In a recent interview on The Rashad Richey Morning Show , Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens shared insights into the city's affordable housing initiatives, addressing the challenges and solutions to the affordability crisis. With Atlanta experiencing rapid growth and escalating housing costs, Mayor Dickens underlined the significance of strategic investments and deliberate actions to tackle affordability in the city.
During the interview, Mayor Dickens highlighted the recent unveiling of a new apartment building in Atlanta offering housing units starting at $400, emphasizing the city's commitment to providing affordable options for residents. These initiatives are part of a broader policy approach aimed at addressing the affordability issue, which Mayor Dickens had prioritized during his campaign to become mayor.
The mayor discussed the goal of creating housing options for various income levels, including individuals experiencing homelessness and essential workers such as teachers, police officers, and firefighters. The aim is to ensure that housing costs align with residents' income levels, making quality housing accessible to a diverse range of individuals in Atlanta.
As part of the city's affordable housing strategy, Mayor Dickens stated that Atlanta aims to build or preserve 20,000 units of affordable housing over the next eight years. With 4,000 units already occupied and an additional 5,000 units in various stages of development, the city is making progress towards meeting its affordability targets. Utilizing innovative solutions like shipping containers, tiny homes, and partnerships with non-profit organizations and churches, Atlanta is expanding housing options while controlling costs.
Addressing the challenge of rent control restrictions imposed by state law in Georgia, Mayor Dickens explained that while rent control is prohibited, the city can offer rent subsidies and incentives to developers to create more affordable housing. By providing tax breaks, cash incentives, and density bonuses to developers, Atlanta is working within legal constraints to support affordable housing initiatives and promote equitable access to housing for residents across the city.
Mayor Dickens also discussed the importance of increasing awareness and advocacy for affordable housing issues. Suggestions were made to introduce resolutions and ballot initiatives to gauge public support for local control over housing policies. Additionally, implementing rent increase caps to prevent significant price hikes for renters was considered a potential solution to address affordability challenges effectively.
Mayor Dickens' insights shed light on the complexities of affordable housing in Atlanta and the city's proactive approach to finding solutions. By prioritizing affordability and equity in housing policy, Atlanta is setting a precedent for other cities grappling with similar challenges. Through continued innovation and collaboration, the city is working towards creating a more inclusive and equitable housing landscape for all residents.
As the city continues to prioritize affordability, residents can look forward to increased access to quality, affordable housing options in the years to come.
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Dr. Rashad Richey, host of the award-winning ‘Rashad Richey Morning Show’ on News & Talk 1380 – WAOK/V-103FM (HD3) (Weekdays 7am -10am), and the ‘Dr. Rashad Richey Review’ on SiriusXM’s Urban View (Sundays at 1pm and 9pm), was voted 'Best Talk Radio Personality in Atlanta' by readers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and named 'Most Trusted Voice in Atlanta' by the Atlanta Business Journal, making him the first African-American to receive these distinctions.
The intelligent and fearless television news anchor for the opinion news show, 'Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey’ on the TYT Network, which was named 'fastest growing TV news show in America', and Political Commentator for The People's Station V-103 FM, America's largest urban station, also serves as President of Rolling Out, the largest free-print urban publication in the country. This multimedia powerhouse with over 3-million combined subscribers/followers on Facebook Watch, YouTube, Podcasts, and Twitch combined, is a noted multidisciplinary academic scholar and university professor/lecturer and an Emmy-nominated television Political Analyst for CBS News Atlanta.
Believing in the power of knowledge and education, Dr. Richey holds several advanced degrees, making him one of the most academically credentialed individuals in American history according to America News Now. Completing doctoral research studies in federal policy reform from Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Richey also holds a PhD from the Business University of Costa Rica where his research and doctoral dissertation highlighted the nuances and intersectionality of politics, policy and religion.
Being a student of leadership, Dr. Richey completed studies in Executive Leadership at Cornell University and was accepted into a specialty executive law program at Harvard University in International Finance: Policy, Regulation, and Transactions. Understanding the connectivity of culture and science, Dr. Richey earned his Master of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Pacific, where his master’s thesis researched cognitive functionalities of brain entrainment. Dr. Richey also completed a Master of Science in Applied Physics and Quantum Mechanics from Universidad Empresarial, his master’s thesis was adapted into a book titled, ‘Ancient Egyptian Mastery of Quantum Physics, Vibratory Frequency, and Geometric Sciences: An Overview of Complex Scientific Applications in Ancient Cultures’, which quickly became the #1 Physics, #1 Science, #1 History, and #1 Egyptian Genre book on the Amazon platform.
Recently, Dr. Richey completed his Juris Doctor (law degree) from Renaissance University after transferring from Birmingham School of Law, where he attended for 2 years. He accepted the position as Director of Global Legal Operations for the multinational law firm, The International Law Group of Human & Civil Rights Attorneys P.C., also known as The Fairness Firm, with offices in the USA, Canada, France, Spain, and Cape Town Africa.
As host of The Rashad Richey Morning Show, Dr. Richey has interviewed everyone from Vice-President Kamala Harris to TI, and always brings relevant information, the best on-air debates, and most insightful interviews in media. Tune in every weekday morning from 7am-10am on News and Talk 1380-WAOK, V-103FM (HD3), www.WAOK.com , or on the Audacy App.
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