English Avenue Campus Global Community Center
Revitalizing the Vine City community and protecting the historic neighborhood.
Strengthening the Community and Respecting our History
At the heart of Atlanta’s historic English Avenue, we’re transforming an historic local school into a vibrant new community asset. The Greater Vine City Opportunities Program is creating a place where neighbors can thrive—combining affordable housing with a state-of-the-art community center. This project will provide safe, stable homes and vital resources including job training and youth programs, while respecting the historic significance of English Avenue School. Rooted in history and built for the future, we are committed to strengthening the community.
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Greater Vine City Opportunities Program
Our Mission
The mission of the Greater Vine City Opportunities Program is to improve the quality of life for residents of Vine City, Atlanta, by fostering equitable redevelopment, preserving historic sites, and promoting a vibrant, mixed-use community. This includes creating housing opportunities, encouraging commercial and recreational development, and enhancing pedestrian safety and public transit access. The program also aims to reduce socio-economic distress by providing community amenities and addressing high crime and poverty rates.
Our Goals
Equitable Redevelopment:
The program focuses on redeveloping Vine City in a way that benefits existing residents and attracts new opportunities, while also preserving the area's historic character.
Housing Diversity:
The program aims to create a variety of housing options to meet the needs of different income levels within the community.
Mixed-Use Development:
The program encourages a mix of residential, commercial, industrial, cultural, and recreational uses to create a dynamic and vibrant environment.
Community Amenities:
The program aims to provide community amenities, especially for low-income residents, to improve their quality of life.
Safety and Access:
The program emphasizes pedestrian safety and encourages the use of public transportation.
Addressing Socioeconomic Distress:
The program works to reduce crime, poverty, and housing vacancy rates in the area.
Donate to Help Us Build!
Your support will bring us one step closer to providing affordable housing and a new community center for English Avenue.
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