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2024 At A Glance

4,250

New Jobs Created (Business Attraction and Expansion)

$1.57B

Total Capital Investment

$1.85B

Total Economic Impact

2,475

Affordable Housing Units Financed (Multifamily)

409

Homeownership Incentives (Downpayment Assistance, Owner-Occupied Rehab and Tax Relief)

1,845

Small Businesses Supported (Grants, Loans and Technical Assistance)

 

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The approved financing will support the development of affordable multifamily housing in Southside, Eastside, Westside and Downtown neighborhoods with a range of area median incomes (AMI), including some low-income housing at or below 30% AMI.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The Invest Atlanta Board continues to prioritize affordable housing investments, so more Atlanta residents have access to safe, quality housing in the communities they choose to live in,\u0026rdquo; says Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. \u0026ldquo;I commend the board for this significant investment that puts us one step closer to our housing affordability goal and commitment to make Atlanta a city with opportunities for all.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta is committed to working alongside Mayor Dickens to create and preserve 20,000 affordable housing units by 2030. Since the start of his term in January 2022, Invest Atlanta has closed on financing to support the creation or preservation of 3,640 housing units, including 3,314 affordable housing units (91%). This amounts to a $1.05 billion total capital investment for housing in the city of Atlanta. Below are the latest projects approved for development.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetropolitan Place\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA $37.5 million tax-exempt loan and a $2.9 million housing opportunity bond loan will help finance the new construction of 176 affordable multifamily housing units and mixed-use development in the Perkerson neighborhood. All of the Metropolitan Place housing units will be available at 70% AMI or less with 36 units offered at or below 30% AMI.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCity of Refuge Transformation Center\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA $2 million Beltline Tax Allocation District (TAD) increment grant will support the new construction of a mixed-use development located in the historic West End Heights/Bankhead neighborhood. The center will include 25 affordable housing units, including 13 units at or below 30% AMI.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLewis Crossing\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA $1 million Westside TAD Ascension Fund grant will provide financing for the construction of a new 50-unit multifamily development in the Castleberry Hill neighborhood. The development is a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with community amenities available to residents earning between 50-80% AMI.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrinity United Methodist\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA $2 million Eastside TAD grant will support the new construction of 54 senior housing units in Downtown Atlanta, 48 of which will be affordable at 80% AMI or less. The redevelopment of this campus across from Atlanta City Hall will restore and repurpose the historic sanctuary on the east side of the property for multiple uses, including event space, while allowing the church to continue hosting worship services.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapitol Gateway \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eApproved during the April Invest Atlanta Board meeting, the Capitol Gateway mix-income development will soon be renovated with help from $2 million in financing from Series 2021 Housing Opportunity Bond allocations approved by the Invest Atlanta Board. The former Capitol Homes site located in the Capitol Gateway community was first renovated in 2007 and is now out of its Low-Income Housing Tax Credit compliance period. The current renovation will use a new allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and preserve affordability with 163 units being made available at 60% AMI or below.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;As Atlanta continues to grow, we continue to work very intentionally to ensure that affordable housing investments bring lasting social and economic benefits to more residents,\u0026rdquo; says Dr. Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;Last year, Invest Atlanta provided $175 million for housing initiatives to ensure that residents have access to affordable housing to increase long-term stability and build wealth. These investments are more than housing alone, they are a foundation for building strong inclusive communities.\u0026rdquo;\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 Renting\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":400,"title":"Coming to the Capitol View Neighborhood: 1055 Arden","promo_title":"Coming to the Capitol View Neighborhood: 1055 Arden","published_date":"2021-04-21","featured_image":{"id":1556,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"screen_shot_2021-04-15_at_11.17.15_am.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":2369504,"resource_updated_at":"2021-04-21T09:40:03.681-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2021-04-21T09:40:03.772-04:00","updated_at":"2021-04-21T09:42:16.749-04:00","filename_hash":"screen_shot_2021-04-15_at_11.17.15_am_ymaZLVb.png","width":1650,"height":1086},"filename":"coming-to-the-capitol-view-neighborhood-1055-arden","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"x3HvAg","created_at":"2021-04-21T09:42:16.719-04:00","updated_at":"2021-04-21T09:42:16.719-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n A $1.47 million grant from the Beltline Tax Allocation District (TAD) Increment Fund has been approved by the Invest Atlanta Board for the construction of 58 multifamily housing units in the Capitol View neighborhood.\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-0bc502d8-7fff-f332-f355-73370b1aa661\"\u003eA $1.47 million grant from the Beltline Tax Allocation District (TAD) Increment Fund has been approved by the Invest Atlanta Board for the construction of 58 multifamily housing units in the Capitol View neighborhood.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-0bc502d8-7fff-f332-f355-73370b1aa661\"\u003eLocated on 1055 Arden Ave., the development is a partnership between Prestwick Development Company and Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, Inc. \u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m pleased to see this combination of mission-aligned groups of both for-profit and nonprofit organizations come together to sponsor this affordable workforce housing,\u0026rdquo; said Alan Ferguson, senior vice president of Community Development at Invest Atlanta.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-0bc502d8-7fff-f332-f355-73370b1aa661\"\u003eThe development will be located adjacent to, and will complement, Gateway Capitol View, which is a senior housing project that was funded and financed by Invest Atlanta and the Beltline Affordable Housing Trust Fund.\u0026nbsp;It will feature full amenities, including job training and supportive services, as well as easy access to public transportation. There will be 28 units available at 50% area median income (AMI), 20 units at 60% AMI and 10 units at market rate.\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 Eastside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":396,"title":"Public Partnership Opens Doors for Affordable Housing in Reynoldstown","promo_title":"Public Partnership Opens Doors for Affordable Housing in Reynoldstown","published_date":"2021-03-24","featured_image":{"id":1498,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"screen_shot_2021-03-24_at_3.18.30_pm.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":2341173,"resource_updated_at":"2021-03-24T15:19:44.063-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2021-03-24T15:19:44.158-04:00","updated_at":"2021-03-24T15:21:29.614-04:00","filename_hash":"screen_shot_2021-03-24_at_3.18.30_pm_Pg2Yz5V.png","width":1842,"height":1060},"filename":"public-partnership-opens-doors-for-affordable-housing-in-reynoldstown","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"mFp8gg","created_at":"2021-03-24T15:16:58.975-04:00","updated_at":"2021-03-24T15:21:29.591-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Critical affordable housing is coming to the rapidly developing Reynoldstown community with a $18.5 million bond resolution approved by the Invest Atlanta Board.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2021","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCritical affordable housing is coming to the rapidly developing Reynoldstown community with a $18.5 million bond resolution approved by the Invest Atlanta Board.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026ldquo;The project is a great example of partnership between public agencies,\u0026rdquo; said Alan Ferguson\u003c/span\u003e, senior vice president of Community Development at Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;We have land and property owned by Atlanta BeltLine, Atlanta Housing providing the capital structure and Atlanta HomeFlex vouchers to make the units more affordable, as well as Invest Atlanta with the conduit bond financing.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Madison at Reynoldstown, located on Memorial Drive, will feature 116 multifamily, mixed-income housing units \u0026ndash; 24 of which will be made available at 30% area median income (AMI), 68 at 60% AMI and 24 at 80% AMI. Construction will be complete in 2022, and amenities will include a business center with computer stations, community rooms, fitness center, central laundry facility and access to public transportation.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\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":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":372,"title":"New BeltLine-Adjacent Affordable Housing","promo_title":"New BeltLine-Adjacent Affordable Housing","published_date":"2020-12-21","featured_image":{"id":1452,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"screen_shot_2020-12-21_at_1.04.38_pm.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":3061123,"resource_updated_at":"2020-12-21T13:05:58.999-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2020-12-21T13:05:59.120-05:00","updated_at":"2020-12-21T13:10:22.321-05:00","filename_hash":"screen_shot_2020-12-21_at_1.04.38_pm_zmBlEbD.png","width":1958,"height":1270},"filename":"new-beltline-adjacent-affordable-housing","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"YSVlvg","created_at":"2020-12-21T13:10:22.295-05:00","updated_at":"2020-12-21T13:10:22.295-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Construction of 160 new, mixed-income affordable housing targeted for seniors will soon begin at 1265 Lakewood Ave. The development, located adjacent to the BeltLine in the Chosewood Park community, was approved for final bond resolution by the Invest Atlanta Board.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2020","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-4e4eb38e-7fff-bfcc-08cf-31c06569af61\"\u003eConstruction of 160 new, mixed-income affordable housing targeted for seniors will soon begin at 1265 Lakewood Ave. The development, located adjacent to the BeltLine in the Chosewood Park community, was approved for final bond resolution by the Invest Atlanta Board.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmenities will include a community room with kitchen, fitness center, business center, wellness room, interior gathering areas, laundry room and a community garden. There also will be ongoing residential activities designed to meet the needs of the community.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to Alan Ferguson\u003c/span\u003e, senior vice president of Community Development at\u0026nbsp;Invest Atlanta, seniors are one of the fastest-growing demographics in Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;The demand for affordable senior housing is tremendous,\u0026rdquo; said Ferguson. \u0026ldquo;Every project that we\u0026rsquo;ve completed over the past seven years focused on senior housing has leased up within less than 60 days, without exception. We expect this project to perform similarly well.\u0026rdquo;\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":364,"title":"Approved Grant Allows Atlanta Beltline to Complete Westside Connector Trail","promo_title":"Approved Grant Allows Atlanta Beltline to Complete Westside Connector Trail","published_date":"2020-11-24","featured_image":{"id":1441,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"screen_shot_2020-11-18_at_5.04.27_pm.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":3652484,"resource_updated_at":"2020-11-24T16:43:34.801-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2020-11-24T16:43:34.924-05:00","updated_at":"2020-11-25T10:01:34.010-05:00","filename_hash":"screen_shot_2020-11-18_at_5.04.27_pm_gv4yE7Q.png","width":1998,"height":1498},"filename":"approved-grant-allows-atlanta-beltline-to-complete-westside-connector-trail","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"vkVnyg","created_at":"2020-11-24T16:45:50.965-05:00","updated_at":"2020-11-25T10:01:33.978-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Invest Atlanta Board approved a Westside Tax Allocation District (TAD) grant up to $2.3 million to the Atlanta Beltline, Inc. (ABI) to complete construction of the Westside BeltLine Connector Trail.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2020","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-865578b5-7fff-8a86-9ed9-725dc702a4ca\"\u003eThe Invest Atlanta Board approved a Westside Tax Allocation District (TAD) grant up to $2.3 million to the Atlanta Beltline, Inc. (ABI) to complete construction of the Westside BeltLine Connector Trail.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to Alan Ferguson, senior vice president of Community Development at\u0026nbsp;Invest Atlanta, the grant will serve as a bridge loan to ABI, which typically funds construction efforts that fall outside the Atlanta BeltLine TAD. \u0026ldquo;Although their fundraising has been successful, it has been hampered by the current economic conditions resulting from COVID-19,\u0026rdquo; he says. \u0026ldquo;They are fully committed and believe they\u0026rsquo;ll meet their fundraising goals, but in the interim, this funding allows construction to continue unimpeded.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTargeted for completion in February 2021, the Westside BeltLine Connector Trail will be a 14-foot-wide, multi-use trail approximately three miles in length. It begins at the intersection of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard and Northside Drive and ends at the intersection of Marietta Boulevard and Huff Road.\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 Westside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":356,"title":"Coming to the Chosewood Park Community: Affordable Senior Housing","promo_title":"Coming to the Chosewood Park Community: Affordable Senior Housing","published_date":"2020-10-19","featured_image":{"id":1408,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"chosewood_park.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":5187896,"resource_updated_at":"2020-10-19T13:21:33.273-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2020-10-19T13:21:33.439-04:00","updated_at":"2020-10-19T13:21:57.945-04:00","filename_hash":"chosewood_park_r6QQ1lR.png","width":2124,"height":1506},"filename":"coming-to-the-chosewood-park-community-affordable-senior-housing","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"Hcotiw","created_at":"2020-10-19T13:21:57.920-04:00","updated_at":"2020-10-19T13:21:57.920-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Seniors represent one of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s fastest-growing demographics, and construction of a 160-unit, multi-family housing development will create more affordable housing for them, thanks to a $1 million BeltLine Tax Allocation District (TAD) \u0026ndash; Affordable Housing Increment Fund Grant.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2020","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSeniors represent one of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s fastest-growing demographics, and construction of a 160-unit, multi-family housing development will create more affordable housing for them, thanks to a $1 million BeltLine Tax Allocation District (TAD) \u0026ndash; Affordable Housing Increment Fund Grant.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe project, located on Lakewood Avenue, had been previously induced for tax-exempt loan bond financing, but development was delayed due to an increase in construction costs. The BeltLine TAD grant will help fill the financing gap and allow the project to close and move forward.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be 26 units available at 50% AMI or below, 121 at 60% AMI or below and 13 at 80% AMI or below. Residents will pay no more than 30% of their income.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the Chosewood Park community, the Lakewood development will include a community room with kitchen, fitness center, business center with computer stations, wellness room, interior gathering areas, laundry room and community garden.\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 Southside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":328,"title":"EPA Awards Brownfield Grant for Cleanup of Atlanta Beltline Southside Corridor","promo_title":"EPA Awards Brownfield Grant for Atlanta Beltline Southside Corridor Clean-up","published_date":"2020-05-14","featured_image":{"id":429,"parent_id":7,"resource_file_name":"atlantabeltline_tad_mantle_940x360.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":502292,"resource_updated_at":"2018-01-05T15:35:11.809-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":3,"created_at":"2018-01-05T15:35:11.992-05:00","updated_at":"2024-10-01T10:11:21.844-04:00","filename_hash":"atlantabeltline_tad_mantle_940x360_kbWgWOO.jpg","width":1880,"height":720},"filename":"epa-awards-brownfield-grant-for-cleanup-of-atlanta-beltline-southside-corrido","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"n-eQAg","created_at":"2020-05-14T07:55:31.093-04:00","updated_at":"2020-05-14T07:56:51.799-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2020","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Atlanta BeltLine\u0026rsquo;s Southside Corridor will get a major boost with a $500,000 Brownfield Cleanup Grant. The grant will fund environmental remediation of a 0.85-mile section of former railroad corridor in the Atlanta Beltline Southside Corridor, encompassing approximately 16 acres.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026ldquo;The City of Atlanta has many examples, like Atlantic Station, of brownfield remediation playing a critical role in revitalizing underdeveloped areas,\u0026rdquo; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026ldquo;These latest grant funds will not only further development of the Atlanta Beltline\u0026rsquo;s Southside trail, but also pave the way for equity-driven investment in low-income census tracts, including the three Federal Opportunity Zones in the remediation area. We thank the U.S. Environmental Protection Division for their continued support of these strategic development efforts in our city.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis segment of the former CSX railroad corridor will weave through the emerging job center of Pittsburgh Yards; underneath the major interstate bisecting Atlanta \u0026ndash; the 75/85 Connector; and a major Atlanta Public Schools complex. It also safely crosses under a busy five-way road intersection via a beautiful, 120-year old stone railroad tunnel.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDue to the BeltLine\u0026rsquo;s history as a former railroad, Brownfield remediation has been a core component of the Atlanta BeltLine since its official inception in 2005. Though the trains have stopped running, contamination remains. Along the corridor, an estimated 3,000 tons of soil will be excavated and transported to an appropriate off-site disposal facility.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026ldquo;Atlanta Beltline, Inc. is thrilled to continue our decades-long partnership with the EPA to remediate a segment of the Southside corridor and create new pathways for economic inclusion, such as the development of Pittsburgh Yards,\u0026rdquo; said Clyde Higgs, CEO of Atlanta Beltline, Inc. \u0026ldquo;Initiatives such as these strengthen workforce development efforts and incentivize nearby housing development, including new affordable units.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Atlanta BeltLine repurposes a freight rail corridor constructed approximately 100 years ago to bypass the core of Atlanta and transforms it into a 22-mile transportation corridor with a 14-foot wide multi-purpose trail that encircles the heart of the city.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn 2009, the City of Atlanta, through Invest Atlanta, established the Brownfield Remediation Loan Fund (BRLF) to provide brownfield cleanup financing for eligible projects within the Atlanta city limits. The fund was initially capitalized by a $1 million grant from the EPA. Since 2009, the EPA has provided an additional $1.9 million to the program for a total of $2.9 million to fund additional brownfield investments. Invest Atlanta offers BRLF funds to businesses interested in or involved in the development of brownfield sites for commercial projects, including recent \u003ca href=\"https://www.investatlanta.com/impact-insights/brownfield-clean-up-loan-approved-for-pullman-yard\"\u003efinancing to Atomic Entertainment\u003c/a\u003e for environmental remediation of Pullman Yard.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u0026ldquo;EPA\u0026rsquo;s grant funding has helped make it possible for communities across Georgia to clean up contaminated properties and benefit from the resulting economic growth,\u0026rdquo; said Richard Dunn, Director of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. \u0026ldquo;Since the Georgia Brownfields Program began 17 years ago, 598 properties have been cleaned up at minimal expense to taxpayers and we are excited to add these new projects in Atlanta and Albany to that list.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrants awarded by EPA\u0026rsquo;s Brownfields Program provide communities across the country with an opportunity to transform contaminated sites into community assets that attract jobs and achieve broader economic development outcomes while taking advantage of existing infrastructure.\u0026nbsp;\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 Development\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Southside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":308,"title":"Adair Court Senior Mixed-Income Community Opens Near Westside Atlanta BeltLine Trail","promo_title":"Adair Court Senior Mixed-Income Community Opens Near Westside Atlanta BeltLine Trail","published_date":"2019-11-19","featured_image":{"id":1069,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"adair_court_ribbon.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1529669,"resource_updated_at":"2019-11-22T10:17:51.569-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2019-11-22T10:17:51.646-05:00","updated_at":"2019-11-22T10:18:15.520-05:00","filename_hash":"adair_court_ribbon_p54LByb.png","width":1200,"height":615},"filename":"adair-court-senior-mixed-income-community-opens-near-westside-atlanta-beltline-trail","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"7Zg2iA","created_at":"2019-11-22T10:18:15.481-05:00","updated_at":"2019-11-22T10:18:15.481-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Seniors in the Adair Park neighborhood of southwest Atlanta now have access to a new mixed-income rental community near the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail following the highly awaited ribbon-cutting ceremony of Adair Court.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSeniors in the Adair Park neighborhood of southwest Atlanta now have access to a new mixed-income rental community near the Atlanta BeltLine Westside Trail following the highly awaited ribbon-cutting ceremony of Adair Court.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAtlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, along with \u0026nbsp;Invest Atlanta CEO Dr. Eloisa Klementich. Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Christopher Nunn, Atlanta City Councilmember Joyce Shepherd, and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. CEO Clyde Higgs, were among the City officials and housing leaders present to cut the ribbon of the 91-unit community. Developed by Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. and Parallel Housing, Inc, the $51 million property provides cutting-edge energy efficiency as well as close proximity to intown amenities including the MARTA West End Station, Adair Park, retail stores, restaurants, and health care services.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eGeared towards seniors aged 55 years and above, Adair Court offers nineteen of the units for residents earning up to 50% of the area median income (AMI) and 58 for residents earning up to 60% AMI.\u0026nbsp; Fourteen units are offered at market rate with no income restrictions. Seven apartments were designed for those with disabilities.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlanta BeltLine is committed to helping residents connect with affordable housing, economic development and a healthy lifestyle and has supported Adair Court from its inception.\u0026nbsp; \u0026ldquo;Adair Court exemplifies our work with our partners to create and preserve affordable homes in our Atlanta BeltLine neighborhoods,\u0026rdquo; said Clyde Higgs, President and CEO of ABI. \u0026ldquo;Affordability is key to equity and ensuring that legacy residents can continue to live and thrive in their communities.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening of this development represents the culmination of numerous partners dedicated to improving affordable housing in Atlanta, including the City of Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, and Invest Atlanta, with the support of Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The 77 new affordable housing units bring the Atlanta BeltLine one step closer to achieving its goal of 5,600 affordable workforce housing units by 2030.\u0026nbsp;\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":279,"title":"Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail Now Connects Atlanta From Midtown to Memorial","promo_title":"Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail Now Connects Atlanta From Midtown to Memorial","published_date":"2019-07-16","featured_image":{"id":927,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"beltline_trail.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1769227,"resource_updated_at":"2019-07-16T09:39:15.231-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2019-07-16T09:39:15.366-04:00","updated_at":"2019-07-16T09:40:58.059-04:00","filename_hash":"beltline_trail_kbmLZky.png","width":1200,"height":634},"filename":"atlanta-beltline-eastside-trail-now-connects-atlanta-from-midtown-to-memorial","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"qer7EQ","created_at":"2019-07-16T09:39:32.447-04:00","updated_at":"2019-07-16T09:40:58.024-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n At a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 11, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the Atlanta BeltLine celebrated the\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://beltline.org/event/eastside-trail-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/\"\u003eofficial opening\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;of the portion of the Eastside Trail connecting with Memorial Drive.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAt a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 11, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the Atlanta BeltLine celebrated the \u003ca href=\"https://beltline.org/event/eastside-trail-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/\"\u003eofficial opening\u003c/a\u003e of the portion of the Eastside Trail connecting with Memorial Drive.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It is a very exciting day that we have now connected Midtown all the way to Memorial Drive,\u0026rdquo; said Atlanta Beltline, Inc. CEO Clyde Higgs. \u0026quot;That is a big deal, a big, big deal. Please know that ABI does not advance\u0026nbsp;the Beltline in a solo, or alone. It is truly with our partners that this is possible.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;With this connectivity, it really is creating one community for us,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. \u0026ldquo;As a native of Atlanta, I am very fortunate to see this transformation and to be a part of this transformation.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eShe added: \u0026ldquo;To look at what\u0026rsquo;s happening in our city in just 10 short years is nothing short of amazing. It\u0026rsquo;s not happenstance\u0026mdash;it\u0026rsquo;s because of great leaders, like our school board, it\u0026rsquo;s because of great partnerships with Fulton County, it\u0026rsquo;s because of leadership of our philanthropic partners and our corporate partners. And we recognize we are all a piece of a puzzle that\u0026rsquo;s creating this amazing city.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I want to thank the community,\u0026rdquo; said Councilmember Natalyn Archibong. \u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re standing in Council District 5 And I want to welcome constituents and friends, stakeholders, those who are in love with Atlanta as we all are sitting up here today. The journey continues. We are fixed to our course, and I am so grateful to all of you.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Atlanta BeltLine will ultimately connect 45 intown neighborhoods via a 22-mile loop of multi-use trails, modern streetcar, and parks, all based on railroad corridors that formerly encircled Atlanta. The Atlanta BeltLine also supports affordable workforce housing, economic development, job creation, public health, streetscapes, public art, environmental clean-up, and historic preservation, all with an eye towards sustainability.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs of 2019, the Atlanta BeltLine consists of five open trails and seven parks that welcome nearly 2 million visitors each year. More than $4.1 billion has been generated in private economic redevelopment. In May, the Atlanta BeltLine announced its largest budget for affordable housing at\u0026nbsp;$11.9 million.\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 Eastside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":264,"title":"Mayor Bottoms Announces $60 Million in Funding for Affordable Housing","promo_title":"Mayor Bottoms Announces $60 Million in Funding for Affordable Housing","published_date":"2019-04-26","featured_image":{"id":879,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"mayor_final.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1105645,"resource_updated_at":"2019-05-02T10:33:43.455-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2019-05-02T10:33:43.592-04:00","updated_at":"2021-03-24T16:17:21.066-04:00","filename_hash":"mayor_final_YBmnyNm.png","width":1200,"height":535},"filename":"mayor-bottoms-announces-60-million-in-funding-for-affordable-housing","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"PQ5-Iw","created_at":"2019-04-26T09:02:10.745-04:00","updated_at":"2019-07-11T15:02:30.461-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, in partnership with Atlanta Housing and Invest Atlanta,\u0026nbsp;announced $60 million in new spending for affordable housing projects.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eMayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, in partnership with Atlanta Housing and Invest Atlanta, announced $60 million in new spending for affordable housing projects. The new funds were approved by Atlanta Housing Board of Commissioners at a meeting on Wednesday, April 24. The funds are projected to create and preserve more than 2,000 new affordable housing units in the city of Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eMayor Bottoms has pledged to leverage $1 billion towards housing affordability to produce and preserve 20,000 units of affordable housing within the city of Atlanta by 2026. With this new funding, the Bottoms Administration has reached 20 percent of this goal to deliver a range of new affordable housing units and programing.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe new funds will be used to build units, preserve existing affordable units and spur community revitalization through investment in new or existing multifamily developments and rehabilitation of owner-occupied single-family homes. These funds will be used to develop quality affordable housing in the City of Atlanta through co-investment funds with Invest Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u0026quot;This is a prime example of what can happen when government, the private sector, and our nonprofit partners join together for the common good,\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;said Mayor Bottoms. \u0026quot;Today represents the new era of cooperation among our public and private partners that will help Atlanta remain a place where working families, and residents at all income levels, can afford to live and build their dreams as we become One Atlanta.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u0026quot;This historic collaboration between the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta and Atlanta Housing shows that by working together, we can accomplish the mayor\u0026#39;s goal of creating $1 billion in affordable housing,\u0026quot; said Dr. Christopher Edwards, chairman of the AH Board of Commissioners.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u0026quot;This new funding is the result of true inter-agency collaboration,\u0026quot; said Terri Lee, City of Atlanta Chief Housing Officer. \u0026quot;By creating new affordable housing mechanisms, and having a laser-like focus in identifying funding opportunities, we can continue to help make Atlanta a city that everyone can call home.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u0026quot;We, along with our partners, are focused on providing more affordable housing units throughout the city,\u0026quot; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026quot;Funding injections like this one will add to our already expansive and robust affordable housing toolkit to ensure greater equity and economic mobility in the City of Atlanta.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe funding will be used towards several new and ongoing affordable housing programs, such as:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultifamily Gap Financing\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to support for new construction and acquisition or rehabilitation of multifamily properties within the City of Atlanta for long-term affordability.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Urban Infill Financing\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to provide funding for small multifamily properties less than 100 units and single-family infill development with mixed-income affordability.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage Owner-Occupied Rehab Program\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;$10 million allocation to the Heritage ORR Program, a joint effort from partners including Invest Atlanta, City of Atlanta, the Atlanta Housing Authority, Choice Atlanta, Synergy Real Estate, and several other organizations to help lower-income residents remain in their homes and avoid displacement.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe City of Atlanta has worked closely with Invest Atlanta, Atlanta Housing, and the Atlanta Beltline on several recent affordable housing developments. These include the affordable senior housing developments The Remington, Gateway Capitol View, Legacy at Vine City, and the Madison Reynoldstown.\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":244,"title":"Westside Warmup Kicks Off Super Bowl Activities in Southwest Atlanta","promo_title":"Westside Warmup Kicks Off Super Bowl Activities in Southwest Atlanta","published_date":"2019-01-31","featured_image":{"id":801,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"151a3166-2.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":4456465,"resource_updated_at":"2019-01-31T09:57:17.634-05:00","caption":"Westside Warmup 2","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2019-01-31T09:57:17.911-05:00","updated_at":"2019-01-31T10:19:55.538-05:00","filename_hash":"151a3166-2_W1orMEj.jpg","width":5760,"height":3237},"filename":"westside-warmup-kicks-off-super-bowl-activities-in-southwest-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"3B2HvQ","created_at":"2019-01-31T10:17:23.136-05:00","updated_at":"2019-01-31T10:19:55.507-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Supported by Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., the City of Atlanta Planning Department, and Invest Atlanta, the Westside Warmup brought community and business leaders together to showcase Southwest Atlanta in the days leading up to the Super Bowl.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2019","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSupported by Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., the City of Atlanta Planning Department, and Invest Atlanta, the Westside Warmup brought community and business leaders together to showcase Southwest Atlanta in the days leading up to the Super Bowl.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nThe purpose of the event was to highlight the unique neighborhoods, rich culture, and growing businesses in the area. \u0026ldquo;With upwards of $2 billion in tourism dollars anticipated, ABI wanted to help facilitate an event in historic southwest Atlanta for community businesses to take advantage of the Super Bowl economy,\u0026rdquo; said Clyde Higgs, interim President and CEO of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nThe event took place across three locations near the Atlanta Beltline Westside Trail. Activities began at the West End MARTA Station soccer fields, StationSoccer.\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.soccerstreets.org/station-soccer-play\"\u003eStationSoccer\u003c/a\u003e, a program by Soccer in the Streets, is the world\u0026rsquo;s first transit soccer league and hosted soccer matches for both children and adults. The South Atlanta High School drumline also performed throughout the beginning of the event to get guests excited for the remainder of festivities.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\nFollowing the activities at StationSoccer, the South Atlanta High School drumline led guests down Lee Street to\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.leeandwhiteatl.com/\"\u003eLee + White\u003c/a\u003e, the West End\u0026rsquo;s newest food and beverage district. In addition to local craft brewery Monday Night Garage hosting happy hour, there were jazz musical performances by the Atlanta Music Project, football skills courses, kombucha tastings from Cultured South, and various food vendors.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.640westatl.com/\"\u003e640 West Caf\u0026eacute;\u003c/a\u003e, a community caf\u0026eacute; and event space, was the final stop of the event and featured live music, artists performances, and a vendor market with more than 40 participants featuring local food, artists, businesses, and artisans.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;To get a truly authentic Atlanta experience, you have to come to the westside,\u0026rdquo; said Higgs.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Businesses\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n West End\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":220,"title":"IoT.ATL AgTech Challenge Officially Launched","promo_title":"IoT.ATL AgTech Challenge Officially Launched","published_date":"2018-10-04","featured_image":{"id":722,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"beltline_urban_farm_insight.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":734194,"resource_updated_at":"2018-10-01T15:01:41.455-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2018-10-01T15:01:41.826-04:00","updated_at":"2018-10-04T10:01:45.720-04:00","filename_hash":"beltline_urban_farm_insight_NnLm8l3.png","width":1000,"height":529},"filename":"iotatl-agtech-challenge-officially-launched","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"Ix3iEQ","created_at":"2018-10-01T15:02:54.466-04:00","updated_at":"2018-10-04T10:01:45.690-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta, in partnership with the City of Atlanta, The Metro Atlanta Chamber, the Atlanta Beltline and Georgia Power, launched its search for the most innovative AgTech solutions. Applications are now open for the IoT.ATL AgTech Challenge.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta, in partnership with the City of Atlanta, The Metro Atlanta Chamber, the Atlanta Beltline and Georgia Power,\u0026nbsp;launched its search for the most innovative AgTech solutions. Applications are now open for the \u003ca href=\"http://www.iot-atlanta.com/\"\u003eIoT.ATL AgTech Challenge\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo improve food resilience at home and abroad, the IoT.ATL AgTech Challenge will select six solutions to tackle this issue via IoT. Startups are encouraged to collaborate to provide one complete and innovative AgTech solution. The selected startups will get access to a 20-foot shipping container along the Atlanta Beltline to pilot their AgTech over the course of 12-months as part of Atlanta\u0026#39;s Demonstration Project program.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Invest Atlanta\u0026#39;s Demonstration Project provides startups with opportunities for proof of concept, which can be helpful in a critical stage of a startup\u0026#39;s life cycle,\u0026quot; said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta. \u0026quot;Engaging the next generation of agricultural technology startups in the IoT.ATL AgTech Challenge gives entrepreneurs the chance to test and validate their technologies over 12 months in a real-life urban setting. Our partnerships with entrepreneurs have the potential to not only improve our city\u0026#39;s health, environment, and economy, but also to change the world.\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFrom seed production to farming to food processing, agriculture technology (AgTech) is fast-becoming an answer to growing global food shortages. By 2050 the projected food demand will increase anywhere between 59 to 98 percent.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Metro Atlanta Chamber and City of Atlanta are developing partnerships with community-based organizations to ensure the fresh produce grown in the IoT.ATL AgTech Challenge pilot is received by those needing it the most.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;As Atlanta goes through tremendous growth, we want equity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do,\u0026quot; said Cynthia Curry, Director of IoT for the Metro Atlanta Chamber. \u0026quot;The goal of the IoT.ATL AgTech Challenge is to unearth new, viable food resilience solutions for our city and other cities as they scale.\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDuluth-based agricultural equipment manufacturer, AGCO will provide the shipping containers, and through their Fuse smart farming platform, AGCO will we collaborate and exchange ideas with AgTech startups.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Now more than ever, it is critical that we develop an accessible, equitable, and resilient local food system for One Atlanta,\u0026quot; said Amol Naik, City of Atlanta Chief Resilience Officer. \u0026quot;We are excited that AgTech has been selected as the first challenge of the Living Labs program and look forward to seeing how innovation and technology will maximize the efficacy of urban agriculture - all while raising awareness of these critical issues on the Atlanta Beltline.\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to test space along the Atlanta Beltline, winning startups will receive mentorship and guidance from the Atlanta civic, corporate and technology community during the pilot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eApplications are open for the IoT.ATL AgTech Challenge and will remain open until November 2. Interested candidates residing outside of Atlanta are encouraged to \u003ca href=\"https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZWZ95QZ\"\u003eapply here\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 Businesses\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n \n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":214,"title":"Invest Atlanta Closes on Three Affordable Housing Developments Totaling 454 Units","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Closes on Three Affordable Housing Developments Totaling 454 Units","published_date":"2018-09-05","featured_image":{"id":710,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"springview_rendering.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1120279,"resource_updated_at":"2018-09-05T14:27:30.253-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2018-09-05T14:27:30.303-04:00","updated_at":"2018-09-06T10:56:37.260-04:00","filename_hash":"springview_rendering_lpkR4kv.png","width":980,"height":621},"filename":"invest-atlanta-closes-on-three-affordable-housing-developments-totaling-454-units","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"C0QxUQ","created_at":"2018-09-05T14:28:51.317-04:00","updated_at":"2018-09-06T10:56:37.228-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The month of August was a big one for affordable housing in the City of Atlanta. Within a 15-day span, the Invest Atlanta team closed three key transactions that will support the preservation of 454 affordable multifamily housing units.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe month of August was a big one for affordable housing in the City of Atlanta. Within a 15-day span, the Invest Atlanta team closed three key transactions that will support the preservation of 454 affordable multifamily housing units.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eRead on to learn more about these critically important developments:\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRolling Bends II\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta is issuing $21 million in tax-exempt bonds to finance the acquisition and rehab of Rolling Bends II, a 190-unit multifamily project located at 2500 Center Street, NW in the Carey Park Neighborhood.\u0026nbsp; This project will provide affordable housing targeting families at or below 60% Area Media Income (AMI).\u0026nbsp; There is an existing Housing Assistance Payment Contract at the development, allowing residents to pay no more than 30% of their income towards housing costs.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe developer is Preservation Partners who specializes in acquiring and preserving affordable housing assets.\u0026nbsp; They provide residents with well-maintained apartment homes in a secure and supportive environment, and partner with affiliated nonprofit organizations to provide ongoing, age and need specific social service programs to enhance the lives of their residents.\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpringview Apartments\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA total of $1.5 million in Housing Opportunity Bonds financing will support the acquisition and rehab of Springview Apartments, a 144-unit multifamily project located at 2786 Old Hapeville Road, NW in the Glenrose Heights Neighborhood.\u0026nbsp; This complex will provide affordable housing targeting families at or below 60% AMI.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe developer\u0026mdash;TriStar, LLC\u0026mdash;will partner with Star-C Communities to offer free wrap around community services including free after-school, summer camp, wellness and gardening programs. The property will operate under AHA\u0026rsquo;s Homeflex subsidy for 24 of the units, limiting the tenants\u0026rsquo; out of pocket expense to the greater of 30% of their adjusted family income.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapitol View Apartments\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe preservation of 120 affordable units at Capitol View Apartments is being supported by Invest Atlanta through $1.5 million in Housing Opportunity Bonds financing. This multifamily complex is located at 1191 Metropolitan Parkway, NW in the Adair Park neighborhood and will provide affordable housing targeting families at or below 60% AMI.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe developer is New Columbia Residential, LLC.\u0026nbsp; The 7.91-acre site will have direct access to the Atlanta Beltline Westside Trail along the western edge of the property.\u0026nbsp; There are 20 2-story buildings built in 1951 in the Art Deco style, and the goal is to preserve and renovate these existing buildings.\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":209,"title":"The Willoughby Opens Doors to Atlanta Agencies Dragon Army and Dagger","promo_title":"The Willoughby Opens Doors to Atlanta Agencies Dragon Army and Dagger","published_date":"2018-08-03","featured_image":{"id":687,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"dragon_army.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":829884,"resource_updated_at":"2018-08-03T11:13:14.305-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2018-08-03T11:13:14.368-04:00","updated_at":"2018-08-08T16:09:19.730-04:00","filename_hash":"dragon_army_lpkjrDP.png","width":1000,"height":517},"filename":"the-willoughby-opensdoors-dragon-army-and-dagger","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"CghV0Q","created_at":"2018-08-03T11:16:25.721-04:00","updated_at":"2018-08-08T16:09:19.685-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Two thriving Atlanta agencies\u0026mdash;Dragon Army and Dagger\u0026mdash;have officially moved into their new office space at The Willoughby in Old Fourth Ward.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTwo thriving Atlanta agencies\u0026mdash;Dragon Army and Dagger\u0026mdash;have officially moved into their new office space at The Willoughby in Old Fourth Ward. Invest Atlanta was invited on a quick tour of the new building\u0026nbsp;with our economic development partners from the State of Georgia and the Metro Atlanta Chamber.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta assisted the companies with their launch strategy, helped them get more involved with Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s startup community, and pointed them towards the critical business resources in Atlanta that will be crucial as they manage important client relationships.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.dragonarmy.com/\"\u003eDragon Army\u003c/a\u003e focuses on web, mobile, and innovation, and its client roster includes\u0026nbsp;Coca-Cola, HoneyBaked Ham, Turner and United Way, to name a few. Many of the company\u0026#39;s nearly 50 employees are graduates of local colleges and universities. (And FYI, they\u0026#39;re currently\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://dragonarmy.com/jobs/\"\u003ehiring\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;as they plan to create 200+ jobs in Atlanta!)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We\u0026rsquo;re focused on innovation and emerging technologies, so mobile, AR, VR, AI, chat/voice and wearables are all key areas where we play,\u0026rdquo; said Director of Corporate Communications Jessica Carruth.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe company has moved multiple times in a short period, from the Atlanta Tech Village to a Midtown office to a floor they rented from Georgia State University. Now they plan to quickly grow into their new space in the\u0026nbsp;Willoughby building.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;For those folks who have been here since the start, which is about 5 years ago, we\u0026rsquo;ve never fully settled in a place that felt truly ours,\u0026rdquo; said Jenn Leahy, SVP of Business Development and Client Partnerships at Dragon Army. Leahy added that after an extensive search for the right new home, they\u0026#39;d finally \u0026ldquo;hit it all\u0026rdquo; with The Willoughby.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTheir agency neighbor at the new development, the content strategy agency \u003ca href=\"http://dagger.agency/\"\u003eDagger\u003c/a\u003e, concentrates on content creation, video production, and in-depth analytics research. They have 40+ employees and serve a diverse roster of clients that includes NCR, AFLAC, and Sweetwater Brewery. Both Dragon Army and Dagger have worked with IHG, and the American Cancer Society.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Willoughby is located within walking distance of the Atlanta BeltLine. The brand-new development offers \u003ca href=\"https://atlanta.curbed.com/atlanta-development/2018/7/19/17590706/beltline-first-office-building-the-willoughby-dagger\"\u003e60,000 square feet of space\u003c/a\u003e, a caf\u0026eacute;, and a communal rooftop that looks out over the Downtown and Midtown Atlanta skylines. Though the development is new, the designers made sure to use reclaimed materials throughout, including recycled lighting fixtures.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe second floor is currently vacant, with Dragon Army and Dagger planning to move into the available space once they expand. However, they\u0026rsquo;re currently putting it to good use by leasing the space to \u003ca href=\"https://48in48.org/atlanta/\"\u003e48in48\u003c/a\u003e, a nonprofit that builds 48 websites for 48 nonprofits during a 48-hour hackathon style event. Over the course of 48 hours, volunteers build fully functioning sites for nonprofits that bring to life the mission of each organization.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The best part is the big reveal when all the nonprofits come in, and we say, \u0026lsquo;Here\u0026rsquo;s your new website!\u0026rsquo;\u0026rdquo; said Carruth. \u0026ldquo;People go crazy. It\u0026rsquo;s very rewarding.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eStay tuned for information about their upcoming launch event in late August!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Businesses\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":202,"title":"City of Atlanta Awarded $500,000 for Brownfield Cleanup Loan Fund","promo_title":"City of Atlanta Awarded $500,000 for Brownfield Cleanup Loan Fund","published_date":"2018-06-07","featured_image":{"id":664,"parent_id":5,"resource_file_name":"soutside_beltline_insight.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":1064421,"resource_updated_at":"2018-06-25T10:44:35.052-04:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":2,"created_at":"2018-06-25T10:44:35.108-04:00","updated_at":"2018-06-26T09:41:05.063-04:00","filename_hash":"soutside_beltline_insight_qNn5P9o.png","width":954,"height":533},"filename":"city-of-atlanta-awarded-500000-for-brownfield-cleanup-loan-fund","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"hb3Q3w","created_at":"2018-06-25T10:48:12.806-04:00","updated_at":"2018-06-25T13:46:03.815-04:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n In June, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $500,000 in supplemental funding to assist the City of Atlanta in cleaning up contaminated brownfield properties.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2018","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn June, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) \u003ca href=\"https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-157-million-supplemental-funds-cleanups-contaminated-brownfield-sites\"\u003eannounced\u003c/a\u003e $500,000 in supplemental funding to assist the City of Atlanta in cleaning up contaminated brownfield properties.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eEPA will provide a total of $15.7 million in funding to 33 other existing Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grantees, helping Atlanta and other communities around the country carry out cleanup and redevelopment projects.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe City of Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Brownfields Program started in 1996. Since then, the\u0026nbsp;City has managed several programs and initiatives aimed at identifying, assessing and remediating brownfield sites throughout the city.\u0026nbsp;Invest Atlanta oversees the Brownfield RLF program, and the board has recently approved loans for cleanup in the Southwest Atlanta BeltLine Trail corridor, as well as on properties located along Moores Mill Road NW and Cascade Avenue SW.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA brownfield is a real property whose expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Examples include former industrial sites, gas stations, dry cleaning establishments, and other industrial uses. Atlantic Station and the Atlanta BeltLine are two examples of successful brownfield cleanup and redevelopment projects in the City of Atlanta.\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":22,"title":"IA Leads Southwest BeltLine Existing Business Resource Event","promo_title":"IA Leads Southwest BeltLine Existing Business Resource Event","published_date":"2017-12-11","featured_image":{"id":228,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"sw_beltline_feature.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":675919,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-20T14:53:16.533-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-20T14:53:16.995-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T15:12:23.021-05:00","filename_hash":"sw_beltline_feature_DNxemvv.jpg","width":5119,"height":3840},"filename":"ia-leads-southwest-beltline-existing-business-resource-event","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"w4vj7g","created_at":"2017-12-20T15:02:05.821-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T15:12:22.466-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta led the Southwest Atlanta BeltLIne Existing Resource Event to present the resources and programs available to small businesses.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta recently led the Southwest Atlanta BeltLIne Existing Resource Event to present the many resources and programs available to Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s small businesses.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe event, the first in a series planned for other locations along the\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://beltline.org/\"\u003eAtlanta BeltLine\u003c/a\u003e, took place on November 30.\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.dcafeatl.com/\"\u003eD Caf\u0026eacute; \u0026amp; Catering\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;in Westview hosted and provided breakfast to presenters and participants.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eKiyomi Rollins, owner of\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.thegoodhairshop.com/\"\u003eThe Good Hair Shop\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;and a recipient of a small business loan through Invest Atlanta, urged attendees to seek out the resources they need to sustain and grow their business.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Call them up, apply,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;They are giving you the path to success, the path to sustainability. Everyone at Invest Atlanta has been very supportive with the tools we need to retain businesses.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, Ms. Rollins took over Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Twitter feed to update those who couldn\u0026rsquo;t attend about the resources available to existing small businesses along the Atlanta BeltLine.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral members from the Invest Atlanta team also spoke at the event. Erika Smith covered IA\u0026rsquo;s Business Retention and Expansion programs, while Lonnie Saboor detailed our available\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.investatlanta.com/business/small-business-loan-programs/\"\u003esmall business loan programs\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eJerald Mitchell from Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., Jim Skinner from the\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://atlantaregional.org/\"\u003eAtlanta Regional Commission (ARC)\u003c/a\u003e, and Terry Collier from the MLK, Jr. Dr. Merchants Association also presented, as did representatives from\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"http://www.villagemicrofund.com/\"\u003eThe Village Micro Fund\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://aceloans.org/\"\u003eAccess to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE)\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/ga/atlanta\"\u003eSBA\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.georgiasbdc.org/atlanta-office/\"\u003eSBDC\u003c/a\u003e, and\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.wellsfargo.com/\"\u003eWells Fargo\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to all the presenters and attendees\u0026mdash;including members of the Atlanta City Council\u0026mdash;for coming out, and a special thanks to Ms. D for hosting and catering the event.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Businesses\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Westside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":46,"title":"Residents Learn About Atlanta BeltLine Affordability and Inclusionary Zoning","promo_title":"Residents Learn About Atlanta BeltLine Affordability and Inclusionary Zoning","published_date":"2017-11-02","featured_image":{"id":255,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"beltline_iz_feature-1.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":73561,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:26:45.894-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T10:26:46.033-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:27:33.532-05:00","filename_hash":"beltline_iz_feature-1_lpV2BwY.jpg","width":800,"height":600},"filename":"residents-learn-about-atlanta-beltline-affordability-and-inclusionary-zoning","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"z3165w","created_at":"2017-12-21T10:27:32.954-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T10:27:32.954-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Councilmember Andre Dickents recently led a special citywide conversation to discuss efforts to expand affordable housing around the Atlanta BeltLine.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCouncilmember Andre Dickents recently led a special citywide conversation to discuss efforts to expand affordable housing around the Atlanta BeltLine.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Families First headquarters, Councilmember Dickens delivered a special presentation on proposed legislation that would introduce affordable workforce housing to the Atlanta Zoning Ordinance in the Atlanta BeltLine Overlay District. If the policy is implemented, any new rental housing developments with more than 10 units would be required to set aside a percentage of units for affordable workforce housing. Attendees at the October 12 event were able to learn more about this approach to create more opportunities for Atlanta to live affordably on the Atlanta BeltLine.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eInclusionary zoning policy is not new to the City of Atlanta. Last year, Mayor Reed, Councilmember Dickens, and Invest Atlanta passed a new affordable housing policy last year that requires any developer receiving an incentive to either set aside 15% of total residential units for households earning 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) or 10% of units for households earning 60% AMI or below.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2016, the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, and our partners have allocated nearly $140 million to impact affordable housing and homelessness in our city, including $12 million from the Atlanta BeltLine Affordable Housing Trust Fund and $3.2 million from the BeltLine TAD. Additional funding was allocated through Invest Atlanta and the Atlanta Housing Authority ($60 million), Homeless Opportunity Bonds ($26 million + an additional $25 million from philanthropic sources), and Housing Opportunity Bonds ($40 million).\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":11,"title":"Atlanta BeltLine’s Westside Trail Officially Opens","promo_title":"Atlanta BeltLine’s Westside Trail Officially Opens","published_date":"2017-10-04","featured_image":{"id":216,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"westside_trail_feature_-1-.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":827622,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-20T13:34:21.438-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-20T13:34:21.822-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T13:35:28.114-05:00","filename_hash":"westside_trail_feature_-1-_8myOOlr.jpg","width":4688,"height":3516},"filename":"atlanta-beltlines-westside-trail-officially-opens","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"ncZgEw","created_at":"2017-12-20T13:35:27.583-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-20T13:35:27.583-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Westside Trail, a new three-mile corridor on the Atlanta BeltLine, is now open and available for everyone to enjoy.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Westside Trail, a new three-mile corridor on the Atlanta BeltLine, is now open and available for everyone to enjoy.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at Gordon White Park on Friday, September 29. In attendance were Mayor Kasim Reed, Rep. John Lewis, Atlanta BeltLine Inc. President and CEO Brian McGowan, Atlanta BeltLine Partnership Executive Director Rob Brawner, Invest Atlanta President and CEO Dr. Eloisa Klementich, and many others.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe $43 million investment brings the Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. closer to its goal of connecting every community in the City of Atlanta. Running from Washington Park to Adair Park in Southwest Atlanta, the new 14-foot wide multi-use trail features 14 access points, public art and greenway. Of the 14 access points, 11 entrances are ADA accessible \u0026ndash; representing more accessibility than any other trail in the city. For a half mile along White Street, the trail will use the existing West End Trail.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;Today is a good day in the City of Atlanta as we celebrate a promise kept with the opening of the new Westside Trail,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Kasim Reed. \u0026ldquo;My Administration was committed to working with the Atlanta BeltLine and other partners to make this shared public space available in Southwest Atlanta, connecting some of the city\u0026rsquo;s most important and historic neighborhoods in a new way while honoring them with such a valuable and significant investment.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Westside Trail is the largest expansion of the Atlanta BeltLine since its inception. The amenity connects four schools, four parks and a dozen Westside neighborhoods. The trail will also feature murals, sculptures and other artwork.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We are proud to celebrate this significant milestone in the Atlanta BeltLine\u0026rsquo;s history \u0026ndash; the opening of the Westside Trail,\u0026rdquo; said Brian McGowan. \u0026ldquo;This trail will have a transformative effect on the city and will foster new jobs, promote business creation and ensure livable communities in Southwest Atlanta. As we continue to build upon this amenity, we are 100 percent committed to working with the community to identify the unique needs that must be built in our planning as much as our concrete trails are.\u0026rdquo;\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":144,"title":"Invest Atlanta Continues to Get Federal Funds Through GDOT Recertification","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Continues to Get Federal Funds Through GDOT Recertification","published_date":"2017-08-17","featured_image":{"id":342,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"pasted_image_at_2017_12_20_04_24_pm.png","resource_content_type":"image/png","resource_file_size":217989,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:48:02.712-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":3,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:48:02.922-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T16:06:55.877-05:00","filename_hash":"pasted_image_at_2017_12_20_04_24_pm_wjyzvEe.png","width":1080,"height":1080},"filename":"invest-atlanta-continues-to-get-federal-funds-through-gdot-recertification","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"5ZLC1w","created_at":"2017-12-21T16:04:42.900-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T16:04:42.900-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Georgia Department of Transportation\u0026rsquo;s (GDOT) Local Administered Project Certification Committee has approved Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s recertification application.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Georgia Department of Transportation\u0026rsquo;s (GDOT) Local Administered Project Certification Committee has approved Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s recertification application. The action means that Invest Atlanta will continue to receive federal funding through GDOT for Atlanta Beltline projects until Aug. 31, 2019.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn February 2015, Invest Atlanta learned that its existing certification \u0026ndash;issued in 2013 \u0026ndash; would expire in May 2016, but the IA staffers who had been responsible for that certification were no longer with the agency. In order to win recertification, at least two individuals from IA would be required to get certification in four different training courses covering Local Administered Projects, the Plan Development Process, Rights of Way Acquisition and Title VI.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTwo current Invest Atlanta team members, Assistant General Counsel June Ford and Jennifer Fine, vice president of Neighborhood Development, responded to the challenge and completed the coursework within a matter of months.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere also were two other recertification requirements for Invest Atlanta: it had to develop a policy demonstrating IA\u0026rsquo;s compliance with Title VI, which bans discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin by any organization receiving federal funding; and it had to formulate a policy in compliance with the Brooks Act, which compels agencies to promote open competition by advertising, ranking, selecting, and negotiating contracts based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the type of engineering and design services being procured at a fair and reasonable price. Both policies that IA prepared and submitted were approved.\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":80,"title":"Invest Atlanta Helps New Realm Brewing Come Home to Atlanta","promo_title":"Invest Atlanta Helps New Realm Brewing Come Home to Atlanta","published_date":"2017-04-04","featured_image":{"id":290,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"new_realm_brewing_rendering_feature.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":151761,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:37:30.575-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T13:37:30.740-05:00","updated_at":"2018-02-07T15:41:27.312-05:00","filename_hash":"new_realm_brewing_rendering_feature_lpV22Dg.jpg","width":1200,"height":900},"filename":"invest-atlanta-helps-new-realm-brewing-come-home-to-atlanta","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"kz2DVg","created_at":"2017-12-21T13:38:15.311-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T13:38:15.311-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n New Realm Brewing will soon open in Poncey-Highlands along the Atlanta BeltLine, thanks in part to Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s behind-the-scenes efforts.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eNew Realm Brewing, co-founded by well-known Brewmaster Mitch Steele, will soon open in Poncey-Highlands along the Atlanta BeltLine, thanks in part to Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s behind-the-scenes efforts.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eKent Spencer, Invest Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s Manager of Business Expansion and Retention, provided New Realm Brewing\u0026rsquo;s three founding partners\u0026mdash;Steele, CEO Carey Falcone, and CMO Bob Powers\u0026mdash;assistance with site development and connectivity issues involved with their project.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;We probably would not be in Atlanta if it were not for Invest Atlanta,\u0026rdquo; said Falcone. \u0026ldquo;Putting a stake in the ground in my home city is incredibly fulfilling.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNew Realm Brewing will serve craft beer and food within its new 20,000-square-foot facility on Ralph McGill Avenue, with plans to make create an \u0026ldquo;inviting, unique, and fun atmosphere\u0026rdquo; for its guests.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSteele comes to Atlanta from Escondido, California, where he worked for a decade as the Brewmaster at Stone Brewing, the 10th largest craft brewer in the U.S. Over the years, Steele has become known as a leading authority on IPA brewing techniques.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;I am looking forward to the opportunity to become part of the growing craft beer movement in Atlanta and the Southeast,\u0026rdquo; said Steele in the project\u0026rsquo;s official announcement.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe news comes on the heels of good news for Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s craft beer makers as the Georgia state legislature recently passed a bill allowing local breweries to sell their products directly to customers.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","category_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field category_id\"\u003e\n Businesses\n\u003c/span\u003e\n","location_id":"\u003cspan class=\"datatype-select_field location_id\"\u003e\n Eastside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":116,"title":"Construction Begins on Major New Development on Atlanta BeltLine","promo_title":"Construction Begins on Major New Development on Atlanta BeltLine","published_date":"2017-04-01","featured_image":{"id":348,"parent_id":33,"resource_file_name":"construction-begins-on-major-new-development-on-atlanta-beltline-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":79981,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:58:15.820-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:58:15.989-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:58:42.210-05:00","filename_hash":"construction-begins-on-major-new-development-on-atlanta-beltline-featured_jpv6yDN.jpg","width":1000,"height":750},"filename":"construction-begins-on-major-new-development-on-atlanta-beltline","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"oWwwPA","created_at":"2017-12-21T14:58:41.673-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:58:41.673-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n 725 Ponce, the latest development along the Atlanta BeltLine, broke ground as the start of construction on an \u0026ldquo;urban prototype.\u0026rdquo;\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2017","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e725 Ponce, the latest major development along the Atlanta BeltLine, broke ground on December 14, 2106 at a ceremony celebrating the start of construction on an \u0026ldquo;urban prototype\u0026rdquo; Kroger grocery store and a 360,000 square-foot office tower.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn October 2016, the Invest Atlanta Board of Directors approved $188 million in lease purchase bonds for the project, which will position the Ponce corridor as a robust area for future office space construction. Leases will be \u0026ldquo;triple net,\u0026rdquo; allowing the benefit of the tax incentive to be passed on to tenants leasing space at the project. The total economic impact of 725 Ponce is estimated to total more than $268 million.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMayor Kasim Reed, Councilmember Kwanzaa Hall, New City Founder and President Jim Irwin, and Atlanta BeltLine President and CEO Paul Morris were all on hand to celebrate the project\u0026rsquo;s official launch. The gathered crowd was treated to the sights and sounds of the start of demolition on the old Kroger store.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eOnce complete, 725 Ponce will be offer direct access to the BeltLine, both for shoppers at the 60,000 square-foot Kroger and for those working in the first Class A office space development along the BeltLine. The mixed-use development is in a prime location directly across the street from Ponce City Market.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;This new development will bring more than 2,000 construction jobs and approximately 1,550 permanent office and retail jobs, welcoming a new, diverse population who can enjoy all what the community has to offer,\u0026rdquo; said Mayor Reed. \u0026ldquo;I\u0026rsquo;m certain 725 Ponce will create the same kind of inclusive, urban energy we see every day n the Atlanta BeltLine and at Ponce City Market.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe project is led by New City, LLC. Jim Irwin, New City\u0026rsquo;s president and founder, who previously spearheaded the redevelopment of Ponce City Market while at Jamestown Properties. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Mayor Reed and Irwin each thanked the other for bringing the project to fruition.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;The 725 Ponce project is the largest investment in new construction on the Atlanta BeltLine to date and would not have happened without the vision of Mayor Kasim Reed,\u0026rdquo; said Irwin.\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 Eastside\n\u003c/span\u003e\n"},{"id":141,"title":"IA Closes on Loan to Finance Affordable Senior Multi-Family Housing","promo_title":"IA Closes on Loan to Finance Affordable Senior Multi-Family Housing","published_date":"2016-10-19","featured_image":{"id":373,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"ia-closes-on-loan-to-finance-affordable-multi-family-housing-for-seniors-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":72958,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T15:59:09.729-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T15:59:09.868-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T16:00:02.098-05:00","filename_hash":"ia-closes-on-loan-to-finance-affordable-multi-family-housing-for-seniors-featured_r6PaxVB.jpg","width":400,"height":300},"filename":"ia-closes-on-loan-to-finance-affordable-senior-multi-family-housing","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"7lojQw","created_at":"2017-12-21T16:00:01.503-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T16:00:01.503-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n Invest Atlanta is helping to finance Gateway Capital View, a 160-unit affordable housing community for seniors within the BeltLine TAD.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInvest Atlanta has closed a $14.5-million tax-exempt loan to finance Gateway Capital View, a much-needed, 160-unit affordable housing community for senior citizens near the Oakland City MARTA station and within the BeltLine Tax Allocation District. It\u0026rsquo;s the first Freddie Mac tax-exempt loan transaction that Invest Atlanta has concluded.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;This project will add more affordable housing to the BeltLine and provides another transit-oriented development in the city near a MARTA station,\u0026rdquo; said Alan Ferguson, vice president and deputy director of community development for Invest Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSince all of the units at Gateway Capital View will include Project Based Rental Assistance from the Atlanta Housing Authority, none of the residents will pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing costs. Construction of the project should begin this fall with the first units becoming available in 12-14 months.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe transaction, which Invest Atlanta closed in fewer than 150 days, is IA\u0026rsquo;s first with Prestwick Development, a well-established developer that operates in the Southeast. IA expects to engage in more closings with Prestwick in the coming months in areas that include Memorial Drive in East Atlanta.\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":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":98,"title":"CE Class Covers Intown Housing Market Incentives","promo_title":"CE Class Covers Intown Housing Market Incentives","published_date":"2016-04-21","featured_image":{"id":321,"parent_id":34,"resource_file_name":"ce-class-covers-intown-housing-market-incentives-featured.jpg","resource_content_type":"image/jpeg","resource_file_size":59569,"resource_updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:27:26.600-05:00","caption":"","description":null,"attachable_id":null,"attachable_type":null,"assets_resource_uses_count":1,"created_at":"2017-12-21T14:27:26.736-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:28:11.262-05:00","filename_hash":"ce-class-covers-intown-housing-market-incentives-featured_6aNEko4.jpg","width":427,"height":320},"filename":"ce-class-covers-intown-housing-market-incentives","meta_data_id":null,"published":true,"token":"b5m1Ow","created_at":"2017-12-21T14:28:10.752-05:00","updated_at":"2017-12-21T14:28:10.752-05:00","video_link":"","promo_description":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg-basic promo_description\"\u003e\n The Invest Atlanta Homeownership Team participated in a special real estate continuing education course hosted by Council Member Mary Norwood.\n\u003c/div\u003e\n","project_year":"2016","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"datatype-wysiwyg content\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eRecently, the Invest Atlanta Homeownership Team participated in a special real estate continuing education course hosted by Council Member Mary Norwood.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe course, held in February at the Yaarab Shrine in Midtown, offered valuable information pertinent to assisting homebuyers achieve affordable, intown homeownership.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 300 real estate agents were enlightened by presenters from Invest Atlanta, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Department of Natural Resources and real estate law firm, Weissman, Nowark, Curry \u0026amp; Wilco. In additional to gaining expert insight regarding down payment assistance programs, historic preservation laws and title search tips, attending agents also earned continuing education credits front the Georgia Real Estate Commission.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the course, Council Member Norwood led attendees on a bus tour of twelve historic neighborhoods located near the Westside Trail of the Atlanta BeltLine, highlighting unique architecture, community history and compatible homebuyer incentives along the route.\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"}]}
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