We will use this as a guide throughout the next 10 months as we refine the final Bowen Choice Neighborhood Transformation Plan. HUD is also building more than 50,000 other units in mixed-income communities, which will range from semi-subsidized apartments with higher income requirements to market-rate houses. Over a three-year period, according to the document, the aim was to balance preservation of existing resources and character with new community amenities and opportunities. The community vision includes increasing connectivity; preserving and enhancing the natural environment; prioritizing affordability and viability; and including and honoring the memory of place. Specifically, the Neighborhood Transformation Plan contemplates more than 2,000 rental and ownership units; several acres of improved greenspace; a green storm water management system; preservation of the natural environment and an improved street network supporting a mixed-income development with retail and community amenities. As a child, Lundy lived in public housing until his family saved enough money to move out. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning), Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy, Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American. [31] Bowen Homes were finally demolished on June 3, 2009. In addition to mixed-income housing units, the redevelopment plan included an education center, a private golf course, and various local amenities. We heard a lot of great ideas, and if you'd like to review the boards we had on display, head over to our Document Library in the right sidebar of the Bowen Choice Neighborhood homepage. SOURCE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CITY OF ATLANTA; Atlanta Housing, Cision Distribution 888-776-0942 [citation needed], The apartment units once were a part of the Eastlake Meadows housing project but the Atlanta Housing Authority decided to keep the units and turn them into Section 8 housing. . Cities from Boston to Los Angeles are following its lead. The site as it appears today. Thank you to all the community members who dedicated their time to attend our open houses during the Bowen Choice Neighborhood Community Workshop! The festivities were followed by a brief speech given by Councilmember Matt Westmoreland, who recognized AH for the "transformative work of the Choice Neighborhood Program on Ashely Scholar's Landing. Other groups of rental units are to be affordable for at least 30 years and for 20 years. 2023 Complexity shuts you out, ACC opens the door for you.