Case Study: Formation of the Atlanta Urban Development Corporation

Bryan Jeffrey Fike; Ben McAdams

doi:10.17918/00011105

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Case Study: Formation of the Atlanta Urban Development Corporation

Bryan Jeffrey Fike and Ben McAdams

25 Jun 2025

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As national governance falters, cities are stepping up with innovative approaches to urban revitalization—Atlanta among the most notable. The Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (AUDC), a nonprofit subsidiary of Atlanta Housing, draws on European social housing models to create locally tailored, mixed-income, mixed-use developments. Operating independently but under public oversight, AUDC uses flexible, outcomes-driven procurement, creative financing tools, and new public-private structures to reduce costs and preserve affordability. Projects like the Fire Station 15 redevelopment and partnerships with Atlanta Public Schools showcase how underused public land can be reimagined to deliver lasting community benefit. Atlanta’s model highlights the power of cross-agency collaboration, mission-driven intermediaries, and long-term public stewardship to build more equitable and resilient cities.

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Title: Case Study: Formation of the Atlanta Urban Development Corporation
Creators: Bryan Jeffrey Fike - Drexel University, Nowak Metro Finance Lab
Ben McAdams
Publisher: Nowak Metro Finance Lab, Drexel University; Philadelphia, PA
Number of pages: 9
Resource Type: Report
Language: English
Academic Unit: Nowak Metro Finance Lab; Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation
Other Identifier: 991022062716504721

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