In a one-on-one interview, Closer Look show host Rose Scott spoke with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens about his administration's progress, challenges and initiatives for addressing the housing crisis. During the discussion, Mayor Dickens talks about a partnership between the Atlanta Urban Development Corporation, Atlanta Housing, and the City of Atlanta to create more affordable housing units. He also shares details about plans for redevelopment projects, including The Mall West End and his support for light rail on the Atlanta Beltline.

In a one-on-one interview,&nbsp;Closer Look show host Rose Scott&nbsp;spoke&nbsp;with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/mayor-s-office/meet-the-mayor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens</a>&nbsp;about his administration's&nbsp;progress, challenges&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/mayor-s-office/moving-atlanta-forward-agenda/quality-housing-for-everyone" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">initiatives for addressing&nbsp;the&nbsp;housing&nbsp;crisis.</a>&nbsp;During the discussion, Mayor Dickens talks about a partnership between the Atlanta Urban Development Corporation, Atlanta Housing, and the City of Atlanta to create more affordable housing units. He also shares details about plans for redevelopment projects, including The Mall West End and his support for light rail on the Atlanta Beltline.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

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Atlanta Mayor announces new West End development during affordable housing talk on “Closer Look”

Studies have dubbed Atlanta the most overvalued housing market, with homes priced 50% higher than where they should be. Georgia voters say the housing crisis is among their top issues, and there’s mostly bipartisan agreement from voters about how federal authorities should address the problem. That’s according to new research from Dr. Steven Kull, director of the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland.



Rose talks with Kull and Terri Lee, the president and CEO of Atlanta Housing. Kull discusses his findings and how a second Trump administration might address the issue. Lee explains Atlanta’s approach to solving its housing crisis.  

Studies have dubbed Atlanta the most overvalued housing market, with homes priced 50% higher than where they should be. Georgia voters say the housing crisis is among their top issues, and there’s mostly bipartisan agreement from voters about how federal authorities should address the problem. That’s according to <a href="https://publicconsultation.org/housing/in-swing-states-bipartisan-majorities-favor-federal-government-actions-to-make-housing-more-affordable/">new research</a> from <a href="Dr.%20Steven%20Kull,%20director%20of%20the%20Program%20for%20Public%20Consultation%20at%20the%20University%20of%20Maryland">Dr. Steven Kull</a>, director of the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland.
 
Rose talks with Kull and Terri Lee, the president and CEO of <a href="https://www.atlantahousing.org/">Atlanta Housing</a>. Kull discusses his findings and how a second Trump administration might address the issue. Lee explains <a href="https://www.atlantahousing.org/ah-board-approves-five-year-strategic-plan-to-create-preserve-10000-housing-units/#:~:text=AH%20Press%20Releases-,AH%20Board%20Approves%20Five%2DYear%20Strategic%20Plan,Create%2C%20Preserve%2010%2C000%20Housing%20Units&amp;text=ATLANTA%20%2D%2D%20The%20Atlanta%20Housing,over%20the%20next%20five%20years.">Atlanta’s approach</a> to solving its housing crisis.

Addressing the affordable housing crisis under new Trump administration 

Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative (PAD) offers wraparound services to people experiencing extreme poverty, substance use and mental health disorders. The nonprofit organization also responds to non-emergency calls. PAD was expecting to renew a contract with the City of Atlanta. However, the city is pulling back. Moki Macias, who serves as the executive director of PAD, returns to “Closer Look,” to talk more about the unfolding situation and the future of her organization. 

“Luther: Never Too Much” is a new documentary that chronicles the life of the late Grammy-award-winning R&B singer, songwriter and record producer Luther Vandross. Documentarian Dawn Porter talks with Rose about creating the film and reflects on the life and legacy of the legendary singer. 

<a href="https://www.atlantapad.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Policing Alternatives &amp; Diversion Initiative (PAD)</a> offers wraparound services to people experiencing extreme poverty, substance use and mental health disorders. The nonprofit organization also responds to non-emergency calls. PAD was expecting to renew a contract with the City of Atlanta. However, the city is pulling back. <a href="https://www.atlantapad.org/leadership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Moki Macias</a>, who serves as the executive director of PAD, returns to “Closer Look,” to talk more about <a href="https://www.wabe.org/policing-alternative-nonprofit-faces-270000-funding-gap-due-to-atlanta-city-council-concerns-says-executive-director/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the unfolding situation</a> and the future of her organization. <a href="https://luthervandross.com/watch-the-trailer-for-luther-vandross-documentary-luther-never-too-much-exclusive/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Luther: Never Too Much”</a> is a new documentary that chronicles the life of the late Grammy-award-winning R&amp;B singer, songwriter and record producer Luther Vandross. <a href="https://www.trilogy-films.com/dawn-porter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Documentarian Dawn Porter</a> talks with Rose about creating the film and reflects on the life and legacy of the legendary singer.&nbsp;

Layoffs looming for PAD amid Atlanta contract uncertainty; Luther Vandross’ life story told in new documentary 

President-elect Donald Trump is now preparing to take office for his second term in office. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded the 2024 presidential race but is encouraging voters to stay engaged and to continue fighting for a better America. Emory professors Dr. Pearl Dowe and Andra Gillespie return to “Closer Look,” for analysis of post-presidential election results and what exit polls reveal about specific voting blocs.

 

Plus, for a journalists’ roundtable, Rose talks with Dan Whisenhunt, the founder and editor of Decaturish.com, Nsenga Burton, an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and editor-in-chief of The Burton Wire, and Donnell Suggs, the editor-in-chief of The Atlanta Voice. The group shares how they will approach covering the Trump administration for a second term.

President-elect Donald Trump is now preparing to take office for his second term in office. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded the 2024 presidential race but is encouraging voters to stay engaged and to continue fighting for a better America. Emory professors <a href="https://aas.emory.edu/people/bios/faculty/dowe-pearl.html#:~:text=Pearl%20Dowe%20is%20the%20Asa,faculty%20affairs%20at%20Emory%20University." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Pearl Dowe</a> and <a href="https://polisci.emory.edu/home/people/biography/gillespie-andra.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andra Gillespie</a> return to “Closer Look,” for analysis of post-presidential election results and what exit polls reveal about specific voting blocs.&nbsp;Plus, for a journalists’ roundtable, Rose talks with <a href="https://decaturish.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dan Whisenhunt</a>, the founder and editor of Decaturish.com, <a href="https://nsengaburton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nsenga Burton</a>, an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and editor-in-chief of <a href="https://theburtonwire.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Burton Wire</a>, and Donnell Suggs, the editor-in-chief of <a href="https://theatlantavoice.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Atlanta Voice</a>. The group shares how they will approach covering the Trump administration for a second term.

Atlanta Mayor announces new West End development during affordable housing talk on “Closer Look”

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