ATLANTA — Atlanta Beltline, Inc. is flipping an old motel to become more supportive housing.
The organization is investing more than $550,000 in the Ralph David House, "an adaptive-reuse development" that will convert a motel at 277 Moreland Avenue. The building will house 54 apartment units in Atlanta's Reynoldstown community.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens was part of the groundbreaking Tuesday to help mark the first time Atlanta BeltLine has invested in a project with all permanently supportive housing units.
According to stakeholders, apartments will be reserved for those earning 30% of Area Median Income (AMI) or less and who were previously unhoused.
"Rents and utility costs combined will be capped at 30% of each tenant's income," according to a news release.
So far, plans also include having a social worker office onsite, ADA-compliant units and a design that meets Fair Housing Guidelines.
Apartments in Ralph David House are expected to open to residents in the fall of 2024.
