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Affordable housing in reynoldstown

One of Atlanta’s first Black neighborhoods, Reynoldstown has expanded in recent decades to include a rich tapestry of individuals and families—representing all ages, races, ethnic origins, sexual orientations, religious beliefs and economic backgrounds—whose varied experiences have shaped the community of today. Reynoldstown residents celebrate and honor the neighborhood's rich history and embrace equity and inclusion, particularly in regard to housing.   

Reynoldstown Civic Improvement League (RCIL) has long championed affordable housing initiatives in line with the neighborhood’s zoning requirements and in the best interest of both current and potential residents. As early as 1989, RCIL partnered with Resources for Residents and Communities (RRC) to raise funds to support home renovations, affordable housing developments, homebuyer education and the creation of community spaces. In addition, prior to the City of Atlanta’s 2018 implementation of inclusionary zoning ordinances, RCIL enacted policies to ensure that Reynoldstown would remain affordable to residents from all walks of life. 

Through Reynoldstown Neighbor in Need, RCIL assists low-income legacy residents with home-repair projects, while DEAL (Dignity and Equitable Action Link) engages with underserved community members, addresses injustices and provides tools to further the sense of belonging that defines our neighborhood. Put simply, when it comes to our neighborhood’s growth, we strive to embrace density while upholding safety, equity and dignity for all.

Subsidized Housing in Reynoldstown 

100% Affordable Projects with Unanimous RCIL Support:

  • Reynoldstown Commons, Reynoldstown Revitalization Corporation, 2008, 32 units 30% AMI

  • Lofts at Reynoldstown Crossing, Urban Realty, 2012, 30 units For Sale Workforce

  • Reynoldstown Senior, Mercy Housing, 2016, 69 units 30%-80% AMI

  • Madison at Reynoldstown, Rea Ventures, 2023, 116 units 30%-80% AMI

  • Ralph David House, Stryant Construction, 2024, 54 units 30% AMI


Affordable Units Created Prior to Inclusionary Zoning:

  • Station R Apartments, Greystar, 2014, 14 units 80% AMI

  • Modera Reynoldstown, Mill Creek, 2017, 16 units 80% AMI

  • Beltline Overlay, approved following implementation of inclusionary zoning

  • Madison Yards, Fuqua, 2018, ~70 units 80% AMI

  • Atlanta RT Dairies, Lincoln, 2019, ~30 units 80% AMI

RCIL’s Zoning Process 

When welcoming new development within Reynoldstown, RCIL considers safety, dignity, impact and location. RCIL requires all developers to adhere to zoning and community protocols when seeking approval for future developments. The Zoning Committee of RCIL hears zoning requests, presents recommendations for vote at monthly community meetings and communicates approved recommendations to Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) N.