Atlanta beltline paces ahead in affordable housing efforts, nears 80% of 2030 goal

Atlanta Beltline Inc. is celebrating a major milestone in its quest to provide more affordable housing along the popular trail, announcing that nearly 80% of its goal to create or preserve 5,600 units by 2030 has already been reached.

Progress made, more in the pipeline

Officials say over 4,400 units are either built or currently under development, with demand for affordable housing consistently on the rise across the city.

'Now more than ever, our city needs access to safe, affordable housing,' said Clyde Higgs, president and CEO of Atlanta Beltline Inc.

One notable example is The Madison Reynoldstown, a 116-unit apartment complex situated along Memorial Drive designed for low- to moderate-income residents. Rent prices are based on occupants' income levels, with some units priced as low as $100 per month for those earning below 30% of the area's median income.

'Affordable housing looked different in the past,' noted community manager Najah Eskridge. 'Now, we look like everybody else.'

The Beltline expects a growing number of projects in development could help the city meet or even exceed its affordable housing target in the coming years.