BUILDING AN ATLANTA WHERE EVERYONE THRIVES
The Atlanta Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative and Tax Allocation Districts are our tools to create thriving neighborhoods where families can afford to stay and prosper
The Atlanta Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative (NRI) is a $5.5 billion neighborhood plan that brings together community and public, private, and philanthropicorganizations and individuals who donate money to support community causes partners to reinvest in historically Black neighborhoods like Thomasville Heights, English Avenue, Vine City, Bankhead/Hollowell, Grove Park, Downtown/Mechanicsville, and the Campbellton Corridor.
The NRI plan would primarily be paid for by extending Tax Allocation Districts (TADs), a tool that puts tax dollars back into our neighborhoods for housing, buses, roads, and community spaces, so the people who live here now can stay and benefit.
$5.5B
in neighborhood investments through TAD extensions, funding affordable housing, transit, infrastructureroads, water systems, public transit, parks, and other essential community structures, and community amenities that protect Black Atlanta
Where the $5.5B Goes
100%
Allocated
40% Affordable Housing
$2.2B for rent control, homeownership programs
30% Transit & Mobility
$1.65B for MARTA expansion, bike lanes
20% Infrastructure
$1.1B for roads, utilities, public spaces
10% Community Programs
$550M for job training, small business support
HOW TAD EXTENSIONS SOLVE THE CRISIS
65%
Cost‑Burdened Families
→
TAD‑funded affordable housing is intended to keep rent and homeownership costs within reach for working families.
29,746+
Residents Displaced
→
TAD‑funded anti‑displacement programs with enforceable safeguards designed to help longtime residents avoid being priced out.
40%
Neighborhoods Lost
→
TAD‑funded infrastructure and economic development aims to revitalize remaining Black neighborhoods and prevent further loss.
Without TAD extensions, these trends accelerate. With them, we can begin to reverse decades of disinvestmentthe pattern of pulling money, services, and resources out of a neighborhood over many years.
⏰ CRITICAL TIMELINE
Atlanta City Council will begin deliberationsformal discussions and debates where elected officials review, discuss, and vote on proposed policies on TAD extensions as early as April 2026. Your voice matters now.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT INITIATIVE
The Atlanta Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative (NRI) is a $5.5 billion plan to reinvest in Atlanta's historically underserved neighborhoods over the next decade.
WHAT IS THE NRI?
The Atlanta Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative (NRI) is the city's commitment to ensuring that every neighborhood shares in the city's economic growth, not just wealthy areas. It's a direct response to decades of disinvestmentthe pattern of pulling money, services, and resources out of a neighborhood over many years that left Black and lower income communities behind while other parts of the city thrived.
NRI focuses on preventing displacement, preserving affordability, and building community wealth in neighborhoods that have been historically marginalized. It's about making sure that long-time residents benefit from Atlanta's success, rather than being pushed out by it.
The initiative targets 7 priority neighborhoods and focuses on 8 key areas of investment to create lasting, equitablegrowth and investment that benefits everyone fairly, not just those with higher incomes change.
LEARN MORE ABOUT NRI
Visit the official City of Atlanta website for detailed information about the Atlanta Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative, including project timelines, funding details, and community engagement opportunities.
Visit Official NRI WebsiteWHY THIS MATTERS
Black Atlanta is facing an unprecedented crisis: 67% to 47% population decline, 29,746 residents displaced, and 40% of majority-Black neighborhoods lost since 1980. The NRI and TAD extensions are our best tools to reverse these trends.
PEOPLE + PLACE = PROGRESS
The NRI's dual investment strategy strengthens both residents and neighborhoods
Invest in PEOPLE
- •Education and youth development programs
- •Workforce training and job placement
- •Healthcare and wellness services
- •Small business support and entrepreneurship
Invest in PLACE
- •Affordable housing preservation and creation
- •Transit connections and infrastructure
- •Parks, recreation, and public spaces
- •Commercial corridors and community facilities
= Thriving Neighborhoods Where Families Can Afford to Stay and Prosper
8 BUILDING BLOCKS FOR THRIVING NEIGHBORHOODS
The NRI directs resources into these critical areas to build stronger, more resilient communities
Affordable Housing for All
Creating and preserving housing options that allow long-time residents to remain in their neighborhoods
Public Safety for All
Building trust and safety through community-centered approaches and accountability
Youth Development and Education for All
Investing in schools, programs, and opportunities that help young people thrive
Public Spaces for All
Ensuring parks, streets, and gathering places are accessible, safe, and welcoming
Transit for All
Connecting residents to jobs, services, and opportunities through reliable transportation
Health and Wellness for All
Expanding access to healthcare, healthy food, and wellness resources in every neighborhood
Economic Opportunity for All
Creating pathways to good jobs, entrepreneurship, and financial stability
Dependable Government for All
Delivering responsive, transparent services that meet community needs
7 PRIORITY NEIGHBORHOODS
These historically Black neighborhoods are the initial focus of NRI investments
The 7 priority neighborhoods are: Thomasville Heights, English Avenue/Vine City, Grove Park/Bankhead, West Hollowell, East Campbellton, West Campbellton, and Downtown/Mechanicsville.
These 7 neighborhoods have median incomes 60% below Atlanta's average
Click on any neighborhood on the map below to see detailed statistics and NRI focus areas
EXPLORE THE NEIGHBORHOODS
Click on any neighborhood marker to see details about NRI investments and focus areas
Map Legend
NRI Priority Neighborhood
Click on any marker to see neighborhood details and focus areas
BUT HOW DO WE PAY FOR IT?
That's where Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) come in.
WHAT ARE TADs?
Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) are the primary funding mechanism for the Atlanta Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative. They allow the city to reinvest future property tax growth back into the neighborhoods that generate it.
Real Impact, Real Stories
These aren't just projects. They're stories of transformation, dignity, and community. TAD investments making real change in Atlanta neighborhoods.
A Story of Hope
Thrive Sweet Auburn
More Than a Building. It's a New Beginning.
In the heart of Sweet Auburn, a $950,000 investment created 117 units of supportive housing with case management, job training, and medical care, providing dignity, stability, and opportunity.
Eastside TAD Investment
Where Community Thrives
A Story of Innovation
Ascent Peachtree
We Built Homes Out of Thin Air.
A forgotten parking deck became a 29-story tower with 345 homes (including 70 workforce units) through a $9M TAD commitment. This is proof that creativity and partnership can build a more inclusive Atlanta.
Eastside TAD Investment
Reuse Done Right
A Story of Community
Teacher's Village
430 Units. Teachers & Seniors. One Intergenerational Home.
A $4M TAD investment helped create 430 affordable units in downtown: 229 for teachers who educate our children, 201 for seniors who built our city. When educators live near their schools, they become part of the community.
Westside TAD
Housing Those Who Serve
A Story of Access
Azalea Fresh Market
A Grocery Store Shouldn't Be Revolutionary. But It Is.
In September 2025, Atlanta opened its first municipal grocery store. TAD investment brought fresh food and dignity back to a community that deserved it all along.
Downtown TAD Investment
Nourishing Community, Restoring Dignity
A Story of Second Chances
City of Refuge Transformation Center
25 Homes. Infinite Possibilities.
A $2M commitment created 25 affordable units in West End Heights for families rebuilding their lives, with wraparound services, job training, and community support.
Beltline TAD
Where New Beginnings Take Root
A Story of Nourishment
Atlanta Community Food Bank
700 Families a Month. Dignity in Every Bag.
A $250K Hollowell/MLK TAD investment transformed a former Family Dollar into a 9,000 sq ft Community Food Center in Adamsville, a direct-to-families pantry where residents choose their own food and household goods with dignity, serving more than 700 families monthly in an area with limited resources.
Hollowell/MLK TAD
Feeding Bodies, Restoring Dignity
A Story of Remembrance
Walking With Heroes
1.1 Miles. One Legacy. Infinite Inspiration.
A $200K investment created a 1.1-mile historic trail with colorful prism crosswalks and memorial pillars honoring John Lewis and civil rights leaders. These are pathways that connect past to present, struggle to progress, history to hope.
Eastside TAD
Walking in the Footsteps of Giants
A Story of Legacy
Henri's Bakery & Deli
96 Years. Three Generations. One Family Recipe.
Since 1929, Henri's Bakery has been a Bolton institution. When rising costs threatened closure, a $50K grant helped them upgrade and keep serving the community they've nourished for nearly a century.
Perry Bolton TAD
Preserving Flavor, Protecting Legacy
A Story of Revitalization
Big Daddy's Kitchen
14 Years of Soul Food. A Fresh Start.
After serving Southwest Atlanta for over 14 years, Big Daddy's Kitchen received a $50K Small Business Improvement Grant to revitalize their space with interior and exterior upgrades, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for the community they've fed for generations.
Campbellton TAD
Feeding Community, Preserving Tradition
A Story of Dignity
Englewood Senior Housing
Our Elders Built This City. Now We're Building for Them.
A $2M investment created 160 affordable senior units with accessible features, community spaces, and proximity to transit and healthcare. Our elders aren't being displaced. They're being honored.
Beltline TAD
Honoring Those Who Built Our City
A Story of Hope
172 Vine Street
70 Homes. One Church's Vision. Community Transformation.
A $2.5M Westside TAD investment is helping Good Places Development and Collaborative Housing Solutions partner with Cosmopolitan AME Church to create 70 units of mixed-income housing in Vine City, transforming underutilized church property into homes that keep families rooted in the community.
Westside TAD
Faith Meets Action
A Story of Truth
The Atlanta Voice
60 Years of Black Journalism. One Powerful Voice.
Since 1964, The Atlanta Voice has told our stories. A $50K Stadium TAD grant is funding renovations to their 7,000 sq ft Mechanicsville building, upgrading HVAC, enhancing digital production capabilities, and improving accessibility so this vital Black-owned newspaper can continue amplifying our community's voice.
Stadium TAD
Preserving Our Narrative
Real TAD-funded projects transforming Atlanta neighborhoods. Data from City of Atlanta TAD Annual Reports 2015-2025.
WHY TADs MATTER FOR BLACK ATLANTA
✓ No Tax Increases
TADs don't raise your current property taxes. They only capture future growth in property values.
✓ Local Dollars Stay Local
Money generated in your neighborhood gets reinvested in your neighborhood, not diverted elsewhere.
✓ Prevents Displacement
TAD funds support affordable housing and anti-displacement programs to keep legacy residents in place.
✓ Builds Community Wealth
Investments in infrastructure, businesses, and housing increase property values for existing homeowners.
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT TADs
Understanding how Tax Allocation Districts work and why they matter for Black Atlanta
THE APPROVAL PROCESS
TAD extensions require approval from all three governing bodies:
🏛️
Atlanta City Council
Deliberations begin April 2026
🏢
Fulton County Board of Commissioners
Vote required for extension
🎓
Atlanta Public Schools Board
Vote required for extension
This is why your voice matters at every meeting. Each body needs to hear from the community that these investments are essential for Black Atlanta's future.
READY TO TAKE ACTION?
Now that you understand how NRI and TADs work together, join us in asking our elected officials extend TADs and invest in our neighborhoods.
TAKE ACTION NOW