Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (AUD) Seeks Development Partners for the Redevelopment of APS Site

Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (AUD) Seeks Development Partners for the Redevelopment of APS Site

New Mixed-Income Community Aims to Foster Family-Oriented Living in Atlanta's Historic West End

ATLANTA-The City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (AUD), in partnership with Atlanta Public Schools (APS), announce the advancement of the redevelopment of the former Peeples Street Elementary School site in the historic West End neighborhood into a vibrant mixed-income residential community. This initiative embodies the City's Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative by transforming underutilized public land into equitable housing opportunities.

"This project is a vital step toward delivering much-needed affordable housing in our community," said Mayor Andre Dickens. "We are committed to creating inclusive neighborhoods that honor our history while providing modern amenities for Atlanta families."

AUD and the City of Atlanta have worked collaboratively with residents to develop a vision for the redevelopment of this 5.8-acre site into a vibrant mixed-income community to include approximately 70 rental and homeownership units. The project is anticipated to include a significant affordable housing component, including 20% of units for families earning up to 50% of the area median income (AMI) and an additional 10% of units for families earning up to 80% AMI.

AUD CEO John Majors emphasized the importance of community input in shaping this vision, saying "We are excited to engage with potential development partners who share our commitment to sustainable, family-oriented design that respects the neighborhood's character."

The to developers who can demonstrate their capacity to deliver inclusive, context-sensitive projects. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 PM ET on Friday, March 6, 2026.

For more information on this initiative and to view the RFQ details, please visit https://www.atlurbdevco.com/.

Following the RFQ deadline, AUD will evaluate submissions and collaborate with the most qualified partners to bring this vision to life.

Learn more about Mayor Dickens' affordable housing agenda, click here.

About the Atlanta Urban Development Corporation

In alignment with Mayor Dickens' objective to construct or preserve 20,000 affordable housing units by the year 2029, the City of Atlanta, in collaboration with Atlanta Housing, has established the Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (AUD). This non-profit subsidiary of the Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta is committed to spearheading housing developments on publicly owned land.

AUD is committed to converting public land assets into attractive, amenity-rich, mixed-income housing developments that provide quality, affordable, and stable homes for all Atlantans. The organization works flexibly with both private-sector developers and public land-owning agencies to create impactful developments that benefit both tenants and neighborhoods. AUD prioritizes long-term affordability and public control of assets through an innovative model of public land development, achieving affordability goals without over-relying on limited resources by leveraging a unique toolkit of financial solutions.

For more information, please visit https://www.atlurbdevco.com/.

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