When the red ribbon fell outside 1460 W. Peachtree Street today, it marked more than the opening of a new building — it marked another milestone in Atlanta’s promise to ensure every resident has a place to call home.
Mayor Andre Dickens joined city leaders, housing advocates, and residents to celebrate the completion of Winnwood Apartments, a 48-unit permanent supportive housing (PSH) community. The development is the fifth project under the City’s Rapid Housing Initiative, designed to turn vacant land and underused buildings into affordable homes for individuals and families exiting homelessness.
A Citywide Effort to End Homelessness
“Winnwood adds 48 new units of permanent supportive housing for our neighbors who need it most,” said Mayor Andre Dickens, emphasizing the City’s collaborative approach to tackling housing insecurity. “We are building a city where everyone has a place to call home — and developments like this move us closer to that goal.”
The Mayor reminded attendees that last year, Atlanta made the largest investment in its history to address homelessness — more than $125 million in public and private funding. Since then, the City has worked alongside partners such as Invest Atlanta, HOPE Atlanta, Partners for HOME, TI Asset Management, and Atlantica Properties to build and deliver housing solutions across the city.
Part of a Growing Pipeline
Winnwood brings the City within 134 units of its 500-unit Rapid Housing Initiative goal. Together with recently completed developments — including The Melody, Bonaventure, and Ralph David House — and upcoming sites at Waterworks and Cooper Street, Atlanta now has a pipeline of more than 1,000 homes completed, under construction, or in development.
Each unit at Winnwood comes fully furnished, with full-size appliances, washers, and dryers. Through a partnership with HOPE Atlanta, residents will also receive wraparound services such as case management, behavioral health care, employment assistance, and benefits support to help them maintain housing stability and rebuild their lives.
Restoring Stability and Dignity
“For so many residents, the simple act of turning a key and closing the door behind them brings back a sense of peace and control,” said Dickens. “That is what this work is about — giving people the foundation to rebuild their lives and the strength to move forward.”
A Winnwood resident who spoke at the event echoed that sentiment, thanking the City for making a safe, stable home possible after years of uncertainty.
Moving Atlanta Forward, Together
Mayor Dickens closed with gratitude for the partners, councilmembers, and city departments that helped bring the project to life. “Winnwood was only made possible through the group project that defines Atlanta — a city that comes together to get things done,” he said.
Winnwood Apartments is a testament to the City’s Opportunity for All pillar — creating pathways for residents to thrive through access to safe, affordable housing. As Mayor Dickens often says, “We are building one city with one bright future.”
