Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has announced a sweeping neighborhood reinvestment initiative aimed at making Atlanta “the best place to raise a child.” The plan, unveiled Tuesday, Sept. 30, seeks to revitalize under-resourced communities through investments in housing, transit, infrastructure, and economic development.
“When a child thrives in Atlanta – Atlanta thrives,” Dickens said. “We have an opportunity to shape a brighter future, with leaders, residents, partners, and organizations all working together to build stronger neighborhoods for every Atlantan.”
The proposal —still pending approval—relies heavily on Tax Allocation Districts (TADs), alongside other public and private funding sources. TADs are designated areas where increased property tax revenue is reinvested locally to support redevelopment…