Redevelopment of Firehouse 15 in Midtown Atlanta

Bryan Jeffrey Fike; Ben McAdams

doi:10.17918/00011104

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Redevelopment of Firehouse 15 in Midtown Atlanta

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Redevelopment of Firehouse 15 in Midtown Atlanta

Bryan Jeffrey Fike and Ben McAdams

25 Jun 2025

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The redevelopment of Fire Station 15 in Midtown Atlanta showcases how cities can strategically leverage public assets to deliver urgent community benefits. Led by Mayor Andre Dickens and the Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (AUDC), the project uses public land, flexible procurement, and diverse financial tools to support mixed-income housing without traditional federal subsidies. Situated on a $14.4 million parcel, the plan retains essential fire services while adding a high-density residential tower. Through a public-private joint venture, the project maintains public control and long-term affordability. AUDC’s outcomes-based RFQ process prioritized developer alignment and capacity, streamlining zoning and financing to reduce risk and cost. The project will deliver at least 100 affordable units, with a mix of deeply affordable and moderate-income housing. This model offers key lessons: maximize public land use, prioritize outcomes over process, align incentives early, and creatively apply public-sector tools to close affordability gaps.

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Title: Redevelopment of Firehouse 15 in Midtown Atlanta
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: 991022062716604721

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