Affordable Housing

DECATUR, Ga. — Columbia Residential and Decatur Housing have opened The Link at Columbia Senior Residences, a new affordable seniors housing development in East Decatur, a suburb of Atlanta.  This marks the completion of the second phase of the development.  Totaling 80 units, the property is reserved for residents age 62 and older. The community will serve individuals earning at or below 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), with 24 units reserved for residents earning at or below 50 percent of the AMI and 17 units reserved for residents …

UNION CITY, Ga. — McShane Construction Co. has completed work on Crossing Pointe, a new affordable seniors housing community located in Union City, roughly 20 miles southwest of downtown Atlanta.  McShane served as the general contractor on behalf of the developer, National Church Residences.  Residences at the four-story property will be reserved for senior households earning at or below 50 to 60 percent of the area median income.  Financing for the project included a $1 million loan from the GoATL Fund through the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. The Georgia Department …

ALBANY, Ga. — Lockwood Cos. has broken ground on a new affordable seniors housing community in Albany, a city in southwest Georgia.  Upon completion, Dogwood Trail Apartments II will feature 20 one-bedroom apartments and 20 two-bedroom apartments. Units will be reserved for residents age 55 and older earning at or below 30, 50, 60 and 70 percent of the area median income.  This project marks the second phase of a master planned redevelopment of the area.  Completion of construction is scheduled for winter 2027.