The TransFormation Alliance Strengthening Communities Through Transit Atlanta Regional Housing Forum March 10, 2016

The TransFormation Alliance is a diverse collaboration among community advocates, policy experts, transit providers, non- profit and for-profit developers, and government agencies working toward a common goal of linking communities around transit with the opportunities they need to thrive.

Equitable TOD PeopleTransitFinance Job Access Housing Choice Issues Driven

Why It Matters Housing Cost 48% The percentage of income paid in rent by City of Atlanta HH earning the lowest 20 th percentile. - Brookings Institute, 2016 Jobs Access 3.4% of jobs are accessible by a 45 minute trip on transit.

MARTA links disparate communities The five highest median household incomes by MARTA stop 1)Buckhead Station: $104,518 2)Brookhaven-Oglethorpe Station: $104,168 3)East Lake Station: $97,037 4)Lenox Station: $90, 766 5)Medical Center Station: $89,281 The five lowest median household incomes by MARTA stop 1)West End Station: $19,447 2)Ashby Station: $21,895 3)Oakland City Station: $23,000 4)Lakewood-Ft. McPherson Station: $25,236 5)Bankhead Station: $26,168

Robert Reed Equity Evaluator

Reconnecting America Typology Recommendations Type A: Low Vulnerability + Emerging/Mature Market  In/near major job centers  Affluent population  Strong market, lack of existing affordable housing  Improve job access  Improve connectivity of station areas  Build new affordable stock  Develop affordable at adjacent MARTA stops with good access Type B: Moderate/High Vulnerability + Emerging/Mature Market  Greater mix of incomes present  Susceptible to displacement from strong market  Affordable housing preservation  Rent stabilization to help existing residents stay  Introduce new compact housing types  Station infrastructure Type C: Moderate Vulnerability + Emerging Market  Greater mix of incomes present but displacement an issue  Market not as strong but improving  Affordable housing creation  Affordable preservation  Invest in community assets, attractive to middle class residents Type D: Moderate/High Vulnerability + Emerging Market  Given weak market not likely to see development in short term  Improve access to jobs in other areas  Affordable housing creation  Affordable preservation  Expand jobs and services to increase services to existing households. Type E: High Vulnerability + Lagging Market  High percentage of low income households  Due to weak market limited short term housing investment  Station areas need improved access to jobs via transit  Improvements to station areas  Strengthen community assets

Services & Employment – Services should alleviate disparities in daily needs, focus on job opportunities within the local community, and encourage workforce development Housing Diversity – Infuse affordable housing into station areas where costs are prohibitive to low or moderate income households How can we help MARTA achieve equity?

Population Preservation & Expansion – Housing with substantial mixed-use components, with a goal of neighborhood/resident retention Balanced Community – Mixed-use development on undeveloped, under- developed and transitioning parcels – Incorporate affordable housing at AMI percentages matching community needs How can we help MARTA achieve equity?

Station Analysis

Project Evaluator Worksheet

Project Evaluator Scorecard

Affordability Worksheet

Arts and Community Engagement Chris Appleton

WonderRoot is an arts organization that works to improve the cultural and social landscape of Atlanta through creative initiatives and community partnerships. WonderRoot does this work, in part, through a community-based public art process, which is why TFA and MARTA wanted to partner with them for EN ROUTE.

When you bring arts to a community development opportunity: 1)Potential is unlocked 2)Conversations begin or continue 3)Markets begin to revive 4)New perspectives of varying kinds emerge 5)Seeds for equity & social change are planted Creative Place Making: community builder & economic engine

1)King Memorial – Moderate vulnerability/Emerging Market High vulnerability/Lagging market (HV/LM) 2)HE Holmes 3)Oakland City 4)Vine City Based on typology work conducted by Reconnecting America, these station areas are not likely to see short term market rate investment in new housing, jobs or community resources. TFA focused on four station areas

“En Route” Mural Program Working in the TFA’s four target station areas, En Route has commissioned internationally recognized artist Fahamu Pecou to lead teams of residents in the development and creation of murals at the associated MARTA station. The resident advisors help select teams of supporting artists who help to create the mural. Resident advisors also engage in creating the content, context, messaging, and meaning for the art.

King Memorial Concept Design

Infrastructure Bond Analysis Deborah Scott Georgia STAND UP

Renew Atlanta Bond Program Development Passed on March 17, The program will fix roads and bridges, build more than 30 miles of complete streets projects and bicycle lanes, and will synchronize Atlanta’s traffic signals for the first time.

Council District 4 Oakland City & West End MARTA Stations Between both stations an estimated 6,000 people live within ½ mile radius Together, both stations service an average 12,000 entries a day Oakland City and West End Stations are Top Ten Station with lowest Median Incomes Oakland City ($23,000) West End ($19,477) West End Marta Station 1.Inadequate sidewalks 2.No Handicap ramps in areas 3.No Lights or sub-par lighting 4.Need Crosswalks Oakland City Marta Station 1.Sidewalk uneven, covered by debris, and hanging powerlines 2.Needs better lighting and signage in areas

Council District 3 Ashby & Vine City MARTA Stations Ashby Marta Station 1.Sidewalks are badly overgrown trees and bushes 2.Lamp post needs covers. A danger to pedestrians and children Vine City Marta Station 1.Missing handicap ramps and obstructions on the sidewalks 2.Sidewalks needs to be repaired Between both Station an estimated 11,000 people live within a ½ mile radius Together, both stations service an average of 4,000 entries a day Vine City and Ashby Stations are Top Ten Station with lowest Median Incomes Vine City ($20,114) Ashby Station ($21,895)

WHAT CAN YOU DO??? 1.Educate 2.Advocate 3.Act

Thank You! Odetta MacLeish-White Enterprise Community Partners (404) Marisa Ghani Atlanta Regional Commission (404)