Bankhead Reimagined

Bankhead Reimagined

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Reimagine the Former Bankhead Courts Site

Atlanta Housing is inviting the public to help shape the future of the former Bankhead Courts public housing site in Northwest Atlanta. Through this Request for Ideas (“RFI”), AH is seeking input from the community, philanthropic and non-profit organizations, and commercial entities to contribute ideas for the redevelopment of this significant 35-acre vacant site.

This call for suggestions reflects our desire for greater transparency and public engagement as we move forward to determine the best use of this site, uniquely located in a light industrial and commercial corridor along Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, with connectivity to Interstates 285 and 20 and the Chattahoochee River. At the end of the RFI submission period, all ideas will be thoughtfully reviewed and compiled into a digital catalog, which will be showcased at an event highlighting the suggestions. Additional information including site characteristics and background is available in the full RFI document linked below.

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Submission

The submission process for this RFI is divided into two tracks: Short Response (Track I) and Long Response (Track II), depending on the scope of the idea. We are seeking creative ideas, and we encourage respondents to share their proposed concepts, visualizations, business models, and any other relevant information. Respondents must indicate whether they approve of AH sharing their ideas with a broader public or only with potential development partners.

Responses to this Request for Ideas must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on June 7, 2024. Ideas received after the deadline may not be considered. Please include the following elements in your response, as the most compelling concepts typically combine these aspects.

Short Response (Track 1)

  1. Provide an introduction and background of yourself or your company and explain why you are interested in the site.
  2. A brief description of your idea(s) for the site.
  3. Provide a short narrative explaining how the proposed idea supports AH’s mission and vision, provides equitable and sustainable development, and enhances the quality of life for residents of the Westside.
  4. A short narrative about how you believe implementing this idea/concept can help transform the West Side.
  5. (Optional) Illustrations or visuals that support your idea - i.e., conceptual plans, images, etc.

Long Response (Track II)

  1. Introduction (Max 4 Pages)

    1. Who you are (citizen, non-profit, public or private agency, or philanthropy) and why you are submitting a proposal.
    2. If an organization, provide a summary of you or your organization’s background (name, name of collaborators, company, etc.)

  2. Proposal (Max 8 Pages)

    1. Explain your proposal and why you believe it aligns with AH’s goals.
    2. A combination of the following to convey essential features of your proposal: conceptual designs/drawings, diagrams, renderings, or images of similar concepts.
    3. Provide a short narrative explaining how the proposed idea supports AH’s mission and vision, provides equitable and sustainable development, and enhances the quality of life for residents of the Westside.
    4. Provide a short narrative about how implementing this idea/concept can transform the Westside.
    5. Thoughts on the financial feasibility of your idea and how your ideas might be financed from public, philanthropic, and private sources.
    6. An explanation of who would be serviced by your proposal.
    7. A brief description of the key obstacles to the creation of your project, including potential funding needs.

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