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HouseATL is addressing Housing Affordability in Atlanta
A region known for its affordability, hospitality, jobs and warm climate is at cross-roads. Cost of living and quality of life have been economic drivers for the region, but Atlanta’s competitive advantage is at risk. Weak economic mobility and income disparities have become critical issues, as home prices and rents continue to rise faster than incomes. Ensuring that the region’s economic opportunities are inclusive means we must collectively focus on affordable housing as foundational to quality of life and as a key component of Atlanta’s economic development infrastructure.
Policy makers, businesses and residents can all benefit by ensuring Atlanta is a region for all. HouseATL assembles the region’s top resources to build policies and financial models that will make housing affordability a reality. This collaborative effort helps create a deeper understanding of the issues, drives community consensus, shapes political will, identifies much-needed funding and coordinates policy improvements.
The result? Atlanta will be a national leader in cultivating public-private-nonprofit partnerships to address housing affordability issues.
Key Facts & Figures Driving Change
Since 2017, average home prices increased
and rents went up 33% in the 5 county core Atlanta area
(KB Advisory Group)
There is
gap between White and Black homeownership levels in metro Atlanta
(Atlanta Regional Commission)
Atlanta’s affordable housing need is represented by
households in the 5 county core area who are housing cost burdened – paying more than thirty percent of their income for housing
(KB Advisory Group)
Bringing Atlanta Together, For The Common Good
Founding Partners
HouseATL is an open taskforce – initiated through the convening power and resources of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, ULI Atlanta, Metro Atlanta Chamber, City of Atlanta, Central Atlanta Progress, and Center for Civic Innovation.
Members
HouseATL is a cross-sector group of civic leaders committed to building the political and community will for a comprehensive and coordinated housing affordability action plan for Atlanta.
Work To Date
Donations to HouseATL are tax deductible, as it is fiscally sponsored by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We appreciate your support for advancing affordable housing in Atlanta.