Real Estate Developer Booker T. Washington is teaming up with Rapper Killer Mike to bring affordable housing to their hometown of Atlanta. There remains a wide gap between the number of Black and White homeowners in the U.S., and the pair are working to make homeownership more attainable for the Black community with their micro-home concept. So far, they’ve produced $60 million in real estate developments in the Atlanta area. Now, Washington joins “Closer Look with Rose Scott” to discuss their new $13 million project, give his insight on the housing market, and share his long term strategy for making housing more accessible and affordable.

 

We also revisit another unique affordable home project. Shipping containers travel all over the world and are constantly reused for transporting goods. Wanona Satcher, the CEO and founder of Mākhers Studio, sees even more potential in the durable, steel boxes. Back in February, Satcher gave the “Closer Look” team a tour of her East Point warehouse, and shared her vision for turning shipping containers into affordable housing.

Real Estate Developer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mr_booker_t/">Booker T. Washington</a> is teaming up with Rapper <a href="https://killermike.com/">Killer Mike</a> to bring affordable housing to their hometown of Atlanta. There remains a wide gap between the number of Black and White homeowners in the U.S., and the pair are working to make homeownership more attainable for the Black community with their <a href="https://techie-homes.com/">micro-home concept</a>. So far, they&rsquo;ve produced $60 million in real estate developments in the Atlanta area. Now, Washington joins &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>&rdquo; to discuss their new $13 million project, give his insight on the housing market, and share his long term strategy for making housing more accessible and affordable.
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We also revisit another unique affordable home project. Shipping containers travel all over the world and are constantly reused for transporting goods. Wanona Satcher, the CEO and founder of <a href="https://makhersstudio.com/">Mākhers Studio</a>, sees even more potential in the durable, steel boxes. Back in February, Satcher gave the &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; team a tour of her East Point warehouse, and shared her vision for <a href="https://www.wabe.org/makhers-studio-founder-builds-hope-for-housing-with-customized-shipping-containers/">turning shipping containers into affordable housing</a>.

"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.

Closer Look with Rose Scott

Rapper Killer Mike, Real Estate Developer team up to improve housing opportunities for Black community; Mākhers Studio creates affordable housing from shipping containers

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