280 James P. Brawley Breaks Ground on Atlanta's Westside

280 James P. Brawley, an 18-unit fully affordable residential project, is under construction at 280 James P. Brawley Drive NW in Vine City. Previously tracked as Westside Affordable Housing Developments at James P. Brawley and Thurmond streets, the project has moved from proposed to active construction. BlackOak is developing, with design by Kronberg Urbanists + Architects.

All 18 units are income-restricted. Earlier filings showed no affordable component; updated filings confirm the full count is affordable.

Completion is expected by June 30, 2027. The site sits along the James P. Brawley Drive corridor near the Atlanta University Center, where several affordable housing initiatives are underway in Vine City and English Avenue.

Future coverage will track construction progress and leasing details.

Correction, Oct. 21, 2026: An earlier version of this story called the project Brawley Commons, which is a separate duplex project, and placed it in English Avenue. The 18-unit building is 280 James P. Brawley, in Vine City.