Butler Street Community Development Corporation (BSCDC), an organization specialized in restoration efforts, recently broke ground on Sweet Auburn Grande, a new mixed-use development being built in Atlanta’s historic Sweet Auburn district.
Located at 17 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. NE (across the street from the Butler Street YMCA), the housing and commercial project aims to address affordable living, economic opportunities and historical preservation.
Sweet Auburn Grande will feature 109 residential units, including 92 affordable homes for families earning 30%, 50% and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), as well as 17 market-rate units.
Residents of the building will be able to enjoy a slew of amenities, such as a fitness center, a computer lab, along with various outdoor gathering spaces.
In addition to housing, the development will also incorporate ground-floor commercial spaces to support businesses and serve residents of the area’s community, which includes Georgia State University students and visitors of nearby Martin Luther King Jr. historical landmarks, according to a press release.
The development is expected to utilize components of restored historical architecture, including plans to incorporate elements of the 229 Building (the original location of the Atlanta State Savings Bank), among others.
“This project is about honoring our community’s history while building a brighter future,” said Alfonza Marshall, board chair of BSCDC. “Sweet Auburn Grande represents the resilience of the Sweet Auburn District and our mission to preserve its heritage while addressing pressing needs like affordable housing and economic opportunities for local families.”
Partnering with BSCDC on the project is property management firm Gorman & Company, who is tasked with overseeing Sweet Auburn Grande’s development, design, construction and management.
Backing the mixed-use project are a number of partners, including Red Rock Global, LLC, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Invest Atlanta, Truist and Grandbridge, to name a few.
At the current moment, there is no anticipated timetable of completion for the development.