The Alanta Police Foundation will demolition vacant property in English Avenue in preparation to build homes
for Atlanta police officers and legacy residents. A dedication ceremony featuring APF, the Atlanta Police Department, city of Atlanta officials, members of the Arthur M. Blank Foundation and Westside Future Fund will take place Sept. 21 near the site.
The APF has created new opportunities for officers to purchase homes in strategic neighborhoods throughout Atlanta, to increase police visibility and enhance engagement between APD and the citizens they serve. Secure Neighborhoods offers sworn APD police officers affordable options and incentives to purchase a home that has been renovated or built from the ground up. This program is currently focused in three target neighborhoods: English Avenue, Vine City and Pittsburgh. Phase two of this project will also include opportunities for legacy residents in English Avenue and Vine City.
The Secure Neighborhoods program is focused on officer and recruit housing initiatives as well as increased police visibility through security patrols. Residents and visitors must be able to live in their homes, enjoy the City and feel secure, without undue concern for their safety and APF is committed to developing programs that include residents and partners to help make Atlanta safer.
New homes on the Westside by 2020
• 2016 - Phase I: five homes in Vine City completed
• 2017 - Phase II: 20 homes in English Avenue and Vine City for officers and legacy residents
• 2018 - Phase III: 10 homes – location TBD
Information: atlantapolicefoundation.org
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