ARC Approves Housing Forward 2035 Regional Strategy

The Atlanta Regional Commission approved Housing Forward 2035, targeting 367,000 new homes across metro Atlanta by 2035, including 104,000 affordable units.

Official branding for Growing Together: Metro ATL Development Strategy, the Atlanta Regional Commission's Regional Development Plan through 2050
Official branding for Growing Together: Metro ATL Development Strategy, the Atlanta Regional Commission's Regional Development Plan through 2050Image via Atlanta Regional Commission

The Atlanta Regional Commission has approved Housing Forward 2035, a regional housing strategy targeting 367,000 residential units by the end of 2035, including 104,000 affordable units.

Official branding for Growing Together: Metro ATL Development Strategy, the Atlanta Regional Commission's regional development plan through 2050
Official branding for Growing Together: Metro ATL Development Strategy, the Atlanta Regional Commission's regional development plan through 2050Image via Atlanta Regional Commission
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The strategy consolidates ARC's earlier planning efforts, evolving from the Growing Together for 2050 regional plans, which were folded into the current framework after approval.

A walkable mixed-use district in metro Atlanta, illustrating the development vision in ARC's Growing Together plan
A walkable mixed-use district in metro Atlanta, illustrating the development vision in ARC's Growing Together planImage via Atlanta Regional Commission

The timeline has been compressed by 15 years, with the completion date moved from December 31, 2050, to December 31, 2035. The 104,000-unit affordable component was also formalized as part of the overall target.

As a policy framework rather than a single project, Housing Forward 2035 will guide housing production across ARC's multi-county planning area. Implementation requires coordination with local governments on zoning, permitting, and development activity.

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Address
Metro Atlanta region
Units
367,000
Completion
Dec 30, 2035

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