Congratulations to Alison Johnson and the Housing Justice League for being honored at the "Good Trouble Awards"! And congratulations to HouseATL Board director, Rohit Malhotra, and his team at the Center for Civic Innovation for 10 years of engaging with residents to advance better local policies in Atlanta. The SaportaReport covered the awards.
HouseATL
Architecture and Planning
Atlanta, Georgia 2,837 followers
A coalition committed to advancing a comprehensive and coordinated housing affordability action plan for Atlanta.
About us
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. Our vision is that Atlanta will have a shared, comprehensive set of policies and adequate funding to address housing affordability. HouseATL is fiscally and operationally sponsored by the nonprofit Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and guided by an Advisory Board that represents the membership.
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www.houseatl.org
External link for HouseATL
- Industry
- Architecture and Planning
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Affordable housing development
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191 Peachtree St
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Atlanta, Georgia 30303, US
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HouseATL reposted this
Atlanta Women's Affordable Housing Network represented at two recent events: the Atlanta Regional Housing Forum and the first annual Affordable Housing Luncheon for Legislators. Thank you to Atlanta WAHN Housing Forum panelists Jill Cromartie, Richelle Patton, and Margaret Stagmeier. If you missed this important discussion you can access the recording on the Housing Forum’s website here: https://lnkd.in/gB8m6KiX Atlanta WAHN also co-sponsored a Legislator Luncheon for new and incumbent state legislators ahead of the start of the 2025 Legislative Session. We partnered with HouseATL, Georgia ACT, Enterprise Community Partners, and Housing Savannah, Inc. to host the legislators—one of many initiatives by Atlanta WAHN to advocate for safe, decent, and affordable housing for all members of our community. Two of many great events to wrap up 2024! Atlanta WAHN | EMPOWER the next generation | NETWORK with our knowledge base | ADVOCATE for equity | LEARN from impactful leaders Beth Stephens Bambie H. Brown, MBA, ThD, PhD, Broker, CEO Bill Bolling George Burgan Maureen Freehill Sara Patenaude, PhD Natallie Keiser Sara Haas Sara Patenaude, PhD Jennifer Goldberg Chelsea Arkin Elizabeth Appley Samanta Carvalho Kristin Allin
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Grateful to Jeff Smythe and ARCHI for their work on health and housing! To note from the interview, there have been 30,000 Atlantans who have applied for emergency rental and utility assistance in the past 20 months through ARCHI's common application portal - which is progress with fewer people spending hours trying to identify nonprofits to apply to and submitting various applications. However, only 10% of the needed assistance has been funded, due to limited resources. And for 70% of the applicants, this was the first time they were facing this situation of housing insecurity.
Finding stable, affordable housing is harder than ever for Americans. Housing is a huge challenge—not just because it shapes people’s sense of identity and dignity, but it also directly affects their health and well-being. According to Jeff Smythe at ARCHI , if you want better health outcomes, housing has to be a priority. That’s why ARCHI works with health systems to integrate housing into their strategies. Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gyz5-wbs
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Four projects have been permitted under the City of Decatur's relatively new 'missing middle ordinance' which allows for some duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes in previously single family only housing districts. In this article, Decaturish.com reminds us that the purpose of the ordinance was to "preserve an inclusive community and diversity of housing and people, create housing choices at varied incomes, increase the supply of smaller housing units, and encourage subsidized and market-rate housing to diversify housing prices."
Two duplexes constructed in Decatur since re-allowing missing middle housing
decaturish.com
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A job opportunity from HouseATL member, the Atlanta Regional Commission...
The ARC is hiring a part time position to assist with the agency’s growing work in affordable and accessible housing in the region! This is a great way to learn about housing policy, to assist city and county governments in housing planning, and to interact with a variety of housing stakeholders. If you are passionate about urban planning and housing, apply to join our Community Development team! https://lnkd.in/eBBBC4ck
Atlanta Regional Commission Careers Page
governmentjobs.com
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HouseATL reposted this
Registration is now open for our 2025 Mission Investing Institute taking place from May 5-7 at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs in #Atlanta! As Mission Investors Exchange's signature introductory learning program, our Institute is designed to help #philanthropy professionals get started in #impactinvesting or advance their practice. Institute sessions will provide philanthropy professionals with best practices to develop the strategy and capacity for an effective mission-aligned investing program. Participants should expect an action-oriented, interactive learning environment, with space to workshop organizational solutions, apply learnings, and network with fellow philanthropy and finance practitioners. Learn more and register now for #MissionInstitute25: https://bit.ly/3YXuBTP
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HouseATL is working on a number of state policy issues this year, under the leadership of its Policy Working Group and the Co-Chairs, Chelsea Arkin and Kristin Allin, as well as the guidance and advocacy of Elizabeth Appley. Sustaining and growing the Georgia Housing Voucher Program is one of those critical issues - one that many people are less familiar with. Thank you to the SaportaReport and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta for giving us the platform to explain why this program can reduce chronic homelessness and increase the quality of life for extremely vulnerable people.
Wondering what could help address chronic homelessness? - SaportaReport
https://saportareport.com
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Here's an uplifting home repair story from HouseATL member, Nehemiah Project Community Development Corp...
Transforming Communities to Impact Generations! Ellen’s Story of Resilience and Legacy Maintaining safe, functional homes for longstanding residents is vital to preserving community heritage. Through the Nehemiah Project Community Development Corp (CDC), home repair programs empower individuals like Ms. Ellen to sustain their homes and maintain their connection to their neighborhoods. Ellen’s family has lived in Fulton County for over 100 years, contributing significantly to its development. Her father, who helped pave local roads, left a lasting legacy. In 2009, he chose the family home as a cornerstone for their future, though he passed away before moving in. Ellen embraced the home as a foundation for her family’s legacy. By 2019, Ellen sought home repairs while balancing caregiving responsibilities for her aging mother and two daughters, one of whom has special needs. Her mother’s injury, however, shifted her focus, delaying necessary improvements. In 2024, Ellen turned to the Nehemiah Project CDC, an organization committed to supporting residents in maintaining safe and sustainable housing. Ellen received critical home upgrades: *Installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors *Two accessible grab bars *New bathroom faucets and accessible toilets These repairs improved safety, reduced water bills, and significantly enhanced her daughter’s independence, enabling her to navigate the home with greater ease. Ellen’s story reflects the profound impact of home repair programs. Beyond improving living conditions, these programs preserve multigenerational legacies and strengthen communities. The Nehemiah Project CDC ensures that residents like Ellen can remain in their homes and thrive, safeguarding the heritage of those who came before them. #Legacy #ImpactingGenerations #NehemiahProect
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HouseATL reposted this
Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for Atlanta's Comprehensive Development Plan? If so, the Department of City Planning is looking for experienced plan reviewers to fill the roles of Urban Planner II and Urban Planner III. Apply at: https://lnkd.in/ecwh9dgz
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HouseATL's Policy Co-Chair, Chelsea Arkin, wears many hats!
Meet Atlanta Women's Affordable Housing Network Board Member: Secretary Chelsea Arkin! Chelsea works as Senior Manager of Housing Policy and Development at Atlanta Beltline, Inc. and has been active in Atlanta WAHN for 10 years. She has been instrumental in planning and executing monthly events and working behind the scenes to find fun and interesting topics and locations for quarterly luncheons and happy hours. Chelsea is also active in planning sponsorship events and service projects, and recently helped to plan a luncheon to teach legislators about affordable housing. Chelsea’s work has impacted Atlanta WAHN both socially and philanthropically, helping ensure the organization fosters connections that enhance our professional lives while building friendships in the affordable housing industry! Read more about Chelsea’s work in the December 2024 newsletter: https://lnkd.in/e_yztwna
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