The landscape of affordable housing in Decatur is being reshaped, as city officials and residents witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony for Phase Two of The Village at Legacy this past Wednesday; a development that marks a significant stride in creating more available housing options within the city's borders, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.
The Village at Legacy, Decatur's inaugural ground-up residential community built for local families in many years, has completed its first phase, adding 66 affordable units and with Phase Two expected to match this effort the total count will soon rise to 132 homes, as reported by the Decatur Housing Authority, a boon for the working families in the area and a gesture to cater to the increasing hunger for lower-cost living spaces.
In a move solidifying commitment to affordable living, the City of Decatur has maintained ownership of the 77-acre tract where the former United Methodist Children's Home once stood, a property acquired back in 2017; they have since orchestrated a long-term ground lease with Decatur Housing Authority, gearing up this portion of Legacy Park for affordable residential development, diversity embodied in a mix of duplexes and garden-style apartments, WSB-TV reports.
Adding to the significance of the project, high-profile attendees such as Congressman Hank Johnson were present for the commencement ceremonies, signaling governmental support for initiatives that aim at tackling the crucial issue of housing affordability, Congressman Hank Johnson alongside other officials bore witness to the start of work on Phase Two, meant to mirror the success of its predecessor.
