Mayor Dickens Addresses Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Crisis, Announces New Plans for West End Mall – WABE

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens wants to build or preserve 20,000 affordable housing units across the city by 2030With about a year and a half left in his four-year term, “Closer Look” host Rose Scott talks with Dickens about the progress of his administration.

During the discussion, Dickens discussed initiatives to improve housing affordability, including a partnership between the Atlanta Urban Development Corporation, Atlanta Housing and the City of Atlanta to create more affordable housing. He also spoke candidly about the challenges of financing and construction.

Additionally, Dickens shared details on redevelopment projects, including the West End Mall and his support for light rail on the Atlanta Beltline.