Atlanta City Council Candidates' Stance on Housing Crisis
Most candidates support expanding "missing middle" housing to address the crisis.
The Atlanta City Council plays a crucial role in approving or rejecting affordable housing developments.
Atlanta Civic Circle asked candidates for six contested seats about their policies to foster housing affordability for lower-income individuals.
- Candidate responses have been edited for length and clarity.
Kelsea Bond: "I see housing as a human right, and I think the city should redefine 'affordability' to target renters below 60% of the area median income (AMI)."
Bond suggests Atlanta should adopt social housing, community land trusts, and upzoning to allow more dense housing types near transit to produce affordable housing.
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Author's summary: Atlanta City Council candidates share their plans to address the housing crisis.
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