Atlanta took another major step toward expanding affordable housing and improving access to healthcare as Mayor Andre Dickens joined Mercy Care and community partners to break ground on McAuley Park Phase II on Nov. 13 in Old Fourth Ward.
The new development will deliver 97 high-quality apartment homes for residents aged 55 and older, built directly next to Mercy Care’s flagship clinic—the city’s only healthcare provider focused on individuals experiencing homelessness. Together, the co-located housing and healthcare campus is designed to help older Atlantans age in place with stability, dignity, and the medical support they need.
Why This Matters
For many seniors, reliable access to healthcare determines whether they can continue living independently. At McAuley Park, residents will live steps away from doctors, nurses, behavioral health services, and other supports offered through Mercy Care’s integrated care model.
Most units—86 at 60% AMI and 19 at 50% AMI—ensure affordability for residents on fixed incomes.
The site is also within walking distance of King Memorial MARTA Station, the MLK Recreation and Aquatic Center, and sits in one of Atlanta’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.
A Multi-Phase Vision for Housing + Health
McAuley Park is planned as a multi-phased, mixed-use community bringing together affordable housing, supportive services, and workforce opportunities. Phase II continues this vision while helping preserve and create over 500 jobs across construction, healthcare, and management roles.
Residents will benefit from Mercy Care’s whole-person approach—addressing physical and mental health in the same visit.
At the groundbreaking, Mayor Dickens underscored the importance of developments like this to Atlanta’s broader housing strategy.
“This development brings stability and dignity to older adults who can live close to medical care, so they get the support they need without traveling far. That is powerful, and it’s an honor to be part of it.” — Mayor Andre Dickens
Part of Atlanta’s Ongoing Housing Push
Since 2022, the Dickens Administration has advanced a citywide plan to build or preserve 20,000 affordable homes by 2030.
To date:
- 7,000+ units completed
- 5,000 more underway
- Major investments in supportive housing, including the recently opened Winnwood on West Peachtree, part of the Rapid Housing Initiative.
Projects like McAuley Park—built in partnership with Pennrose, Mercy Care, Invest Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Trinity Health, Truist, and local nonprofits—demonstrate how coordinated action can move Atlanta closer to becoming a city where every resident has a stable place to call home.
What’s Next
Construction on Phase II begins immediately, with senior applications expected to open closer to project completion.
