West of downtown Atlanta, affordable housing community debuts

Josh Green

Mon, 12/30/2024 – 13:09

West of downtown Atlanta, near the intersection of interstates 285 and 20, a residential project has officially opened that helps address the city’s need for affordable senior living options, according to project leaders.

Three-story Juanita H. Gardner Village consists of 108 apartments for residents age 55 and older at 3650 Bakers Ferry Road, just outside the I-285 loop near Cascade Family Skating.

The project was named for Juanita H. Gardner, a lifelong public servant, educator, and leader in the Adamsville community where the senior housing complex is located.

Overview of the 108-unit, three-story complex. Courtesy of Atlanta Housing

The $26.7 million Atlanta Housing project features perks such as fitness and business centers, laundry facilities, elevators, and easy access to three MARTA bus lines (73, 165, and 856).

All units are being offered for rent at rates capped at 60 percent of the area median income, according to Invest Atlanta officials. Nearby retail, medical facilities, and churches are also cited as being highlights of the location.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the village project with Atlanta Housing officials and Mayor Andre Dickens was held earlier this month.

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Timshel Development Group, CRN Development, Gateway Development Corporation, and Hill Tide Development are also cited as partners in the project.

The 3650 Bakers Ferry Road complex’s location near the junction of interstates 20 and 285. Google Maps

The project was financed through the AH-Invest Atlanta Co-Investment Fund, Invest Atlanta tax-exempt bonds, and 4 percent Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

Atlanta Housing, one of the largest housing authorities in the nation, provides or facilitates affordable housing for almost 27,000 households today, or roughly 45,000 people, per agency leaders.

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