Dickens, city partners open 23-unit apartment for unhoused community

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, the community, and City partners hosted a grand opening ceremony for 729 Bonaventure on Tuesday, Dec. 3. This milestone in the Housing Office’s Rapid Housing Initiative is pivotal.Like The Melody, 729 Bonaventure will consist of 23 housing units, 100% of which will be housing for our chronically unsheltered community. Residents will receive critical wraparound support like case management and mental health services.Like& The Melody, 729 Bonaventure (above) will consist of 23 housing units, 100% of which will be housing for our chronically unsheltered community. Residents will receive critical wraparound support like case management and mental health services. Photo by Isaiah Singleton/The Atlanta VoiceDickens said lives can change in the blink of an eye, and when it happens, he believes it’s a responsibility to help neighbors get back on their feet.“In September, we, along with the Atlanta city council, passed the single largest investment in addressing homelessness in Atlanta’s history through a $50 million homeless opportunity bond, and today is one of the first of many deliveries on that commitment,” he said. “I’m so excited to be cutting the ribbon on our newest permanent supportive housing project here at 729 Bonaventure.”Last year, Dickens announced the goal of...