Ensuring Atlanta BeltLine Affordable Housing Opportunities
The Atlanta BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board (BAHAB) was created in 2007 through Atlanta City Council legislation. Its primary function is to advise on the administration and execution of the BeltLine Affordable Housing Trust Fund (BAHTF).
BAHAB’s Role and Responsibilities
- Making recommendations to Invest Atlanta and the City on goals and policies for the use of BAHTF dollars
- Monitoring the location and availability of affordable housing throughout the BeltLine
- Coordinating the activities of BAHAB with other affordable housing throughout the BeltLine
BeltLine Affordable Housing Trust Fund
- 15% of all net bond proceeds are put into BAHTF
- The first bond issue, in 2008, generated $8.2 million for BAHTF
- The goal for trust fund investment is to create 5,600 rental and owner-occupied units through down payment assistance, developer incentives, and property acquisition.
Meeting Schedule and Summaries
Check the schedule below for specific meeting details. Once the meeting notes are approved by the committee they will be posted here.
| Meeting date | Location | Details | Documentation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1700060400November 15, 2023 3:00pm - 4:30pm | BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board (BAHAB) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Past Meetings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1692198000August 16, 2023 3:00pm - 4:30pm | BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board (BAHAB) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1683730800May 10, 2023 3:00pm - 4:30pm | BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board (BAHAB) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1677781800March 2, 2023 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Public Virtual Meeting | TADAC and BAHAB Annual Community Report with special guest Councilmember Dozier | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1676473200February 15, 2023 3:00pm - 4:30pm | BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board (BAHAB) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1668610800November 16, 2022 3:00pm - 4:30pm | BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board (BAHAB) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1639494000December 14, 2021 3:00pm - 5:00pm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1631631600September 14, 2021 3:00pm - 5:00pm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1623164400June 8, 2021 3:00pm - 5:00pm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1615302000March 9, 2021 3:00pm - 5:00pm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1605625200November 17, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Virtual Meeting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1604415600November 3, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm | 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1597158000August 11, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm | 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1589295600May 12, 2020 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Virtual Meeting (Zoom) |
OR CALL IN: 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 853 5873 7098 For more info call: 404-477-3574 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1573570800November 12, 2019 3:00pm - 5:00pm | 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1565708400August 13, 2019 3:00pm - 5:00pm | 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1557846000May 14, 2019 3:00pm - 5:00pm | 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1556820000May 2, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm | English Avenue Yards- 777 Wheeler St, NW Atlanta, GA 30318 | Advisory Boards Annual Public Presentation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1549983600February 12, 2019 3:00pm - 5:00pm | 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA 30303 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1542121200November 13, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1534258800August 14, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1528210800June 5, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1523988000April 17, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Southface: 241 Pine Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308 -- Bike Racks Available -- Civic Center Station (.5 mile), MARTA Bus #16 & #40 | Advisory Boards Annual Public Presentation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1520953200March 13, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1518534000February 13, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1516618800January 22, 2018 11:00am - 2:00pm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1510671600November 14, 2017 3:00pm | 100 Peacthree Street, NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1510671600November 14, 2017 3:00pm | Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. -- 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA, 30303 | The BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board meets on a quarterly basis on the 2nd Tuesday. Special Call meeting are reserved for the off months, on a as-needed basis. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1506420000September 26, 2017 10:00am | "Special Called Meeting" Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. -- 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA, 30303 | Special Call Meeting for the BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1502204400August 8, 2017 3:00pm | Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. -- 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA, 30303 | The BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board meets on a quarterly basis on the 2nd Tuesday. Special Call meeting are reserved for the off months, on a as-needed basis. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1494342000May 9, 2017 3:00pm | Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. -- 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA, 30303 | The BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board meets on a quarterly basis on the 2nd Tuesday. Special Call meeting are reserved for the off months, on a as-needed basis. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1491328800April 4, 2017 6:00pm | Georgia Hill Neighborhood Center -- 250 Georgia Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, Atlanta, GA 30312 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1487084400February 14, 2017 3:00pm | Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. -- 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA, 30303 | The BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board meets on a quarterly basis on the 2nd Tuesday. Special Call meeting are reserved for the off months, on a as-needed basis. Special call meeting will be posted to the website, when they occur. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1487062800February 14, 2017 9:00am | Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. -- 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA, 30303 | The BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board meets on a quarterly basis on the 2nd Tuesday. Special Call meeting are reserved for the off months, on a as-needed basis. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1481641200December 13, 2016 3:00pm | Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. -- 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA, 30303 -- Bike Racks Available -- MARTA Bus #13, #16 & #110 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1478617200November 8, 2016 3:00pm | Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. -- 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA, 30303 -- Bike Racks Available -- MARTA Bus #13, #16 & #110 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1474988400September 27, 2016 3:00pm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1470150000August 2, 2016 3:00pm | Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. -- 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA, 30303 -- Bike Racks Available -- MARTA Bus #13, #16 & #110 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1460473200April 12, 2016 3:00pm | Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. -- 100 Peachtree St. NW, Suite 2300, Atlanta, GA, 30303 -- Bike Racks Available -- MARTA Bus #13, #16 & #110 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Facilitating Public Engagement
The primary function of the Atlanta BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board (BAHAB) is to ensure ongoing and meaningful progress on the implementation of affordable housing initiatives along the Atlanta BeltLine.
These documents outline more details about the functions of BAHAB, or provide supporting information regarding policies and actions that established the affordable housing plans for the Atlanta BeltLine.
| Title | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 BAHAB Annual Meeting Report | ||
| 2017 BAHAB Annual Meeting Report | ||
| Bylaws of BAHAB | The Atlanta BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board (BAHAB) amended its Bylaws in 2015. The primary function of the bylaws is to advise on the terms of membership, meetings and meeting notices, Quorum, voting and reporting. | |
| City Council Establishing BAHAB | The Atlanta BeltLine Affordable Housing Advisory Board (BAHAB) was created through the City legislation in 2007. Its primary function is to advise on the administration and execution of the BeltLine Affordable Housing Trust Fund. | |
| Redevelopment Plan | The Atlanta BeltLine is one of those rare projects that has the extraordinary potential to transform the City of Atlanta. By creating and enhancing greenspace, trails, transit, and new development along 22 miles of historic rail segments, this revived industrial landscape can become the solution to our scattered pattern of growth, and the framework for a truly sustainable Atlanta. | |
| 2016 BAHAB Annual Meeting Report | Annual Meeting Report, year ending 2016. Highlights include: BAHAB responsibilities, structure, appointed bodies and more. | |
| 2015 BAHAB Annual Meeting Report | Annual Meeting Report, year ending 2015. Highlights include: BAHAB responsibilities, structure, appointed bodies and more. | |
| 2014 BAHAB Annual Meeting Report | Annual Meeting Report, year ending 2014. Highlights include: BAHAB responsibilities, structure, appointed bodies and more. | |
| 2013 BAHAB Annual Meeting Report | Annual Meeting Report, year ending 2013. Highlights include: BAHAB responsibilities, structure, appointed bodies and more. | |
| 2012 BAHAB Annual Meeting Report | Annual Meeting Report, year ending 2012. Highlights include: BAHAB responsibilities, structure, appointed bodies, Trust Fund context, targeted beneficiaries and more. | |
| 2011 BAHAB Annual Meeting Report | Annual Meeting Report, year ending 2011. Highlights include: BAHAB responsibilities, structure, appointed bodies and more. |
Meet Our Members
The Advisory Committee for BAHAB is made up of a range of stakeholders representing various governing bodies as well as Atlanta Public Schools. We are indebted to these committee members who offer their time and energy to ensure equitable housing opportunities throughout the community. Each stakeholder body is entitled to a certain number of appointments based on the initial legislation that created BAHAB.
AHAND/ANDP
0 Vacancies (3 Appointments)
Kelly Cooney
Van Hardimon
Rita Gibson
Atlanta Public Schools
0 Vacancies (6 Appointments)
William McFarland
Aretta Baldon
Jim C. Cheeks
Chuck E. Shultz
Stephanie Flowers
Tamara Jones
Fulton County Board of Commissioners
3 Vacancies (5 Appointments)
Cocoa Dunston
Erin Martin
Atlanta City Council
0 Vacancies (3 Appointments)
Zachary Adriaenssens
Natallie Keiser
Sarah Butler
Mayor of Atlanta
1 Vacancy (2 Appointments)
Roosevelt Council
