Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has announced a sweeping neighborhood reinvestment initiative aimed at making Atlanta “the best place to raise a child.” The plan, unveiled Tuesday, Sept. 30, seeks to revitalize under-resourced communities through investments in housing, transit, infrastructure, and economic development.
“When a child thrives in Atlanta – Atlanta thrives,” Dickens said. “We have an opportunity to shape a brighter future, with leaders, residents, partners, and organizations all working together to build stronger neighborhoods for every Atlantan.”
The proposal —still pending approval—relies heavily on Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) , alongside other public and private funding sources. TADs are designated areas where increased property tax revenue is reinvested locally to suppo