Forums this evening in Athens

Affordable housing is the focus of a forum set for 7:30 tonight at Cine’ on West Hancock: it’s an event that is organized by the Athens Federation of Neighborhoods.

From the Athens Federation of Neighborhoods website…

Athens -Clarke County enjoys healthy economic growth and a national reputation as a desirable place to live, retire, or study. Yet poverty rates are sky high in ACC and many people are not enjoying participation in the dream of having an affordable home.

A panel of citizens, local officials and NGO leaders will address questions such as:What IS affordable housing? Where is it in ACC? What are the types of affordable housing (rental, subsidized, apartment complex, detached single homes, NGO partnership-built homes, etc.)? How is it funded (local, state, federal funds; NGOs, other)? Where is it NOT, in ACC? Where was it removed to make way for other development? Who needs affordable housing OR what are the demographics of affordable housing need in ACC, and will the SPLOST 2020 funding initiative address affordable housing needs in ACC?

Forum Panelists: Tentative Spencer Frye (pictured above), State Representative House District 118 Melissa Link, Commissioner, District 3 Deborah Lonon, Director Housing and Community Development Department Habitat for Humanity

An open house information session on plans for the Atlanta Highway corridor on Athens' west side is set for 6 o'clock this evening. The forum takes place in Suite B in the building at 3970 Atlanta Highway. 

From the A-CC Government website…

During the Connect Athens Open Houses, you'll get a chance to review each of the corridor plans, interact with the Planning Team, and think about your priorities within the short-term work program. The plans will be presented through a series of stations organized by the major topics of the plan. These include mobility, land use, economics, and greenspace. Attend the Open Houses and help Connect Athens!