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J.vaNUTES
HOUSING RESOURCES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND
LOW-INCOME HOUSING COORDINATING GROUP MEETING
June 6, 1968
· The regular monthly meeting of the Housing Resources Executive
Committee and the Low-income Housing Coordinating Group was held in
Committee Room 2; City Hall, June 6, at 10~00 a~m~
Copies of the invitational notices, agenda, record of those invited
and att~nding and reference documents are attached to the file copy of
these minutes.
Chairman Cecil A. Alexander presided.
Mr. Alexander opened the meeting by welcoming Mr. Richard D!
Harvey to t he Committee (assigned to the Business Participation Panel).
Mr. Alexander expressed thanks to the Board of Aldermen on t heir
s upport of rezoning the East Lake Golf Course No. 2 Site, propo"sed for
800 units of Public Housing to be constructed on the site~
Mr. Alexander discussed the Conference on May 29 of the Atlanta
Metropolitan Committee on Equal Opportunity in Rousing, stating t hat
180 0 were r epor t ed to have attended and that Dr. Weaver stated at the
Conference that t he Federa l Government hoped that At lanta, State a nd
Loc al Governmants would voluntarily comply and come up wi th loca l Open
Hous ing Laws a nd Ord i nances.
Mr . J ones announced t ha t letters had been wr itt e n by Mayor Al l e n
to devel opers o f low-income housing projects, which h~ve not yet b roke n
ground , urging t hem t o ge t sta tt ed a s soon as possib l e. Thes e included
the two Fa i rburn Rd . Si t es , Rockd a le U. R. Project, Gi l be r t Rd .• Site ,
Rawson-Washingt o n u. R. Project Site, a nd Ho llywvod Rd . Site of the
Butler St. Y. M.c .A .
Mr . Alexander recommended that all members try to at te nd the Zo ning
Committing meeting of the Board of Alderme n .that afternoon, if at all
possible. This was done to try to get the J one sboro Rd. Site rezoned.
He also asked Mr. Jones to try to get the H. R. C. Co-Chairmen and
Chairmen of Panels not represented, to attend the meeting.
Mr. Alexander appointed t he following people to compose an Ad Hoc
committee to coordin~te support efforts at the Public Hearing for the
package rezoning proposal: James L. Townsend, Dr~ Benjamin E# Mays,
D~le Clark, Richard D. Harvey, Herman Russell, Archer D. Smith, XII,
George W. Kennedy~ Mrs. Sujette Crank, Lee Burge and Augustus H.· Sterne.
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Mr. Alexander appointed the following people to work with the
Planning Department on selection of specific sites for low-income
housing: Dr. Edwin ~arrison, Dr. Vivian Henderson, Moreland Smith,
Dean Harding B. Young, Clarence D. Coleman, Charles F. Palmer,
Hamilton Douglas, J. A. Alston and Lewis Canker.
Mr. Alexander thanked Alderman Rodney M. Cook for his support on
the Jonesboro Rd. Site.
Mr. Jim Wright gave a report on Model Cities and suggested how
we might get financial aid for low-income housing. He suggested that
the City of Atlanta could contribu~ to the Model Cities, private
organiza tions could participate and the Citizens at large could themselves contribute. Mr. Alexander asked Mr. Wright to send a copy of the
proposal t o Mr. Frank Carter o f the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. J.C. Johnson commented that to get more mo~eyto meet the
Mayor's requirement for Low-income Housing, the program will have to
have more impact; that the impact could be great at one time. Mr.
Alexa nder suggested that some of the proposed money be put in an
emergency fund ; t hat in this way when money is needed in an emergency
then it could be used from that particular fund.
Mr. Alexander commented on the recent Ground Breakings. On May
9 , 202 units under Turnkey on Hollywo9d Rd; on May 27 , 500 units under
Turnkey on Ba nkhead Hwy.; and on May 30, 15 single fa mily units on the
Ponor Farm No . 1 Site ( four and a fracti on acres of land of the expanded
Thomasville Area was dedicated for single family sales housing t hat
ra nge fr om $13,500 to $15,200.)
Mr . Jones reported on t he revised ilousing Resources Committee
Summary ~f the Low-income Housing program as of May 15, 1968. Copies
were passed out t o all in a tt end ance . Low-income Hous i ng program :
Completed 2 , 031 units ; Under Construction 5 , 108 units; and In Planning
7 , 151. The latter figure includes proposed ,rojects such as t he
Browntown Rd . Site , DeKalb Ave . Sita, Bankhead Hwy. Si te, Gilbert Rd .
Site , and Thomasville u. R. Project . Mr . Alexa nder stated that the
Committee shou ld concentrate support on the Public Housing portion of
the Low-income Housing Progra m. Mr . S ~ f i e l d stated that to meet the
requirement-indicated , we will be goin~our current reservation. Mr.
Alexander then turned this matter over to the Pub lic Housing Panel for
further consideration and resolution . It was brought out in discussion
that one problem of Public ~ousing is, are we resettling in it the
people of Atlanta who need Public nousing the most, or are we bringing
more people in to the City to occupy it?
Mr. Alexander stated that the Business Participation Panel should
talk to th9 Insurance companies to see that we are going to get
financial help in getting the housing built.
�-3Mr. Alexander pr oposed a tour of different slum areas, by taking
a bus to certain locations and then getting o ut and walk ing through the
areas. Mr . Jones and Mr . Parham are assigned t o ma k e arrangements f o r
t hi s tour .
Mr. Al exa n der and Mr . J ones commented on the Experimental Ho u s ing
A total o f 75 cities have been surveyed and on ly
20 cities wi ll be selected. The surve y team t hat was here was surveying
25 cities and tw o o ther teams hav~ 2 5 cit ies eac h . The t eams have t o
report with rec o mmendati o ns t o HUD by June 15 .
BUD then pl ans to set
up a $ 6 0,000,000 Exper imental Ho using pr og ra m in se lected c ities,
particularly in ci ties that hav e a -Mo del Cit ies area.
Plans c o ntemplate
t hat io the cities that are selec ted , wo rk will begin a s soon as p oss ible,
but no later than s p ring o f 1 9 69 . T_e pr o gram contemplate s 2 years f or
c o mpleti o n .
It is anticipated that the results o f this program will
g u ide direction o f the Pres idents p rogram f o r G, 000 , 000 low -i ncome
h o using units over a 19-year perio d , f or which the Senate ha s recently
appr o ved 5 billion dollars.
Survey Team from I-IDD.
Mr . Dale Clark asked Mr. Alexander t o explain wha t Experimental
Ho using i s. Mr . Alexand e r explained that Experimental Housing is
different types o f buildings , different types o f buildi n g materials,
innovati ons in techniques , etc ., de signed to p roduce standard housing
at a l ower price , for low - inc ome families .
Mr . Alexander then stated that we need to settle the problems in
the Nash-B~ns area. Mr. Collier Gladin stated that one of the key
elements is to settle the problem of getting the Juni o r High School .
I t was brought out that Mr . Th omas of the local Citizens Committee, is
trying to alleviate sone of t h e pro blems in the Nash-Bans area.
Meeting was adjourned at 12 : 00 noon .
Respectfully submitted,
t,;,~~L, .....;~~
Malcolm D. Jori6s
Housing Coordinator
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MINUTES
HOUSING RESOURCES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEX AND
LOW-INCOME HOUSING COORDINATING GROUP MEETING
June 6, 1968
' The regular monthly meeting of the Housing Resources Executive
Committee and the Low-income Housing Coordinating Group was held in
Committee Room 2; City Hall, June G, at 10:00 a.m,
Copies of the invitational notices, agenda, record of those invited
and attending and reference documents are attached to the file copy of
these minutes.
Chairman Cecil A. Alexander presided.
Mr. Alexander opened the meeting by welcoming Mr. Richard D,
Harvey to the Committee (assigned to the Business Participation Panel).
Mr. Alexander expressed thanks to the Board of Aldermen on their
support of rezoning the East Lake Golf Course No. 2 Site, proposed for
800 units of Public Housing to be constructed on the site,
Mr. Alexander discussed the Conference on May 29 of the Atlanta
Metropolitan Committee on Equal Opportunity in Housing, stating that
1800 were reported to have attended and that Dr. Weaver stated at the
Conference that the Federal Government hoped that Atlanta, State and
Local Governments would voluntarily comply and come up with local Open
Housing Laws and Ordinances.
Mr. Jones announced that letters had been written by Mayor Allen
to developers of low-income housing projects, which have not yet broken
ground, urging them to get stagted as soon as possible, These included
the two Fairburn Rd. Sites, Rockdale U. R. Project, Gilbert Rd. Site,
Rawson-Washington U. R. Project Site, and Hollyweod Rd. Site of the
Butler St. Y.M.C.A.
Mr. Alexander recommended that all members try to attend the Zoning
Committing meeting of the Board of Aldermen that afternoon, if at all
possible. This was done to try to get the Jonesboro Rd. Site rezoned.
He also asked Mr. Jones to try to get the H. R. C. Co-Chairmen and
Chairmen of Panels not represented, to attend the meeting.
Mr. Alexander appointed the following people to compose an Ad Hoc
committee to coordinate support efforts at the Public Nearing for the
package rezoning proposal: James L. Townsend, Dr, Benjamin E, Mays,
Dale Clark, Richard D. Harvey, Herman Russeil, Archer D. Smith, III,
George W. Kennedy, Mrs, Sujette Crank, Lee Burge and Augustus 8, Sterne,
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Mr. Alexander appointed the following people to work with the
Planning Department on selection of specific sites for low-income
housing: Dr. Edwin Harrison, Dr. Vivian Henderson, Moreland Smith,
Dean Harding B. Young, Clarence D. Coleman, Charles F. Palmer,
Hamilton Douglas, J. A. Alston and Lewis Cenker.
Mr. Alexander thanked Alderman Redney M. Cook for his support on
the Jonesboro Rd. Site. :
Mr. Jim Wright gave a report on Model Cities and suggested how
we might get financial aid for low-income housing. He suggested that
the City of Atlanta could contribu® to the Model Cities, private
organizations could participate and the Citizens at large could them-
selves contribute. Mr. Alexander asked Mr. Wright to send a copy of the
proposal to Mr. Frank Carter of the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. J. C. Johnson commented that to get more mong to meet the
Mayor's requirement for Low-income Housing, the program will have to
have more impact; that the impact could be great at one time. Mr.
Alexander suggested that some of the proposed money be put in an
emergency fund; that in this way when money is needed in an emergency
then it could be used from that particular fund.
Mr. Alexander commented on the recent Ground Breakings. On May
9, 202 units under Turnkey on Hollywood Rd; on May 27, 500 units under
Turnkey on Bankhead Hwy.; and Gn May 30, 15 single family units on the
Honor Farm No. 1 Site (four and a fraction acres of land of the expanded
Thomasville Area was dedicated for single family sales housing that
range from $13,500 to $15,200.)
Mr. Jones reported on the revised Housing Resources Committee
Summary 6£ the Low-income Housing program as of May 15, 1968, Copies
were passed out to all in attendance. Low-income Housing program:
Completed 2,031 units; Under Construction 5,108 units; and in Planning
7,151, The latter figure includes proposed projects such as the
Browntown Rd. Site, DeKalb Ave. Site, Bankhead Hwy. Site, Gilbert Rd.
Site, and Thomasville U. R. Project. Mr. Alexander stated that the
Committee should concentrate support on the Public Housing portion of
the Low-income Mousing Program. Mir. Satterfield stated that to meet the
requirement’ indicated, we will be going/our current reservation. Mr.
Alexander then turned this matter over to the Public Housing Panel for
further consideration and resolution. It was brought out in discussion
that one problem of Public Housing is, are we resettling in it the
people of Atlanta who need Public Housing the most, or are we bringing
more people in to the City to occupy it?
Mr, Alexander stated thet the Business Participation Panel should
talk to the Insurance companies to see that we are going to get
financial help in getting the housing built.
Fa
Mr. Alexander proposed a tour of different slum areas, by taking
a bus to certain locations and then getting out and walking through the
areas. Mr. Jones and Mr. Parham are assigned to make arrangements for
this tour.
Mr. Alexander and lir, Jones commented on the Experimental Housing
Survey Team from HUD. A total of 75 cities have been surveyed and only
20 cities will be selected. The survey team that was here was surveying
25 cities and two other teams have 25 cities each. The teams have to
report with recommendations to HUD by June 15. HUD then plans to set
up a $60,000,000 Experimental Housing program in selected cities,
particularly in cities that have a.Model Cities area. Plans contemplate
that ta the cities that are selected, work will begin as soon as possible,
but no later than spring of 1969, The program contemplates 2 years for
completion. it is anticipated that the results of this program will
guide direction of the Presidents program for 6,000,000 low-income
housing units over a 1@-year period, for which the Senate has recently
approved & billion dollars.
Mr. Dale Clark asked Mr. Alexander to explain what Experimental
Eousing is. Mr. Alexander explained that Experimental Nousing is
different types of buildings, different types of building materials,
innovations in techniques, etc., designed to produce standard housing
at a lower price, for low-income families,
Mr, Alexander then stated that we need to settle the problems in
the Nash=-Bans area, Mr. Collier Gladin stated that one of the key
elements is to settle the problem of getting the Junior High School.
It was brought out that Mr. Thomas of the local Citizens Committee, is
trying to alleviate sone of the problems in the Nash-Bans area.
Meeting was adjourned at 12:00 noon,
Respectfully submitted,
Malcolm D. Jods
Housing Coordinator
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HOUSING RESOURCES COMMITTEE
O c tober Bo 1969
The Honorable Georee Romney
Secretarr of the United State Depa1·tmcnt
o! Housing and Urban Development
Waahington., D. Cc
Deai· Mr. Sec retary:
On October 8, 1969, at request o f th s Commitlee, a presentation w as
made to the Committee by a representative of the Houaing Authority of the City
of Atlanta (the City's Agent for <.:ar rying out the Urban. Renewal Prog1·am) on
proponed activities for 1'}70 in the City's Neighborhood Dcveloprn.ent Program.
Copy of S\.trnma1·y ia att<lched (Encl. l).
Thia proposed program includes rather extensive a ctivities in the
five exioting NDP areas and also minimum acquisition in three additional a1:e::as.
Two of these , i.e. Lightning and Plunkettown are ve r y depressed residential
a1·ea.u, which. this C omrnittce h:is been strongly promoting for acquisition
commencing in B70. in order to 1·id the City of these specific pockets of very
dilapidated residential slums .
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The City has made a major effort in developing thls proposed program
and ia prepared to meet the local share of lhc Net Project Coot, as indicated i11
the attached.
However, letter recently received from Region III of HUD (copy
attached) indicates a draa~ic cut back in the anticipated Federal c apital grant
funds with which to fin.a.nee the Federal ohare of Atlanta's proposed Neighborhood
Development Program for 1970. This would mean a s evere blow to Atlanta 1 D
1970 NDP program and great di sappointment to the Project Area Committees
(PACs) and other citizena of the area.a involved, with \.vhom the Housing Authority,
- the Citr Planning Department and this Committee have been working closely for
so long. A drastic cut back now in proposed activitie s would be disastrous to
morale and neighbo1·hood aspi rations.
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Tho Hono r;:i ble George Romney
October
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/\.tlanta has previou sly established an enviable reputation .fo r Urban
Renewal and !-l'DP accomplishment and can be depended upon to c onti nue to do a
cre dital;>le j ob in thi s respec t .
The Housing Resour c es Comrp ittee iteelf w as c reated by Mayor Allen
in November 1966 to prorJ:lote. c oordinate and expedite the City's lovi and mocle>:ate
income hou sing pro gr~m . T o date it has accomplished c redita·ble results, as
evidenced by the attached Summa2.·y ... Statu.3 of Accelc::atcd Low-Income Housing
Program (Encl. 2 }.
Therefore on behalf of, and in ac c o1·<lance wit h formal unanimous
ia.ctlon by the Executi vc Group, Housing Rcr,ourc<.~s Comrnittee 0 I u:q~e that every
consideration be ei ven by your office to maintaining Feder-al capital graat funds
to be alloca ted to Atl D.nta in oupµo1·t of the 1970 NDP p r ogram at or as near as
possible to the propo Ged Net Project Cost of the 27. 4 million dollars.
Sincorclyo
Cecil A . Alexander . Cb2.i rman
Housing Re sources Committee
Encls:
Summary, Atlanta's Proposed Neighborhood
Development Program for 1970.
Z. Summa1·y - Status of Accelerated Low-Income
Housing Program.
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cc: Mr. Edward H. Ba...'{ter
Regional Administrator
Region III, HUD
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HOUSING RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Cctober 8, 1969
The Honorable George Romney
Secretary of the United State Department
of Housing and Urban Development
Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Secretary:
On October 8, 1969, at request of this Committee, a presentation was
made to the Committee by a representative of the Housing Authority of the City
of Atlanta (the City's Agent for carrying out the Urban Renewal Program) on
proposed activities for 1770 in the City's Neighborhood Development Program.
Copy of summary is attached (Encl. 1).
This proposed program includes rather extensive activities in the
five existing NDP areas and also minimum acquisition in three additional arcas.
Two of these, i,e., Lightning and Plunkettown are very depressed residential
areas, which this Committee has been strongly promoting for acquisition
commencing in 1370, in order to rid the City of these specific pockets of very
dilapidated residential slums.
The City has made a major effort in developing this proposed program
and is prepared to meet the local share of the Net Project Cost, as indicated in
the attached.
However, letter recently received from Region III of HUD (copy
attached) indicates a drastic cut back in the anticipated Federal capital grant
funds with which to finance the Federal share of Atlanta's proposed Neighborhood
Development Program for 1970. This would mean a severe blow to Atlanta's
1970 NDP program and great disappointment to the Project Area Committees
(PACs) and other citizens of the aveas involved, with whom the Housing Authority,
the City Planning Department and this Committee have been working closely for
so long. A drastic cut back now in proposed activities would be disastrous to
morale and neighborhood aspirations.
.
Brel. 3
The Honorable George Romney
October 8, 1969
Page 2
Atlanta has previously established an enviable reputation for Urban
Renewal and NDP accomplishment and can be depended upon to continue to do a
cxeditable job in this respect,
The Housing Resources Committee itself was created by Mayor Allen
in November 1966 to promote, coordinate and expedite the City's low and moderate
income housing program. To date it has accomplished creditable results, as
evidenced by the attached Summary - Status of Accelerated Low-Income Housing
Program (Encl. 2).
Therefore on behalf of, and in accordance with formal unanimous
action by the Executive Group, Housing Resources Committee, Iurge that every
consideration be given by your office to maintaining Federal capital grant funds
to be allocated to Atlanta in support of the 1970 NDP program at or as near as
possible to the proposed Net Project Cost of the 27.4 million dollara.
Sincerely,
Cecil A, Alexander, Chairman
Housing Resources Committee
CAA/me
Encle: 1, Summary, Atlanta's Proposed Neighborhood
Development Program for 1970.
Z2. Summary - Status of Accelerated Low-Income
Housing Program.
cc: Mr. Edward H. Baxter
Regional Administrator
Region UI, HUD i
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In 1922 the Se c retary of Commerce Herbert Hoover reported to Con gr ess
th a t conflicting and an tiqu a t ed buil ding codes we r e substantially incre asing
buil ding cost s in the Uni ted Stat~s.
h a s yet to be so l ved .
Forty-seven years l a t er this problem
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is t he key to economic growth, we s ee outdated l aws robbing us of their effic iency .
No industry feels this more than building constr uction, our l arges t
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activity r e quir ing private investment funds.
And oo area is more hurt by
thi s tha n a r ap idly growing, rapidly urbanizing area such as Atlanta.
Arch a ic bu ild ing codes c an rob each homeowner of hundr eds of doll ars
that could othe rwise b·e- used for productive investment.
When this is added
to the thousands waste d on public bu ild i ngs , fin a nced by the taxp~yers, it
is -seen th at millions o f investment dol l ars are drained away from the building
ma rke t throu gh restrictive building px- nctices .
This means that fewer families
are a ble to move into new homes and bu s ine ss are discouraged from making
bui l d ing investme nts.
It is seen t h en ·ch a t obso l ete building cod es c a n form
a dr a g on the e conomic d eve lopment o f a community.
Convers e ly, an up - to - da te
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bui l d i ng c ode c a nnot only ma ke more home s more avail able to 1ore peopl e , but
it . c an al.so act as a stimulus t o a community I s economic deve lopment .
The harm done by an outd a ted bui ld ing c ode is most.easily seen in low
cost, low i _ncome f amily h ousing .
The several hundred doll a rs additional
·cost t o build a home in a poorly coded jurisd i ct i on me ans, to ma ny f amilie s,
th e d ifference be twe en a new house a nd remaining in a rat in f ested slum.
The
numerous u rb a n renewa l proj ects with i n Atlanta whe r e publ i c fu nds are sp e nt to
make adequate building codes even mo r e important .
Our ci ty has five different cod e s:
Bui ld i ng , Plumbing , Electrical,
Housing,and Heat ing and Ve n t ilating which will be discus se d on det ail.
BU ILDING
The buil ding divis i on has patt erned its cod e after the National Building
Cod e .
This cod e is wri t t e n and r ecowme nde d primarily br the National Boa rd of
Fire Underwrit e rs and it s ba sic conc ern is s a fty.
Very little attention is
paid t o innova tive mate r i a ls or advanc e s in technology.
ELECTRICAL
The El ec trical division uses the Nationa l Electrical Code with a s mall
boo k of revi s i ons t o apply speci f ic a lly to Atl a nta.
Ther e i s an El ectr ical
Adv isory Board c omp os ed of loc a l union and non- union el e ct ric ians wh o i nfluenc e
changes and interpre tat ions of th e c ode.
Th ere is also an Elec tr ic al Ex ami nin g
Board wh i ch administers the exami nation to be come a l i c ensed At l anta elec tr i cian.
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Through t his exami na ti on the_ board control's th e number of elec tric i ans
and t h e level o f shi ll requi r ed for th a ~ l i cense .
PLU:MBi l'JG
The Off ic ia l Plumbi ng Code is writ ten by loc a l At l ant a p l umbe r s.
The
Plumbi ng div ision a l s o h as a Pl umbi ng Adv isor y Board and Exami na t i on Board
whose f unct i ons pa ra lle l th os e o f t h e electrical d ivision .
HEATI 'C and VEt l'ILATING
The Heating and Ventil a ting Code is loc a lly writte n by an advis or y Boa rd
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_cons i stihg
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of members -5£ the h eat ing and ventilat i ng industry of At l a n~ a .
HOUSING
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The At l an ta Housing Code s e ts down mi nimum h ousing s t andards f or exi s t i ng
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bµ i lding and i s no t prima r i ly conc erned with any new c onstruction .
All of th e a f orementioned are str i ct l y At l a nta codes .
They are approved ·
by the Board of Al der me n a nd the Mayor and h ave t he f or6e o f city or di nanc es.
Th ey apply only to building within. the c;i,ty l_.imits .
CODES OUTSIDE OF ATLANTA
J us t outs ide of the ci ty limi t s t here i s a multipl i ci ty of codes.
The
Ful ton County Code f or example, app lies to all areas i n Fulton County which
a r e not a l s o in an incorporated c i t y such as At l anta or Roswel l.
In -DeKalb
County on t h e other h and, the i r code applies t o all un inc orpora t ed areas and
to s evera l incorpora t ed ci ties who h ave ch osen to use t he county c ode.
There
are even several ci ties who use the c ount y codes for bui l di ng and heating,
fo r example , and the i i own city c odes for p l umbing and electri c ity .
This pres ents a ve r y serious problem.
Many builders serve t h e entire
fiv e county me tropol it an area a nd are t hus fac ed with many dif fer e n t codes .
To solve the problem of applying different specifications f or each building
e r ected they h ave devised a c omp osite area c ode.
This c ode cont a ins the
strictest provision on each poin t i n the v arious area codes.
any house will meet t he requirements of any code in any area .
I n t h is way
As i s easily
s een , this i nvolves a great dea l of wasted t i me and money, and a better
h ouse.is not necessari l y the resu l t.
RESTRI CTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
Unfortunate ly, Atlanta ' s onl y code pr oblems are not as a result o f other
l ocal codes.
In spite of recent revision, there can be found numerous faults
in any of Atl anta 's codes.
By a fault, I mean a stipulation which adds cost
to a house without any improvement.
These problems will be discussed with
respect to the individual codes to which they app ly.
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PLUNBING
Consid ering the present t echno logy in the ~rade , the At l a nta Plumb ing
Code appear s to be over ly r estrictive i n only two basi c areas ,
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concer ns plastic dr a in , waste and vent pipe .
The first
The use of this pipe i s cur-
rently under consideration by the plumbing advis ory board and will h opefu l ly
be permitted in t h e near f uture,
plumbing t ree s.
The s econd area concerns prefabricated
Though the code nevet s pecifically proh ibits these tree s,
it does require th at a ll plumbing to be done by authodzed At-l an ta Plumbers.
Since mos t of the prefabricated trees are manufactured outside of the cit ~
it is virtua lly impossib l e f or th em to c omply with this provi sion.
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Another
restrictive rule re qu ires that al l plumbing be left exposed for inspection
on the site,
Th is means that a prefabricated wall, which 'can greatly r edu ce
costs, canno t be used because the plumbing would be inclosed within it.
The
problems lie in these areas then:
a)
Plastic drain, waste , and vent p~pe is not considered.
b)
Not allowing even r ough assemblff ou tside of the ci ty.
c)
No special provisions for inspection of prefabricated walls .
ELECTRICAL
Far fewer objections are voiced on the El ectrical Code th an either the
building or the plumbing codes.
The objec t ions that are encou;tered concern
the necessity of putting washing machines and drye rs on separate circuits,
and by the same token, diswashers and garbage di sposers mus t also be separ ated.
The only other objection concerned the prohibition of underground feeder and
branch circuits.
The objections on the Electrical Code were then:
a)
Inability to put washing machines and ~ryers on the.
s ame circuit.
b)
Inabi lity to put dishwashers and garb age disposers
on the same circuit.
c)
Illegality of underground feeder and branch circ u its.
BUILDING
At this time the Atlanta Building Code exists in two forms, the 1961
edition and its several ammendments and the totally revised edition which
will go into effect on January 1,· 1970.
This revised edition contains many
provisions that the local builders have requested and is consequently quite
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up t o date .
There are however, . t wo glaring items that seemed to have been
ove rlooked.
The first conc erns the spacing of trusses.
Prefabricated roof
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trusses h ave become a grea t cost reducing factor in house construction , and
the genera lly a cc ep ted spacing is t we n ty- f our inches,
The Atl anta code,
apparently failing to recognize the wide spriad use of
these t r usses, refers
to them by their individual components, that is, rafters and joists .
The
code cites exampl es where r afters may be pl a ced twenty-four inches apart but
the greatest sp acing for a joipt is sixteen inches,
ricated truss es to be sp aced at sixteen inches.
roof sheathing.
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Thus requir(ng prefab-
The other problem concerns
The nat ionally accep ted thickness for roof sheati_ing is 3/8
inch, whereas the Atlanta Code specifies 5 / 8 inch,
It is in these t wo areas,
then, that the problem iie:
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a)
Sixteen instead of twen ty-four inch spacing for prefabricated roof trusses.
b)
5/ 8 inch instead of 3/ 8 inch roof 5hoathing,
Another very important problem which exis ts in all of Atlanta ' s codes
is requiring all of the labor to be performed by craftsmen licensed in
Atlanta.
This great i y limits the amount of pref::.abrication done in fa ctories
outs ide of Atlanta even ·.:·.though prefabrication c an substantially lower the
cost of a house.
For example, bathroom assemb li es can be mass produced, not
unlike an automobile, on an assembly line,
These units, including l avatories ,
water closets , showers, tubs and electrical connections are then transported
to the building site by truck.
When the unit is installed in the house it is
v irtua lly impossible to tell that it was not built in the conventional manner,
yet the cost is substantially lower.
nique.
At l anta's codes do not permit this tech-
Since the plumbing and electrical work was qot done within the city
limits and by licensed Atlanta craftsmen, the unit is prohibited.
It seems
that if the unit were built according to a nationa l standard . that it should
be allowed.
By inspection at the factory it could be determineJthat the unit
would be every bit as safe .and durable as a bathroom assembled on the site.
Safety and durability are intended to be the major considerations of a building
code.
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Thi s exampl e i llustrates a genera l te ndency in t he Atl a nta cod es to
di scrimini te aga in s t i nnova t ion.
Prefabri c a tion a nd p last ic pip e are t wo
money sav i ng i nnova ti ve t echn i ques whi ch have pr oven t h emse l ve s s afe and
durable in o ther jur i sd i cti ons , yet, th ey are bo t h prohibite d .
Even t ua lly ,
th ey wi l l both undoubted ly be ac c epted but in the mea n t ime a great dea l of
money i s sp ent ~nne c essa r ily .
h ome buyer fro m any f aul t y
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Sa f eguards must be maint ai ned t o prote c t th e
danger ou_s innova ti ons but there i s a need f or
a provision in our c od ~~ to allow fo r the testing of new id e as by an imp ar t i a l Test and Eva l uation Board .
and dur abili ty of the product.
i
The se tests would che ck bo t h the performanc e
I f the test s wer e s ucc essfully pass ed the
ob j ect or techn ique would be approved and it cou ld be put into use with ou t
the long l eg is l a t ive b at tl e invol ved in a l te r ing a code .
The improveme nt o f At l a nta 's Code is a di ff i cult but nec es s ary t as k.
It wil l re quire v i gorou s jo i nt a c tion fr om ch ambers of c ommer ce, civic
~ervice groups, arid tt'ado and profess ional
ag
and
ociations. 1hetc is na raasou
f or a progress ive ci t y l ike At l an t a to a llow anti qu ated bui l d ing c odes to
r etard its urban c onstruct i on .
Admi ttedly there are many probl ems aisociated
wi th ~ny urban renewal pro j ect but the s l ums are·a scar on At l a n ta ' s fac e
· and new building are the stiches needed to close th at scar.
A Progressive
set of building codes is the needle with which t h ese stichea must be made.
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In 1922 the Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover reported to Congress
that conflicting and antiquated building codes were substantially increasing
building costs in the United States, Forty-seven years later this problem
has yet to be solved. In this nation, where efficient productive investment
is the key to economic growth, we see outdated laws robbing us ae their effi-
ciency. No industry feels this more than building construction, our largest
activity requiring private investment funds. And no area is more hurt by
this than a rapidly growing, rapidly urbanizing area such as Atlanta.
Archaic building codes can rob each homeowner of hundreds of dollars
that could otherwise be used for productive investment. When this is added
to the thousands wasted on public buildings, financed by the taxpayers, it
is -seen that millions of investment dollars are drained away from the building
market through restrictive building practices. ‘This means that fewer families
are able to move into new homes and business are discouraged from making
building investments. It is seen then that obsolete building codes can form
a drag on the economic development of a community. Conversely, an up~to-date
building code cannot only make more homes more available to more people, but
it can also act as a stimulus to a community's economic development,
The harm done by an outdated building code is most easily seen in Low
cost, low income family housing. The several hundred dollars additional
‘cost to build a home in a poorly coded jurisdiction means, to many families,
the difference between a new house and remaining in a rat infested slum. The
numerous urban renewal projects within Atlanta where public funds are spent to
make adequate building codes even more important. .
Our city has five different codes: Building, Plumbing, Electrical,
Housing,and Heating and Ventilating which will be discussed on detail.
BUILDING
_ The building division has patterned its code after the National Building
Code, This code is written and recommended primarily by the National Board of
Fire Underwriters and its basic concern is safty. Very little attention is
paid to innovative materials or advances in technology.
ELECTRICAL
The Electrical division uses the National Electrical Code with a small
book of revisions to apply specifically to Atlanta. There is an Electrical
Advisory Board composed of local union and non-union electricians who influence
changes and interpretations of the code. There is also an Electrical Examining
Board which administers the examination to become a licensed Atlanta electrician.
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Through this examination the board controls the number of electricians
and the level of shill required for that license.
PLUMBING
The Official Plumbing Code is written by local Atianta plumbers. The
Plumbing division also has a Plumbing Advisory Board and Examination Board
whose functions parallel those of the electrical division.
HEATING and VENTILATING
‘.* The Heating and Ventilating Code is locally written by an advisory Board
consisting of members of the heating and ventilating industry of Atlanta.
HOUSING
The Atlanta Housing Code sets down minimum housing standards for existing
building and is not primarily concerned with any new construction. >
All of the aforementioned are strictly Atlanta codes. They are approved -
by the Board of Aldermen and the Mayor and have the force of city ordinances.
They apply only to building within the city limits.
CODES OUTSIDE OF ATLANTA
Just outside of the city limits there is a multiplicity of codes. The
Fulton County Code for example, applies to all areas in Fulton County which
are not also in an incorporated city such as Atlanta or Roswell. In DeKalb
County on the other hand, their code applies to all unincorporated areas and
to several incorporated cities who have chosen to use the county code. There
are even several cities who use the county codes for building and heating,
for example, and their own city codes for plumbing and electricity.
This presents a very serious problem. Many builders serve the entire
five county metropolitan area and are thus faced with many different codes.
To solve the problem of applying different specifications for each building
erected they have devised a composite area code. This code contains the
strictest provision on each point in the various area codes. In this way .
any house will meet the requirements of any code in any area. As is easily
seen, this involves a great deal of wasted time and money, and a better
house,is not necessarily the result.
RESTRICTIVE TRADE PRACTICES
Unfortunately, Atlanta's only code problems are not as a result of other
local codes. In spite of recent revision, there can be found numerous faults
in any of Atlanta's codes. By a fault, I mean a stipulation which adds cost
to a house without any improvement. These problems will be discussed with
respect to the individual codes to which they apply.
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PLUMBING
Considering the present technology in the trade, the Atlanta Plumbing
Code appears to be overly restrictive in only two basic areas, The first
concerns plastic drain, waste and vent pipe. The use of this pipe is cur-
rently under consideration by the plumbing advisory board and will hopefully
be permitted in the near future. The second area concerns prefabricated
plumbing trees. Though the code never specifically prohibits these trees,
it does require that all plumbing to be done by authorized Atlanta Plumbers.
Since most of the prefabricated trees are manufactured outside of the city,
it is virtually impossible for them to comply with this provision. Another
restrictive rule requires that all plumbing be left exposed for inspection
on the site. This means that a prefabricated wall, which‘can greatly reduce
costs, cannot be used because the plumbing would be inclosed within it. The
problems lie in these areas then:
a) Plastic drain, waste, and vent pipe is not considered.
b) Not allowing even rough assemblq outside of the city.
c) No special provisions for inspection of prefabricated walls.
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ELECTRICAL
Far fewer objections are voiced on the Electrical Code than either the
building or the plumbing codes. The objections that are encoutered concern
the necessity of putting washing machines and dryers on separate circuits,
and by ‘the same token, diswashers and garbage disposers must also be separated.
The only other objection concerned the prohibition of underground feeder and
branch circuits. The objections on the Electrical Code were then:
a) Inability to put washing machines and dryers on the,
same circuit. ,
b) Inability to put dishwashers and garbage disposers
on the same circuit.
c) Illegality of underground feeder and branch circuits.
BUILDING
At this time the Atlanta Building Code exists in two forms, the 1961
edition and its several ammendments and the totally revised edition which
will go into effect on January 1, 1970. This revised edition contains many
provisions that the local builders have requested and is consequently quite
4
ea
up to date. There are however, .two glaring items that seemed to have been
overlooked. The first concerns the spacing of trusses. Prefabricated roof
trusses have become a great cost reducing factor in house construction, and
the generally accepted spacing is twenty-four inches. The Atlanta code,
apparently failing to recognize the wide spread use of these trusses, refers
to them by their individual components, that is, rafters and joists. The
code cites examples where rafters may be placed twenty-four inches apart but
the greatest spacing for a joint is sixteen inches. Thus requiring prefab-
ricated trusses to be spaced at sixteen inches. The other problem concerns
roof sheathing. The nationally accepted thickness for roof sheathing is 3/8
inch, whereas the Atlanta Code specifies 5/8 inch. It is in these two areas,
then, that the problem lie:
a) Sixteen instead of twenty-four inch spacing for pre-
fabricated roof trusses.
b) 5/8 inch instead of 3/8 inch roof shoathing.
Another very important problem which exists in all of Atlanta's codes
is requiring all of the labor to be performed by craftsmen licensed in
Atlanta. This greatly limits the amount of prefabrication done in factories
outside of Atlanta even zthough prefabrication can substantially lower the
‘cost of a house. For example, bathroom assemblies can be mass produced, not
unlike an automobile, on an assembly line. These units, including lavatories,
water closets, showers, tubs and electrical connections are then transported
to the building site by truck. When the unit is installed in the house it is
virtually impossible to tell that it was not built in the conventional manner,
yet the cost is substantially lower. Atlanta's codes do not permit this tech-
-nique. Since the plumbing and electrical work was not done within the city
/
that if the unit were built according to a national standard that it should
limits and by licensed Atlanta craftsmen,the unit is prohibited. It seems
be allowed. By inspection at the factory it could be determina] that the unit
would be every bit as safe and durable as a bathroom assembled on the site.
Safety and durability are intended to be the major considerations of a building
code,
“t
This example illustrates a general tendency in the Atlanta codes to
discriminate against innovation, Prefabrication and plastic pipe are two
money saving innovative techniques which have proven themselves safe and
durable in other jurisdictions, yet, they are both prohibited. Eventually,
they will both undoubtedly be accepted but in the mean time a great deal of
money is spent dnnecessarily. Safeguards must be maintained to protect the
home buyer from any faulty or dangerous innovations but there is a need for
- a provision in our codes to allow for the testing of new ideas by an impar-
tial Test and Evaluation Board. These tests would check both the performance
and durability of the product. If the tests were successfully passed the
object or technique would be approved and it could be put into use without
the long legislative battle involved in altering a code. “
The improvement of Atlanta's Code is a difficult but necessary task.
It will require vigorous joint action from chambers of commerce, civic and
service groups, and trade and professional associations. ‘There is na veason
for a progressive city like Atlanta to allow antiquated building codes to
retard its urban construction. Admittedly there are many problems associated
with any urban renewal project but the slums are-a scar on Atlanta's face
‘and new building are the stiches needed to close that scar. A Progressive
set of building codes is the needle with which these stiches must be made.
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.. -Dear Mr.
As you know, our city ha s a l arge and growing demand for housing for all i ncome
groups.
I am aware of the needs of all of the citizens for adequate housing at a
price proportional to their ability to pay.
My
pTogram to increase the supply of
housing- with this goal in mind is just now bearing fruit o I most earne stly recommend its continuance under your admini stTation.
The Housing Re sources- Cornmitt ee, made up of many volunteers who have uns elfishly
given me their time and effor t, ha s been my met hod of keepi ng track of progr e ss in
the hou s ing prograrn.
Since many of the members of the cormnittee are fr ee of politica l
bia s, I have f ound it useful to have them investigate and report t o me on matters too
politica l ly de licate for my per s ona l intervention.
t echnique for a ccomplishing these de licate t asks
lose.
The commi t t ee ha s developed a
that I woul d hate t o see the city
I s t rongly recommend that you consi der continuing thi s method of operating
when this t ype of problem ar i ses.
But, specifica lly , I r e commend that the cit y continue t o b e r e ceptive to new
i deas in des i gn and construction of houses so t hat we may benefit f r om the technology
whi ch is ava ilab l e from many sources . We have architects and engineers on t he
committee who can advis e you imparti a lly on t hese mat t ers.
The problem of codes and
r est r ict i ve t rade pract ices has been minimi zed in Atlanta , but we are still t roubled
by t he lack of uniformit y between our codes and t hos e of surrounding areas,
This
often prevents us fr om obta ining maximum participation in hous ing contract s b ecause
the cont ractors who mi ght b id ar e unfamiliar with or won ' t work with Atlanta codes .
I am satis fie d t hat Mr . Wofford,once he has a firm hand on hi s sta ff of building
inspect ors,will be able to a ss i st y ou in relieving thi s problem .
It is not nearly
as s evere now as it would be in a period of frantic pome building l i ke that which has
occurred i n other administrations .
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The Model Cities program must move ahea d faster than it is presently goin g .
You have an experienc ed staff in th e Mod e l Citi e s program and I recommend tha t
you insist on performa nce from it.
Ma ny studies h ave been on the area's needs.
It is essential that action be t a ken now to s a tisfy th em.
Atlanta Housing Authority ha s received a great deal of criticism, much of
it from people who are unaware of the total job which the authority has done.
The use of relocatabl e homes in Bedford - Pine a nd the .pl anned use of mobile home s
to further ea s e the sho r tage of lqw income housing durin g redevelopme nt are but
two of the id e as which- typify the work of th i s group.
I recommend th a t you
continue to urge them to consid e r new idea s on speeding up the job of providing
a decent home to everyone under t h e i r jurisdiction.
I have enjoyed the opportuni t y of crea ting a bett er environme nt for our
citizens.
Wh e n I loo k a t an ar ea li ke Thomas ville and con trast it with Cabb age-
town I c annot help bu t f eel tha t we ar e on right track. All we ne ed is mo r e s p eed.
Even t h ough I s ha ll be out of off i c e , I do n 't e xpe ct t o stop b e i ng conc erned
for our c iti z ens .
If th er e i s any i n which I c a n be o f a s s is tanc e t o you in
providing be tter hous ing , pl eas e fee l f ree t o c a ll up on me.
Sinc erely ,
Ivan Al len
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Dear Mr. :
As you know, our city has a large and growing demand for housing for all income
groups. I am aware of the needs of all of the citizens for adequate housing at a
price proportional to their ability to pay. My program to increase the supply of
housing with this goal in mind is just now bearing fruit. I most earnestly recom-
mend its continuance under your administration.
The iouslig Rexdonces.Commattees made up of many volunteers who have unselfishly
given me their time and effort, has been my method of keeping track of progress in
the housing program. Since many of the members of the committee are free of political
bias, I have found it useful to have them investigate and report to me on matters too
politically delicate for my personal intervention. The committee has developed a.
technique for accomplishing these delicate tasks that I would hate to see the city
lose. I strongly recommend that you consider continuing this method of operating
when this type of problem arises.
But, specifically, I recommend that the city sonilnde to be receptive to new
ideas in design and construction of houses so that we may benefit from the technology
which is available from many sources. We have architects and engineers on the
committee who can advise you impartially on these matters. The problem of codes and
restrictive trade practices has been minimized in Atlanta, but we are still troubled
by the lack of uniformity between our codes and those of surrounding areas, This
often prevents us from obtaining maximum participation in housing contracts because
the contractors who might bid are unfamiliar with or won't work with Atlanta codes.
I am satisfied that Mr. Wofford;once he has a firm hand on his staff of building
inspectors,will be able to assist you in relieving this problem. It is not nearly
as severe now as it would be in a period of frantic home building like that which has
occurred in other administrations.
The Model Cities program must move ahead faster than it is presently going.
You have an experienced staff in the Model Cities program and I recommend that
you insist on performance from it. Many studies have been on the area's needs.
It is essential that action be taken now to satisfy them,
Atlanta Housing Authority has received a great deal of criticism, much of
it from people who are unaware of the total job which the authority has done.
The use of relocatable homes in Bedford-Pine and the planned use of mobile homes
to further ease the shortage of low income housing during redevelopment are but
two of the ideas which typify the work of this group. I recommend that you
continue to urge them to consider new ideas on speeding up the job of providing
a decent home to everyone under their jurisdiction.
I have enjoyed the opportunity of creating a better environment for our
citizens, When I look at an area like Thomasville and contrast it with Cabbage-
town I cannot help but feel that we are on right track. All we need is more speed.
Even though I shall be out of office, I don't expect to stop being concerned
for our citizens. If there is any in which I can be of assistance to you in
providing better housing, please feel free to call upon me.
Sincerely,
Ivan Allen
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ENOXNEERXNO- EXl?ERXJl.1:ENT
GE O RGI.A
INSTITUTE
o f
ST.A.T XON
TE C ::E-:r:NO LOGY-
Indus t rial Developn-:i.ent D ivision
1138 """C/V. Peu.ohtr ee Street
.A.tlan t n. 0-001~g10.. 3 0 3 0 0
873 - 8931 Area. C ode 4 04
September 30, 1969
Mr. Cecil Alexander, Chairman
Hous i ng Resources Coimni ttee
City Hall
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Dear Mr. Alexander :
At i t s l ast meeting on September 24 the panel adopt ed the fol l owing plan
for ·i ts act i vities b etween October and January . The p lan is based on the assumption that the winner of the mayoralty election wi l l want to continue Mayor
Allen ' s work to improve housing in the city. Wherever possible the plan includes only short t erm goals which are close to realization because the possib ility exists that the committee will not continue. It will be manifestly
unfair to r aise the hopes of clients and then be unable to complete the work _
whi ch was started .
Code s and· Code Restrictions
·D
The study of specific points in existing codn~ should continue. Mr . Thomas
Gib son, an Urb an Corps intern, completed a brief survey of the contents of the
codes during the summer . His report has been transmitted to the chairman . In
the opinion of this panel, his findin gs are typical of the probJ.ems which the
codes present to small builders in Atlanta . The panel recommends that his report be accept ed by the HRC and transmitted to Mr . Wofford for action. The
panel is aware that Mr . Gibson was not a technical specialist in codes, but his
findings are based on a literal reading of the codes, something which must be
done if the codes are to be interpreted individually by ea ch building inspector.
The Atlanta Housing Authority is planning the purchase and installation of
2~-0 mobile homes which will have be en manufactured in compliance with the city
codes. The use of these units represents a major departure for the city and one
that may signal a breakthrough in the ac cept ance of modular construction. The
panel plans to monitor the use of these mobile homes.
The Plumbing Advisory Board has agreed to a trial of pastic piping in drain,
waste and vent applicat ions in a single family home in the city. The panel i_s
interested in observing the reaction of the public to the progressive action of
the Plumbing Advisory Board. It wishes to commend the board for being receptive
to technical advances . It also reminds the users of this innovation that it is
- incumbent upon them to establish the consumer acceptance of this product now
that -the board has taken action to make its use acceptable.
000000
Enc l. 2
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Mr. Cecil Alexander
Page 2
September 30, 1969
New Methods and Materials for Construction
The panel wishes to recognize the efforts of Urban East particularly those
of Mr, Edward Benson and the volunteer staff from the various city, county and
state agencies ,-1hich made it possible for the city to prepare a proposal under
Op@rati.Gn BreakthrGugh.
The panel is alsG aware gf twg p:i;-;i,v=;i,te prgr,oo o,li; vilLLch ·
offer. interesting possibilities for the de sign and construction of housing in
the city if they are funded by Hl.JD. The panel plans to remain abreast of Operation Breakthrough a nd advise the city- of ways in which it can benefit from that
program . .
Housing in the Model Cities
The panel notes with approval the decision of Mr. Johnson to limit further
studies of area problems and emphasize the construction of housing within the
funding now available. After conversation with local home builders, the panel
has determined that relatively little residential building is underwa y in the
city. Thi s mea ns that the construction capabilities of these contractors are
avail able for use in the Mode l Cities. Conversely, most of the construct ion is
in apartment houses which require other skills. Therefore, the panel recommends
that the Mode l Cities staff concentr ate on getting individua l town house, patio
house and low rise construction start ed in the near future whil e contra cting
companies are open for competitive bidding to ensure fair u se of the available
funds.
The· panel remai ns interested in the early :ilnpl ementation of' the a rmature
study as a means of controlling the expenditure of available funds. However, the
erection of homes should not be deferred until completion of this study. It is
regretable that funding was not ava ilable at an earlier date but it is imperative
that the study be completed as soon a s possible , even though it is during the
erection of some units rec ommended by the Eric Hill study. If its services are
needed, the panel ·will a s sist the Model Ci ties in the selection of de signs or
construction methods suitable for the area.
In summary , the panel recommends that the work of the Housing Resources
Committee be continued by the next administration. A pr oposed letter f or Mayor ·
Allen to deliver to his suc cessor on th i s point is attached. In the interim
between election and the completion of Mayor Allen's term, the committee should
reappraise its charges and recommend those to be considered f or continuation under
the new mayor.
Chairman, For the Pa nel
FJC:cp
lndu1truil D evel o pment Divi oion
Engi oo eriog E xperime nt S tation
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Georgia ln , titute of Te ch nology
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ENGINEERING EXPHRIMENT S'TaATIONn
GEHEORGIA INSTITUTE of THECENOLOGY
Industrial Development Division
11324 ‘VV. Peachtreo Street
Atlanta, Goorgia 30300
873-8951 Area Code 204 September 30, 1969
Mr. Cecil Alexander, Chairman
Housing Resources Committee
City Hall
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Dear Mr. Alexander:
At its last meeting on September 24 the panel adopted the following plan
for its activities between October and January. The plan is based on the as-
sumption that the winner of the mayoralty election will want to continue Mayor
Allen's work to improve housing in the city. Wherever possible the plan in-
cludes only short term goals which are close to realization because the possi-
bility exists that the committee will not continue. It will be manifestly
unfair to raise the hopes of clients and then be unable to complete the work
which was started.
Codes and Code Restrictions
The study of specific points in existing codes should continue. Mr. Thomas
Gibson, an Urban Corps intern, completed a brief survey of the contents of the
codes during the summer. His report has been transmitted to the chairman. In
the opinion of this panel, his findings are typical of the problems which the
codes present to small builders in Atlanta. The panel recommends that his re-
port be accepted by the HRC and transmitted to Mr. Wofford for action. The
panel is aware that Mr. Gibson was not a technical specialist in codes, but his
findings are based on a literal reading of the codes, something which must be
done if the codes are to be interpreted individually by each building inspector.
The Atlanta Housing Authority is planning the purchase and installation of
240 mobile homes which will have been manufactured in compliance with the city
codes. The use of these units represents a major departure for the city and one
that may signal a breakthrough in the acceptance of modular construction. The
panel plans to monitor the use of these mobile homes.
The Plumbing Advisory Board has agreed to a trial of pbastic piping in drain,
waste and vent applications in a single family home in the city. The panel is
interested in observing the reaction of the public to the progressive action of
the Plumbing Advisory Board. It wishes to commend the board for being receptive
to technical advances. It also reminds the users of this innovation that it is
-ineumbent upon them to establish the consumer acceptance of this product now
that-the board has taken action to make its use acceptable.
Enel, 2
Mr. Cecil Alexander
Page 2
September 30, 1969
New Methods and Materials for Construction
The panel wishes to recognize the efforts of Urban East particularly those
of Mr. Edward Benson and the volunteer staff from the various city, county and
state agencies which made it possible for the city to prepare a proposal under
Operation Breakthrough. The panel is also aware of two private proposals Which’
offer. interesting possibilities for the design and construction of housing in
the city if they are funded by HUD. The panel plans to remain abreast of Oper-
ation Breakthrough and advise the city- of ways in which it can benefit from that
program. . ens
Housing in the Model Cities
The panel notes with approval the decision of Mr. Johnson to limit further
studies of area problems and emphasize the construction of housing within the
funding now available. After conversation with local home builders, the panel
has determined that relatively little residential building is underway in the
city. This means that the construction capabilities of these contractors are
available for use in the Model Cities. Conversely, most of the construction is
in apartment houses which require other skills. Therefore, the panel recommends
that the Model Cities staff concentrate on getting individual town house, patio
house and low rise construction started in the near future while contracting
coripanies are open for competitive bidding to ensure fair use of the available
funds.
The panel remains interested in the early implementation of the armature
study as a means of controlling the expenditure of available funds. However, the
erection of homes should not be deferred until completion of this study. It is
regretable that funding was not available at an earlier date but it is imperative
that the study be completed as soon as possible, even though it is during the
erection of some units recommended by the Eric Hill study. If its services are
needed, the panel will assist the Model Cities in the selection of designs or
construction methods suitable for the area.
In summary, the panel recommends that the work of the Housing Resources
Committee be continued by the next administration. A proposed letter for Mayor’
Allen to deliver to his successor on this point is attached. In the interim
between election and the completion of Mayor Allen's term, the committee should
reappraise its charges and recommend those to be considered for continuation under
the new mayor.
Chairmen, For the Panel
FJC:ep
Industrial Development Division @ Enginecring Experiment Station e Georgia Inetitute of Technology
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NDP-1 970 FINANCING
·1
I
i
GROSS PROGRAM COST
ESTIMATED L.AND PROCEEDS
o·
$27,411,427
1,661 ,-087
NET PROGRAM COST
25, 750, 340
LOCAL SHARE
8, 583,447
Non- cash grants-in-aid
,._ Cash required (Board of Regents )
7,301,427
1,282,020
FEDERAL SHARE
Program Capital Grant
17,166,894
Relocation Grant
2,149,402
Rehabilitation Grant
1,469,700
Total Federal Capital Grant
Following
$20,785,996
HUD approval of additional Se ction 112 credits of
$1,116,140, cash required (Board of Regents ) reduced to$ 165,880e
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NDP-1970 FINANCING
GROSS PROGRAM COST : "$27,411,127
ESTIMATED LAND PROCEEDS 1 661 ,087
NET PROGRAM COST _ 255750, 30
LOCAL SHARE pam 8,583, hh7
Non=cash grants-in-aid 7,301,427
- Cash required (Board of Regents) 1,282,020 *
FEDERAL SHARE
Program Capital Grant 17,166,894
Relocation Grant 2,149,102
Rehabilitation Grant 1,469, 700
Total Federal Capital Grant $ 20,785,996
* Following HUD approval of additional Section 112 credits of
$ 1,116,1)0, cash required (Board of Regents) reduced to $ 165,880.
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NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOG·IEJT PROGFlAH
Pi10?0SED ACTIVITIES - 1970
NDP Area
Activity
1969
1970
Bedford-Pine
Acqui s ition-Parcels
Relocation-Fam ./Ind.
Demolition-Structures
Rehabilitation-Str uctures
Disposition-Acres
15li
130
247
130
141
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Model Citi es
EdgeHood
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Vine City
Georgia State
Lightning
Plunket town
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174
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Relocation-Fam./Ind.
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Rehabilitation
Disposition-Acres
11.7
8.2
Acqui sition
Reloca tion-F'am. /Ind.
Demolition-Structures
Rehabiiitat i on
Disposition-Acres
398
431
278
431
65.8
·1-183
Acqui sition
Relocation-Fam ./Ind.
Demoliti on-Structur es
Rehabi litation
Dispos ition-Acres
Planning
37
42
37
101
21
0
Acqui s ition
Reloca tion-Fa m./Ind.
Demolition-Structures
Rehabilitati on
Disposition-Acres
Acquisition
Reloca ti on-Fa~./I nd.
Demoliti on- Str uctur es
Rehabilitation
Disposition-Acr es
Acqu,i s ition
Relocation-Fam./Ind .
Demoliti on-Str uctu r e s
Rehabilitation
Disposition-Acres
Acqui s ition
Relocati on- Fam./Ind.
Demol i tion- Str uctures
Rehabil i t a t ion
Dispos ition-Acres
Acquis ition
Reloca t i on
Demoli t ion
Rehabili t ati on
Dispos ition
93
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483
588
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122
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NDP Area
Bedford-Pine
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Georgia Tech II
a
Model Cities
Edgewood
Vine City
Georgia State
Lightning
Plunkettown
NDP TOTALS
_ NEIGHBORIOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
PROPOSED ACTIVITIES - 1970
Activity
Acquisition-Parcels
Relocation-Fam./Ind.
Demolition-Structures
Rehabilitation-Structures
Disposition-Acres
Acquisition
Relocation-Fam./Ind.
Demolition-Structures
Rehabilitation
Disposition-Acres
Acquisition
Relocation-Fam. /Ind.
Demolition-Structures
Rehabilitation
Disposition-Acres
Acquisition
Relocation-Fam./Ind.
Demolition-Structures
Rehabilitation
Disposition-Acres
Acquisition
Rel ocation-Fam. /Ind.
Demolition-Structvres
Rehabilitation
Disposition-Acres
Acquisition Z
Relocation-Fan. /Ind.
DemoLition-Structures
Rehabilitation ,
Disposition-Acres
Acquisition
. Relocation-Fam. /Ind.
Demolition-Structures
Rehabilitation
Disposition-Acres
Acquisition
Relocation-Fam./Ind.
Demolition-Structures
Rehabilitation
Disposition-Acres
Acquisition
Relocation
Demolition
Rehabilitation
Disposition
1969
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DEP AR T MEN T
OF HOUS I NG
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AN D URBAN D E VELOPMEN T
PE AC H TRE E SE VEN T H BUIL DING, A TL AN T A, GEO RG I A 303 23
Room 645
REGION Ill
Septembe r 23 ) 1969
IN REP LY R E FE R TO :
~r. Le ster H. Persell s
~xecuti ve Dire c t or - 1Housi ng Authori t y of t he
Ci t y of Atl a nta
1824 Hurt Building
Atla nta ) Georgia
3030 3
I
Dea r Mr . Persells:
Sub j e ct:
Pro j e ct No. Ga . A-2
Ne i ghbor hood Development Program
Se cond Year Activities
We ha ve b een advised by Ass i stant Se cretary Lawre nce M. Cox t hat
$24, 000 )000 has been establi she d as the amount avail abl e for the
second year ' s a c tivi ty of the six Neighborhood Development Programs
now unde r way in Region III . 'l'his amount of capital grant funds
eq_ua l s 45 . 9% of the amount .al l o_c ated for the first year rs activity
for the six progr ams .
The Regi ona l Off i ce ha s the responsibili ty f or di viding the amount
of $2L~,OOO )000 among the six programs . We inte nd to use other
criteria tha n mer ely multiplying l ast year ' s a llocations by 45 . 9%;
each cityt s needs) its re cord of perfon,ance) and its ability to
stretch some activities into a subseq_uent year wil l be considered.
We provide iou this information as a basis for youx preparation of
t he Neighborhood Devel opment Program Application for 1970 .
Sincerely yours)
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Assi,stant Regional Administrator
f or Renewa l Ass istance
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Mr. Howard Openshaw
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Hol ee DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT net
» Wit 2 PEACHTREE SEVENTH BUILDING, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30323
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in Room 645 |
REGION III
September 23, 1969
IN REPLY REFER TO:
3REF
Mr. Lester H. Persells
Executive Director --
ousing Authority of the
City of Atlanta
‘Boh Hurt Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Dear Mr. Persells:
Subject: Project No. Ga. A«2 ‘
Neighborhood Development Program
Second Year Activities
We have been advised by Assistant Secretary Lawrence M. Cox that
$24,000,000 has been established as the amount available for the
second year's activity of the six Neighborhood Development Programs
now under way in Region III. This amount of capital grant funds
equals 45.9% of the amount allocated for the first year's activity
for the six programs.
The Regional Office has the responsibility for dividing the amount
of $24,000,000 among the six programs. We intend to use other
criteria than merely multiplying last year's allocations by 45.9%;
each city's needs, its record of performance, and its ability to
stretch some activities into a subsequent year will be considered.
We provide you this information as a basis for your preparation of
the Neighborhood Development Program Application for 1970.
Sincerely yours,
Saree
potins 20° John | Pamiese
Assistant Regional Administrator
for Renewal Assistance
Eo: 2-3 ih
ec; Mr. Howard Openshaw
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HOUSING RESOURCES COMMI TTEE
Oc tober 8 , 1969
Item:
Pr oposeq Neighborhood Devel opment Program for 1970.
Mr. Howard Openshawp Director of Redevelopment for the Atlanta Housing Auth~
orityp outlined Atlanta's proposed Nei ghb6rhood Dev.elopment Program for 1970.
The Program contains eight neighborhoods:
Be dford - Pine
GA. Tech II
Model Citi es
Edgewood
Vi ne City
Lightning
Plunket town
GA. State
New Areas
Maps and stati st ical summary indic a ting the proposed acti on program in individual areas was discuss e d. In summary, the 1970 ND? Program proposes the
acquisition of 922 parc e ls of l and, relocation of 1392 families and individuals, demoli t ion of 922 structures, rehab i litation of 830 structures and
disp osition of 116 acres of l and.
As a hous ing r e source for families displaced in the 1970 program, the Housing Authority wi ll compl e t9 and h ave ready for occupancy 2033 public housing
units and 650 dwe lling units for fam ilie s of low and modera te income.
The gross proj e ct cost of the 1970 NDP program is 27.4 milli on dollars. The
fede ral capital grant requested is 20.7 million, the local share is 8.5
million, 7.3 million include s non -cash grants-in-aid to be provide d by the
City and 1.2 million in cash tojbe provided by the Board of Regents . Following HUD approva l of additi on section 112 cre dits of 1.1 million dol l ars,
the ca s h re qui red by the Boa rd of Regents will be reduce d to $165,880.
On September 23, 1969 , the Department of Hous ing and Urban De velopme nt a dvised the Atl anta Housing Author ity that $24, 000,000 h a s been established
as the amount ava ilable ·for the 1970 activity o f the six Nei ghborhood Developmen t Programs now underway in Region I II . Thi s represents 45.9% of
the federal capital grant f unds available in the Region for 1969.
The Regional office of HUD will allocate the available funds for 1970 NDP
activities on the basis of each City's needs 9 its record of performance,
and its ability to postpone some ac tiviti es until a subsequent year.
Encl. ,1
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HOUSING RESOURCES COMMITTEE
October 8, 1969
.
Item: Proposed Neighborhood Development Program for 1970.
Mr. Howard Openshaw, Director of Redevelopment for the Atlanta Housing Auth-
ority, outlined Atlanta's proposed Neighborhood Development Program for 1970.
The Program contains eight neighborhoods:
_. Bedford-Pine
GA. Tech II
Model Cities
Edgewood
- Vine City
“Lightning
*+Plunkettown
“GA. State +New Areas
Maps and statistical summary indicating the proposed action program in in-
dividual areas was discussed. In summary, the 1970 NDP Program proposes the
acquisition of 922 parcels of land, relocation of 1392 families and indiv-
iduals, demolition of 922 structures, rehabilitation of 830 structures and
disposition of 116 acres of land.
As a housing resource for families displaced in the 1970 program, the Hous-
ing Authority will complets and have ready for occupancy 2033 public housing
units and 650 dwelling units for families of low and moderate income.
The gross project cost of the 1970 NDP program is 27.l1 million dollars. Ths
federal capital grant requested is 20.7 million, the local share is 8.5
million, 7.3 million includes non-cash grants-in-aid to be provided by the
City and 1.2 million in cash tojbe provided by the Board of Regents. Fol-
lowing HUD approval of addition section 112 credits of 1.1 million dollars,
the cash required by the Board of Regents will be reduced to $165,880.
On September 23, 1969, the Department of Housing and Urban Development ad-
vised the Atlanta Housing Authority that $2),000,000 has been established
as the amount available for the 1970 activity of the six Neighborhood De-
velopment Programs now underway in Region III. This represents 5.9% of
the federal capital grant funds available in the Region for 1969.
The Regional office of HUD will allocats the available funds for 1970 NDP
activities on the basis of each City's needs, its record of performance,
and its ability to postpone some activities until a subsequent year.
mech, 1
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824 Hurt Building
Atlanta, G eo rgi a 30303
Te!ep~one 523-6074
June 10, 1968
Housing Resources Connnittee
City of Atlanta
City Hall
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Attention:
Mr. Malcolm D. Jones
Re:
Gilbert Gardens - Ralph Pass ' s
letter of June 7, 1968, in response
to Mayor Allen ' s letter of May 31, 1968 .
Gentlemen:
Concerning the status of above-named project, the estimates have
not been approved by HUD and therefore·the developer's price of $4,028,775
is still only a tentative figure and subject to change . Assuming that
approval is imminent, we must then request additional money from HUD
to cover revised charges due to changes after the letter of intent .
In view of these facts it is improbable that a contract will be signed
by June 17, 1968.
Sincerely,
John R. Garner
Assistant Technical Director
JRG:gk
co:
i,4. Dan
i. Sweat, Jr., Director of Governmental Liaison
?.fr. Ralph P. Pass, Jr.
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824 Hurt Building
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Telephone 523-6074
June 10, 1968
Housing Resources Committee
City of Atlanta
City Hall
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Attention: Mr. Malcolm D. Jones
Re: Gilbert Gardens - Ralph Pass's
letter of June 7, 1968, in response
to Mayor Allen's letter of May 31, 1968.
Gentlemen:
Concerning the status of above-named project, the estimates have
not been approved by HUD and therefore the developer's price of $4,028,775
is still only a tentative figure and subject to change. Assuming that
approval is imminent, we must then request additional money from HUD
to cover revised charges due to changes after the letter of intent.
In view of these facts it is improbable that a contract will be signed
by June 17, 1968,
Sincerely,
John R. Garner
Assistant Technical Director
JRG: gk
ans viens Dan 8. Sweat, Jr., Director of Governmental Liaison
Mr. Ralph P. Pass, Jr.
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June 21 , 1968
MEMORANDUM
To: Col. Mal colm Jones
From: Dan Sweat
Attached is eom col"respondence I h ve ha.d with Mayor Floyd
Hyde of Fresno.
I heard bout his progr m at a W $hington meeting and
that he s nd u.s om - information.
Th y have som exc llent ideas and very good programs
underway.
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June 21, 1968
MEMORANDUM
To: Col, Malcolm Jones
From: Dan Sweat
Attached is some correspondence I have had with Mayor Floyd
Hyde of Fresno,
I heard about his program at a Washington meeting and asked
that he send us some information.
They have some excellent ideas and very good programs
underway.
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ADAMS-CATES COMPANY
ESTABLISHS:D
2ealtors
1887- IQE:i-4
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ALVIN B . CATES. JR.
1905
SALE~, LEA.SES
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COMME RCIAL. INOUSTR !AL
ANO INVESTMENT PROPErt.71£S
SUILDING
P . 0 . BOX 861
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
404/522-5"-77
30301
June 18, 1968.
~..r. Gilbert Boggs
Atlanta Housing Authority
808 Hurt Building
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Mr. Boggs:
I would like to propose to the Atlanta Housing Authority that you reconsider a possible "turn-key" site, with the general concept of a subdivision
development for Land Lot 245 of the 14th District of Fulton County. As
you will recall, this is the same area of the Sewell Road Project of last
fall where we were turned down on our application for A-1 zoning, primar ily due to the efforts of S.W.A.P.
However, we believe that we can control some 130 plus acres and using the
present zoning could deve lop a "turn- key sub-division" which would include
approx imately 130 multi-family garden units; approxima tely 300 units of
two-family "duplex " units and some place in the neighborhood of 125 single
family residenc es (18,000 square foot lots). Our initial concept would
also allow for a schoo l site and park site in the overall development
scheme, the school site to be offered at residential price to the schoo l
board and the park site o f approximit ~ ly 8 acres to be donat e d at $1.00
to the Parks Department.
We are awaiting your reaction to this general idea before we technically
tie up the land and employ a professional land planner. It would b e our
general concept to deve lop this in approx ima t e ly three stages, with some
of each size and type units develop e d in each st age.
Please let me hear from you concerning this possibility and I realize
that any comme nt on your part would b e compl e tely .inofficial.
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ADAMS-CATES COMPANY
ESTABLISHED 1905
ALVIN B. CATES KB. SACRE LEASES
tear-1904 MANAGEMENT, MOATGASE LOANS
JOHN O. CHILES Calt[ors COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL
‘eo - 1266 AND INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
ALVIN 8. CATES, UR. SUITE 20! HURT SUILDING
PRESICENT
P.O. BOX 6B6I 404/522-5477
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30301
June 18, 1968.
Mr. Gilbert Boegs
Atlanta Housing Authority
808 Hurt Building
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Mr. Boggs:
I would like to propose to the Atianta Housing Authority that you recon-
sider a possible "turn-key" site, with the general concept of a subdivision
development for Land Lot 245 of the 14th District of Fulton County. As
you will recall, this is the same area of the Sewell Road Project of last
fall where we were turned down on our application for A-1 zoning, primar-
ily due to the efforts of S.W.A.P.
However, we believe that we can control some 130 plus acres and using the
present zoning could develop a "turn-key sub-division" which would include
approximately 130 multi-family garden units; approximately 300 units of
two-family "duplex" units and some place in the neighborhood of 125 single
family residences (18,000 square foot lots). Our initial concept would
also allow for a school site and park site in the overall development
scheme, the school site to be offered at residential price to the school
board and the park site of approximately 8 acres to be donated at $1.00
to the Parks Department.
We are awaiting your reaction to this general idea before we technically
tie up the land and employ a professionali land planner. It would be our
general concept to develop this in approximately three stages, with some
of each size and type units developed in each stage.
Please let me hear from you concerning this possibility and 1 realize
that any comment on your part would be completely unofficial.
Yours very truly, A
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Ho POR BOF 7 / “TP
Nicholas G. Berryman wv
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA
PHONE 522- 4463
June 19, 1968
From Malcolm D. Jones,
Housing Coordinator
To:
Dan Sweat
Re:
Attached Correspondence
Due to the fact that several of the West
End Ministers, ·c itizen organizations and SWAP
all contended they were not opposed to Public
Housing, but to such a large number of low~income
families concentrated in one area, Cecil
Alexander suggested to Ham Douglas (attorney
for the ill fated Sewell Rd. Project, which
then consistedr of about 85 acres proposed for
650 apartment units under Turnkey) that he
believed it was worthwhile trying again for a ~
housing development of mixed type structures and
for mixed economic: · status. (See Item DNM-1
in HRC status report of HRC Low-income Housing
Status Report of January 15, 1968). This appears
to be the outgrowth of that suggestion.
Frankly, I do not believe another project,
all under Turnkey, would be any more successful
in this location than the first one, as it
would of necessity be occupied by people all
of whom would be in the low-income group. A
mixed program development on this location would
have a much better chance of success.
Although single family houses can legally
be developed under Turnkey, the 18,000 sq. ft.
lots proposed for this purpose is simple not
practical. The majority of the area is now
zoned R-5, minimum requirement for which is
F ORM 25- 15
�ATLANTA, GEORGIA
PHONE 522- 4463
June 19, 1968
From Malcolm D. Jones,
Housing Coordinator
Page 2
lots consisting of 7,500 sq. ft. For Turnkey
development the minimum lot size for singlefamily houses could appropriately be reduced
to s,ooonsq. ft., instead of being increased
to 18,000 sq. ft.
If single-family houses should be developed,
appropriate for a 18,000 sq. ft. lot, they would
not qualify for Public Housing and would not be
successful in the sub-division with Turnkey
apartments and duplexes, whereas less pretentious
houses and lot size might be.
In summary, I feel that there is
justification for reconsideration of this site
for a multi-program housing development, but
not as a 100% Turnkey project.
~~
Malcolm D. Jones
Housing Coordinator
Encl:
FORM 25-15
Letter and Memorandum
dated June 18, 1968
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Office of the’ Mayow
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
PHONE 522- 4463
June 19, 1968
From Malcolm D. Jones,
Housing Coordinator
To: Dan Sweat Re: Attached Correspondence
Due to the fact that several of the West
End Ministers, citizen organizations and SWAP
all contended they were not opposed to Public
Housing, but to such a large number of low-income
families concentrated in one area, Cecil
Alexander suggested to Ham Douglas (attorney
for the ili fated Sewell Rd. Project, which
then consisted of about 85 acres proposed for
650 apartment units under Turnkey) that he
believed it was worthwhile trying again for a
housing development of mixed type structures and
for mixed economic’ status, (See Item DNM-1
in HRC status report of HRC Low-income Housing
Status Report of January 15, 1968). This appears
to be the outgrowth of that suggestion.
Frankly, I do not believe another project,
all under Turnkey, would be any more successful
in this location than the first one, as it
would of necessity be occupied by people all
of whom would be in the low-income group. A
mixed program development on this location would
have a much better chance of success.
Although single family houses can legally
be developed under Turnkey, the 18,000 sq. ft.
lots proposed for this purpose is simple not
practical. The majority of the area is now
zoned R-5, minimum requirement for which is
FORM 25-15
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
PHONE 522- 4463
June 19, 1968
From Malcolm D. Jones, Page 2
Housing Coordinator
lots consisting of 7,500 sq. ft. For Turnkey
development the minimum lot size for single-
family houses could appropriately be reduced
to 5,000' sq. ft., instead of being increased
to 18,000 sq. ft.
If single-family houses should be developed,
appropriate for a 18,000 sq. ft. lot, they would
not qualify for Public Housing and would not be
successful in the sub-division with Turnkey
apartments and duplexes, whereas less pretentious
houses and lot size might be.
In summary, I feel that there is
justification for reconsideration of this site
for a multi-program housing development, but
not as a 100% Turnkey project.
Fachesbinn
Malcolm D. Jones
Housing Coordinator
Encl: Letter and Memorandum
dated June 18, 1968
FORM 25-15
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AT LANT A, GEORGIA
PHO:NE 522'- 4463
September ~ , 1969
From Malcolm D. Jones,
Housing Coordinator
Enclosed is complete rev1s1on, as of August 15, 1969,
of Status Report ·on the Low and Moderate Income Housing
program, in three sections: Summary, Inventory and
Index. The Summary shows comparison with rep·ort of
August 15, 1968. The Index is provided for convenience
in locating specific projects in the Inventory.
The Summary only is for release to the Public.
The Inventory and Index are consi~~red confidential and
are not for release to the Public.
This report shows the current status of the low and
moderate income housing program in Atlanta and the progress made through the efforts of the Housing Resources
Committee during the first half (through July 1969) of the
5-year program.
MDJ/mc
Encls:
FORM 25-15
Status Report in three Sections on the Low
and Moderate Income Housing Program.
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA
PHONE 522- 4463
September 15, 1969
From Malcolm D. Jones,
Housing Coordinator
TO: Aen, Sern Pdassedl V-.
Enclosed is complete revision, as of August 15,1969,
of Status Report on the Low and Moderate Income Housing
program, in three sections: Summary, Inventory and
Index. The Summary shows comparison with report of
August 15, 1968. The Index is provided for convenience
in locating specific projects in the Inventory.
The Summary only is for release to the Public.
The Inventory and Index are considered confidential and
are not for release to the Public.
This report shows the current status of the low and
moderate income housing program in Atlanta and the pro-
gress made through the efforts of the Housing Resources
Committee during the first half (through July 1969) of the
5-year program.
MDJ/mc
Encls: Status Report in three Sections on the Low
and Moderate Income Housing Program.
FORM 25-15
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, ADAMS - CATES COMPANY
ATLANfA
Date
June 18, 1968 .
From: __N_i_c_k_B_e_r_r_ym
__a_n____________
To: ___D_a_n_S_w_e_a_t_______________
Dear Dan:
As it is difficult to contact you by phone and
I know you are very busy, I feel that this note
and copy of the letter to Mr. Boggs would ~e
self-explanatory, but I would like for you to
consider it with your employer and let me know
of your unofficial reaction as to the timing
or feasibility of this proposal.
If you have any questions, please call me at
522-54 77 .
Thank you for your consideration.
Very truly yours,
Nicholas G. Berryman
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-ADAMS-CATES COMPANY
ATLANTA
O f fice Memo
Date June 18, 1968.
From: Nick Berryman
To: Dan Sweat
Dear Dan:
As it is difficult to contact you by phone and
I know you are very busy, I feel that this note
and copy of the letter to Mr. Boggs would be
self-explanatory, but I would like for you to
consider it with your employer and let me know
of your unofficial reaction as to the timing
or feasibility of this proposal.
If you have any questions, please call me at
522-5477.
Thank you for your consideration.
Very truly yours,
ck
Nicholas G. Berryman
NGB:eh
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