FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Council Communications
Atlanta City Hall
55 Trinity Ave. SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

April 28, 2026

Community Development/Human Services Committee, Finance/Executive Committee Hosting Joint Work Session to Review Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative Commission Recommendations

WHO:  Atlanta City Council Community Development/Human Services Committee

 Atlanta City Council Finance/Executive Committee

             Invest Atlanta           

WHAT: Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative Commission Work Session                       

WHEN: Thursday, April 30, 10 a.m.   

WHERE: Larry M. Dingle Committee Room, Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue SW

BACKGROUND: The Community Development/Human Services Committee and the Finance/Executive Committee of the Atlanta City Council will convene a joint work session on Thursday, April 30, at 10 a.m. in the Larry M. Dingle Committee Room at Atlanta City Hall. The session will focus on reviewing the recommendations of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative Commission (NRIC).

The NRIC was established by the Council through Resolution 25-R-4088, bringing together representatives of civic institutions, foundations, nonprofits, and government officials to provide advice and recommendations concerning the design and implementation of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative and to ensure equitable economic opportunity for all residents.

"As Atlanta continues to experience historic growth, we recognize that this prosperity has not reached every neighborhood and every resident," said Matt Westmoreland, who serves as Chair of the Community Development/Human Services Committee. "The recommendations contained in this report are designed to directly address the challenges of generational disinvestment by proposing solutions that protect legacy residents from displacement while simultaneously creating neighborhoods that are whole, healthy, thriving and connected."

During the work session, Invest Atlanta will deliver a presentation to provide an overview of the Commission’s recommendations and key takeaways. Members of the Atlanta City Council will have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in discussion, and hear from the public.

"This report is the culmination of three months of analysis, learning, and collaboration, and it stands as a blueprint for how Atlanta can pursue growth in a way that is more equitable and inclusive," Finance/Executive Committee Chair Jason Winston said. "This report will help the City Council make informed decisions that align our city’s capital with our deepest values, ensuring that no neighborhood is left behind as we move Atlanta forward."

 About Atlanta City Council

The Atlanta City Council is the chief policy-making body for the City of Atlanta. It acts by considering and enacting all laws that govern the City. The Council also approves the operating and capital budgets for the City as recommended by the mayor, and it continually monitors revenues and expenditures for local government operations. The Atlanta City Council reviews and has the final say on many land-use and zoning matters. Major economic development projects for the City also fall under the council’s consideration.

The Council is composed of 12 districts and three at-large posts. Council representatives include: Council President: Marci Collier Overstreet; District 1: Jason Winston; District 2: Kelsea Bond; District 3: Byron Amos; District 4: Jason S. Dozier; District 5: Liliana Bakhtiari; District 6: Alex Wan; District 7: Thomas Worthy; District 8: Mary Norwood; District 9: Dustin Hillis; District 10: Andrea L. Boone; District 11: Wayne Martin; District 12: Antonio Lewis; Post 1 At-Large: Michael Julian Bond; Post 2 At-Large: Matt Westmoreland; and Post 3 At-Large: Eshé Collins

To learn more about the Atlanta City Council, please visit http://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/. For the latest updates, follow the Atlanta City Council on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.

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Office of Council Communications Contact:

Bill Doughty
wdoughty@atlantaga.gov
404-330-6056 

Tiffanie Kelly
trkelly@atlantaga.gov
404-330-6014