Comments on: The Oliver House Beginning Construction on Commerce Drive

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:22:23 +0000

That’s correct. Unlike a lot of housing authority projects throughout the Atlanta metro that have undergone redevelopment, this project is not reducing the number of affordable units.

By: Karass

Karass — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:49:33 +0000

I remember that well!

By: AnotherRick

AnotherRick — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:46:23 +0000

Many here were passionate about the initial redevelopment plans and concerns about displacement of low income families who live in public housing. At that time DHA and the City Commission assured the community that there would be no displacement. (right?)

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:26:57 +0000

None taken, of course. But I think what you’re noticing reflects two things. First, boards and politics and grants and financing and logistics being what they are, DHA seems to be doing a pretty decent job on this one; and, second (and I’m only inferring here), I don’t think a lot of commenters here on DM live there, so they’re not as passionate in their responses as they would be if it were happening in their own neighborhood.

My two cents, anyways. Assessment, over and out.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:16:27 +0000

Sure. I meant no offense. Job well done!

But… I am open to the possibility that there might be some interesting thoughts that haven’t been shared.