The Mall West End to become mixed-use development with affordable housing
The Mall West End to become mixed-use development with affordable housing Rough Draft Atlanta
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The City of Atlanta and Atlanta Urban Development Corporation
The City of Atlanta and Atlanta Urban Development Corporation have announced three new projects to bring affordable housing and redevelopment to West End.
The Mall West End redevelopment
The Mall West End redevelopment is part of a trio of projects designed to bring more affordable housing to the city, according to a press release.
The Mall West End will be the largest of the redevelopments, transforming the 12-acre landmark into a 1.7 million square feet mixed-use development with retail, residential, and community spaces in partnership with developer BRP Companies.
Project details
- Approximately 120,000 square feet of retail
- 893 mixed-income rental units
- 152 beds of student housing
- 150-key hotel
- 12,000 square feet of medical office space
- Extensive community amenities
The project site is located just steps from four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that make up the Atlanta University Center (AUC) – Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Spelman College.
The Mall West End project team is “actively working on gathering data, conducting feasibility studies, and exploring various design concepts to revitalize the mall,” according to the release.
Engaging stakeholders
The city said it will engage residents, legacy business owners, and other stakeholders through various channels, such as town hall meetings, surveys, and public forums, to gain insight on the Mall West End redevelopment.
Construction timeline
Construction on the Mall West End redevelopment is expected to begin in 2025.
Other projects
- 41 Marietta, in partnership with Blue Lofts, in Downtown
- The Proctor, in partnership with Windsor Stevens in English Avenue
These projects, especially the Mall West End, represent transformative investments in Atlanta,” Mayor Andre Dickens said in the press release. “With more to come, I am encouraged that they will bring much-needed affordable and workforce housing, as well as new and legacy retail, community spaces, and economic opportunities to Atlanta’s culturally rich, historic neighborhood.
A revamp of Mall West End has been floated for years, with three development companies pulling out of announced plans since 2019.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 1.4: By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular, the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership, and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology, and financial services, including microfinance.
- SDG 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services.
- SDG 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.
- SDG 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Number of affordable housing units created
- Number of mixed-income rental units
- Number of beds in student housing
- Amount of retail space created
- Number of community amenities provided
- Engagement of residents and stakeholders in the redevelopment process
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDG 1: No Poverty | SDG 1.4: By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular, the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership, and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology, and financial services, including microfinance. | Number of affordable housing units created | ||
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | SDG 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services. | Number of mixed-income rental units | ||
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | SDG 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe, and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums. | Number of beds in student housing | Amount of retail space created | Number of community amenities provided |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | SDG 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships. | Engagement of residents and stakeholders in the redevelopment process |
Source: roughdraftatlanta.com
