The Atlanta Regional Commission assists local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders to better understand the region’s housing challenges and explore potential solutions through leadership programs, data resources, planning and technical assistance.
2025-2026: ARC’s first agency-wide housing strategy aimed to create a set of unified housing policy priorities for the agency and region, assess potential points of impact, develop resources, and measure our progress towards meeting this challenge. Reach out to [email protected] with questions.
A healthy and thriving region adapts and evolves to meet the needs of its residents. The region’s growth patterns and increased demand for housing have inflated prices for both ownership and rental homes. New housing has trended to higher-income families, acting to widen the affordability gap and leading to displacement.
Increasing access to quality, affordable housing will help the entire region thrive by furthering a strong economy, better quality of life, greater opportunities for residents and communities, and reduced traffic congestion.
*Source: Georgia Statewide Housing Needs Analysis, February 2024, Slidedoc® Template (enterprisecommunity.org)
In 2022, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announced that the Metro Atlanta area had become unaffordable based on data from the Home Ownership Affordability Monitor. The images below reveal changes in median sale prices across the region.
Building from the regional vision of “One Great Region” and the vision and goals of ARC’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Housing in the Atlanta Region should promote economic resiliency and prosperity for all residents and communities in the region, promote connectivity, and support innovation.
To help implement this vision, the Atlanta Regional Commission assists the 11-County Economic Development District (EDD) in:
The MAHS adopted a framework developed by Atlanta’s Urban Land Institute in its “Affordable Atlanta” report in 2018 and updated in its “Housing at its Core” report in 2023. Successfully addressing the region’s housing challenges will require a collaborative approach between Public, Non-profit, Philanthropic and Private sectors.
The Atlanta Regional Commission highlights successes in housing to elevate progress and momentum, to recognize local government’s work in housing affordability and accessibility, and to provide best practices and resources. Visit ARC’s Regional Housing Successes page to learn more!
Missing Middle Ordinance leads to Historic Preservation Award for Duplex Renovation | Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to Produce 41 New Affordable Homes | Oak Cottage Court Homes for Teachers
The ARC is collecting housing successes throughout the region! Do you have a success you want to share? Email [email protected]. Please include: Project name, location, photos, partners, population served.
ARC’s Strategic Partners are committed to fostering collaborative regional approaches that improve quality of life in metro Atlanta. Their support elevates ARC leadership programs, research and events throughout the year. Learn more.
