-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T13:28:18.409-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:28:49.031-05:00","filename_hash":"trio_homeowning_400_azn33ZX.jpg","width":3498,"height":2623},"filename":"trio-and-invest-atlanta-showcase-a-new-path-to-home-ownership","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"bKMR_g","created_at":"2017-12-21T13:28:48.175-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:28:48.175-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Trio and Invest Atlanta co-hosted a Homeowner\u0026rsquo;s Workshop to share key information about Trio\u0026rsquo;s affordable and flexible lease-to-own model.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTrio and Invest Atlanta co-hosted a Homeowner\u0026rsquo;s Workshop on Wednesday, April 12 to share key information about Trio\u0026rsquo;s affordable and flexible lease-to-own model. The event took place at the Georgia-Pacific Center\u0026rsquo;s Auditorium.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTrio provides an alternative financing solution for those who want to own a home, but are looking outside of the traditional mortgage box.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;What\u0026rsquo;s unique about Trio is that\u0026rsquo;s built to give you all the resources to support you in your pathway to home ownership,\u0026rdquo; said Darryl Lewis, Managing Director at Trio. \u0026ldquo;We work in partnership with you.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe program offers the opportunity to secure a lease on a home with the option to buy it at a locked-in interest rate and terms based on today\u0026rsquo;s pricing underwritten to Federal Housing Administration standards. The home price can also be locked in for as low as 1 percent for up to five years.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eProgram participants can work with a real estate agent to find the right home that qualifies for Trio, and they have the flexibility to move out of the home if a job relocation or another life event requires it.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo qualify, participants must meet the following requirements:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eGross household income of $3,600/month +\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eDocumentation to support income and positive housing history\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eCredit score at 580 or above\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eNo active bankruptcy or foreclosure action\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eAt least two months of your desired lease payment (cash, savings, retirement or gifted funds)\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, for those who qualify, Trio can be used in partnership with Invest Atlanta down payment assistance that can help put in-town living within reach for prospective homebuyers.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about how Trio\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.thinktrio.com/\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e, and more about Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s homebuyer incentives\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.investatlanta.com/intown-living/homebuyer-incentives/\"\u003ehere\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":112,"title":"Home Sweet Home Mixer Informs Real Estate Pros About Trio Program","promo_title":"Home Sweet Home Mixer Informs Real Estate Pros About Trio","published_date":"2017-01-06","featured_image":{"id":344,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"home-sweet-home-mixer-informs-real-estate-pros-about-trio-program-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":131489,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:50:27.606-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:50:27.749-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:50:55.428-05:00","filename_hash":"home-sweet-home-mixer-informs-real-estate-pros-about-trio-program-featured_p5VDEJp.jpg","width":700,"height":525},"filename":"home-sweet-home-mixer-informs-real-estate-pros-about-trio-program","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"HytYqA","created_at":"2017-12-21T14:50:54.943-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:50:54.943-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Atlanta real estate professionals learned about the innovative Invest Atlanta homebuyer tool, the Trio Lease-to-Own program.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDuring the recent holiday season, a large group of Atlanta real estate professionals attended the Home Sweet Home Holiday Mixer and learned about the latest innovative Invest Atlanta homebuyer tool, the Trio Lease-to-Own program.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe event, hosted jointly by Invest Atlanta and Trio, was held at The Gathering Spot, an intown Atlanta membership club designed to bring creative, corporate, and entrepreneurial professionals together in a unique environment. Guests were treated to holiday desserts and a presentation to help them better understand how they can serve their clients through the Trio program.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMayor Kasim Reed and the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors unanimously approved the introduction of the Trio program, the first of its kind in Georgia, at their September 2016 meeting. Through this public-private partnership, City of Atlanta residents who might normally have difficulty obtaining a traditional mortgage can secure a lease on a home with the option to buy it.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTrio offers several advantages to participants, including a simple qualification process, no down payment requirement, and the option to lock in mortgage interest rate. Participants can also receive a term based on today\u0026rsquo;s pricing that is underwritten to FHA standards.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe completion of a Homebuyer Education course from eHome America is a prerequisite to participate, as is an income of at least $3,600 per month and a credit score of 580 or higher. In addition, homes financed through Trio must be new or substantially remodeled within the last 10 years with a purchase price that does not exceed $374,268.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTrio can be used in tandem with any of the other homebuyer incentives Invest Atlanta offers to help make the dream of homeownership a reality for more Atlantans. Through these diverse offerings of incentives, Invest Atlanta will continue to expand housing opportunities and enable more people to live in their own home sweet home in the city, in 2017 and beyond.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":132,"title":"Invest Atlanta Heavily Promotes Homeownership Incentives in October","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Heavily Promotes Homeownership Incentives in October","published_date":"2016-11-15","featured_image":{"id":365,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"invest-atlanta-heavily-promotes-homeownership-incentives-in-october-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":34675,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T15:42:14.641-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T15:42:14.781-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T15:42:40.985-05:00","filename_hash":"invest-atlanta-heavily-promotes-homeownership-incentives-in-october-featured_BxkNyOL.jpg","width":400,"height":300},"filename":"invest-atlanta-heavily-promotes-homeownership-incentives-in-october","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"P4GuZw","created_at":"2017-12-21T15:42:40.408-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T15:42:40.408-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Homeownership group briefs attendees of Atlanta community events about available Down Payment Assistance incentives for home ownership.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Homeownership group was busy throughout the month of October briefing attendees of four Atlanta community events about available Down Payment Assistance incentives for home ownership and renovation.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOn October 8 at the Lifecycle Building Center (LBC), more than 60 prospective homebuyers attended the HOUSE RULES Home Renovation Education Workshop to learn about the 203K renovation loan that is offered through Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s lending partner, NFM Lending. The loan instrument allows a borrower to finance both the purchase and renovation of a property. It\u0026rsquo;s an extension of Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s ATL Home Renovation Advantage Incentive Program, which provides an affordable way for people to purchase a property and transform it into their dream home. LBC taught attendees about the most effective ways to repurpose home building materials, and opened up its large warehouse for people to shop for items to use in their renovations projects. In addition, Van Hardimon of Hardimon Construction spoke about the renovation process and how it aligns with Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s incentives.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe following Saturday, the Invest Atlanta team presented to a multicultural audience of more than 250 people at the second annual Atlanta Soccer Festival. The event was hosted by the City of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Office of Immigrant Affairs and local non-profit Soccer in the Streets. Besides learning soccer skills and participating in friendly pick-up games, festival attendees had the opportunity to visit Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s information booth to learn about IA\u0026rsquo;s homeownership incentives. The Atlanta BeltLine and Atlanta United FC, the city\u0026rsquo;s new professional soccer team, also participated in the event.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Homeownership Group then took their message to more than 150 people on Saturday, October 22 at HOPE Inside Atlanta, Operation HOPE\u0026rsquo;s monthly workshop on homeownership, money management, budget, and credit-score improvement. Homebuyers learned about the home buying process as well as IA incentives. Attendees at the event, held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, were particularly interested in opportunities to obtain affordable housing along the BeltLine.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnd to close out a very busy month, the Homeownership group set up shop at Atlanta Streets Alive along a temporarily closed a 2.7-mile stretch of Peachtree Street. There they showcased Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s homeownership programs and incentives to thousands of passing pedestrians and cyclists who filled the street that day.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":117,"title":"New Invest Atlanta Financing Solution to Increase Access to Homeownership","promo_title":"New Invest Atlanta Financing Solution to Increase Access to Homeownership","published_date":"2016-09-15","featured_image":{"id":349,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"invest-atlanta-introduces-new-financing-solution-to-increase-access-to-homeownership-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":136503,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:58:20.313-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:58:20.445-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:59:03.486-05:00","filename_hash":"invest-atlanta-introduces-new-financing-solution-to-increase-access-to-homeownership-featured_5E5pBgy.jpg","width":400,"height":300},"filename":"new-invest-atlanta-financing-solution-to-increase-access-to-homeownership","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"awIzTg","created_at":"2017-12-21T14:59:03.016-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:59:03.016-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta has introduced Trio, a program that provides prospective homebuyers with a lease with the option to buy.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta has made another innovative homebuyer financing tool available by introducing Trio, a program that provides prospective homebuyers with a 1-to-5-year lease on their selected home with the option to buy it at a predetermined price with an assumable mortgage and fixed interest rate. Trio is now open to residents of the City of Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOffered through the City of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Urban Residential Financing Authority (URFA), Trio extends homeownership opportunities to buyers who may have credit problems and otherwise may not qualify for a mortgage. Through Trio, people facing obstacles with traditional bank financing can obtain more flexible financing terms that give them access to home ownership at current pricing and interest rates.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTrio can be used in conjunction with Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s homebuyer mortgage assistance programs for qualifying applicants. Prospective homebuyers whose mortgage applications were previously declined can work with Trio. Homebuyer Education from eHome America is required.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eHomebuyers participating in Trio may select a home that has been built in the last 10 years or substantially remodeled. They may transition to homeownership at any time during the lease term, and may choose to assume the existing FHA mortgage or purchase with a new loan. Down payment assistance is available in either case.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBesides making it possible for more people to buy homes at an affordable cost, Trio is increasing access to homes where purchase prices have been steadily increasing, such as the neighborhoods around the Beltline.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":39,"title":"Living in Town Now Easier with New Mortgage Assistance Program","promo_title":"Living in Town Now Easier with New Mortgage Assistance Program","published_date":"2016-08-17","featured_image":{"id":246,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"living-in-town-just-got-easier-with-new-mortgage-assistance-program-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":63073,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-20T16:24:18.349-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-20T16:24:18.481-05:00","updated_at":"2018-02-20T16:10:10.875-05:00","filename_hash":"living-in-town-just-got-easier-with-new-mortgage-assistance-program-featured_gvVw9oP.jpg","width":400,"height":300},"filename":"living-in-town-now-easier-with-new-mortgage-assistance-program","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"NCrQAQ","created_at":"2017-12-20T16:27:22.814-05:00","updated_at":"2018-02-20T16:10:10.862-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The new Intown Mortgage Assistance Program (IMAP) makes it easier for prospective buyers to purchase homes within most of Atlanta.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn June, Invest Atlanta launched its new Intown Mortgage Assistance Program (IMAP) to make it easier for prospective buyers to purchase homes within most of Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThrough IMAP, homeowners have the opportunity to obtain a 30-year, fixed-rate FHA, VA or conventional mortgage with $10,000 to apply toward their down payment and or closing cost. And the loan is fully forgiven after the buyers live in the home for 10 years. There is no first-time homebuyer requirement.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe loans and related financial assistance can be used to purchase single-family detached homes, two-to-four-unit townhomes and condominiums located anywhere within the Atlanta city limits, except for the Vine City and English Avenue neighborhoods.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta will provide more information about IMAP at Q \u0026amp; A sessions in the future. See the latest homeownership flyer:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"1024\" src=\"/assets/living-in-town-just-got-easier-with-new-mortgage-assistance-program-image-in-text_p5VDK9g.jpg\" width=\"663\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":38,"title":"Homeownership Team Turns Up the Heat in July","promo_title":"Homeownership Team Turns Up the Heat in July","published_date":"2016-08-17","featured_image":{"id":245,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"homeownership-team-turns-up-the-heat-in-july-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":72714,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-20T16:20:20.435-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-20T16:20:20.573-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T16:21:24.337-05:00","filename_hash":"homeownership-team-turns-up-the-heat-in-july-featured_1OmJ44E.jpg","width":600,"height":450},"filename":"homeownership-team-turns-up-the-heat-in-july","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"jDh0iQ","created_at":"2017-12-20T16:21:23.886-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T16:21:23.886-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n July was a busy month for Invest Atlanta in homeownership.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eJuly was a busy month for Invest Atlanta in homeownership. The team completed four homebuyer education events, including educating new homebuyers about incentive opportunities at the City of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Employee Perks Fair, two Q\u0026amp;A sessions conducted at the Invest Atlanta office and a homebuyer education seminar.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOver 200 City of Atlanta employees, including the Atlanta Police and Atlanta Fire Rescue departments, were on hand at the Atlanta City Hall Atrium to hear IA\u0026rsquo;s homeownership experts talk about homebuyer incentives. In August, the homeownership team returns to City Hall for an after-work Q\u0026amp;A session for city employees who expressed interest in incentives during the fair.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of Q\u0026amp;A sessions, 81 prospective homebuyers came to the two held by Invest Atlanta in July. In addition to learning about IA homebuyer incentives, attendees also received tips on the home-buying process from participating mortgage lenders and were provided with information on available new construction homes in Midtown Atlanta at West Highlands, from Dahlia Aitova, a Brock Built representative.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTeam member Anita Allgood also discussed homebuyer incentives at Jimmy the Realtor\u0026rsquo;s Sip \u0026amp; Sell Homebuyer Education Seminar. Several industry experts were on hand to provide information on the home-buying process, and a recent homebuyer shared their firsthand experience on working with Invest Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":47,"title":"More than 700 Homebuyers Attend Westside Trail Open House Walking Tour","promo_title":"More than 700 Attend Westside Trail Open House Walking Tour","published_date":"2016-07-21","featured_image":{"id":257,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"more-than-700-homebuyers-attend-westside-trail-open-house-walking-tour-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":81793,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:34:01.398-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T10:34:01.528-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:35:11.718-05:00","filename_hash":"more-than-700-homebuyers-attend-westside-trail-open-house-walking-tour-featured_MYq4jeo.jpg","width":400,"height":300},"filename":"more-than-700-homebuyers-attend-westside-trail-open-house-walking-tour","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"VKZaFA","created_at":"2017-12-21T10:35:11.201-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:35:11.201-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Homeownership Team and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. co-hosted the Westside Trail Open House Walking Tour 2016.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Homeownership Team and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. co-hosted the Westside Trail Open House Walking Tour 2016, an event that attracted more than 700 homebuyers in June to tour more than 18 houses for sale near the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail in the historic West End, Westview, Bush Mountain and Oakland City neighborhoods.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTour attendees received valuable homeownership and community information from mortgage lenders, real estate agents, homebuyer education providers and community leaders who participated in the event.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Walking Tour, in its second year, complements the Invest Atlanta Homebuyer Q \u0026amp;A Sessions offered to familiarize attendees with homebuyer incentives. Eligible homebuyers receive funds to help reduce down payment and closing costs associated with purchasing a home.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo qualify for the incentives, prospective homebuyers first attend a Homebuyer Q \u0026amp; A Session and an approved 8-hour homebuyer education course before qualifying for a mortgage with an Invest Atlanta Participating Lender. Homebuyer education ensures homebuyers gain the necessary insight to make informed decisions about homeownership.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Westside Trail Open House Walking Tour combined the excitement of touring homes with learning, and ultimately led to purchase offers for two homes featured on the tour.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Homebuying/ Homeownership\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Westside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":55,"title":"Housing Team Plays Key Role in Events Promoting Home Ownership and Renovation","promo_title":"Housing Team Hosts Events Promoting Homeownership and Renovation","published_date":"2016-06-16","featured_image":{"id":264,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"housing-team-plays-key-role-in-events-promoting-home-ownership-and-renovation-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":70356,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:52:25.941-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T10:52:26.077-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:53:17.927-05:00","filename_hash":"housing-team-plays-key-role-in-events-promoting-home-ownership-and-renovation-featured_6aNERLe.jpg","width":400,"height":300},"filename":"housing-team-plays-key-role-in-events-promoting-home-ownership-and-renovation","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"XJCsGw","created_at":"2017-12-21T10:53:17.472-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:53:17.472-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Invest Atlanta Housing team participated in three events promoting tools to finance homeownership and renovation opportunities to Atlanta residents.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Invest Atlanta Housing team conducted or otherwise participated in three May events that spotlighted and promoted tools to finance homeownership and renovation opportunities to Atlanta residents.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOn May 7, one of Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s participating lenders, Prime Lending, taught House Rules, a home renovation education workshop, that told 17 prospective homebuyers how they could buy and renovate a home with a renovation mortgage loan, Invest Atlanta Homebuyer Incentives and home energy efficiency tips. IA\u0026rsquo;s Anita Allgood joined speakers from Prime Lending, Georgia Power and the Lifecycle Building Center in addressing attendees.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFour days later, Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Homeownership Team gave a detailed briefing to a healthy turnout of 56 would-be homebuyers at its monthly Q \u0026amp; A session about how the IA Homebuyer Incentives are used in the home-buying process. Allgood and IA\u0026rsquo;s Michele Lewis conducted the session.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, on May 21 Lewis told 90 prospective homebuyers about IA Homebuyer Incentives at Pittsburgh Rise, a unique neighborhood festival that celebrated the new revitalization of a series of neighborhood\u0026rsquo;s along the Atlanta BeltLine Southside Trail corridor. Organized by the Annie E. 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