Brawley Commons Breaks Ground on Atlanta's Westside

BlackOak's 18-unit fully affordable project at 280 James P. Brawley Drive NW in English Avenue is now under construction, with completion set for mid-2027.

Site of Brawley Commons (280 James P. Brawley) at 280 James P. Brawley Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Site of Brawley Commons (280 James P. Brawley) at 280 James P. Brawley Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30314Satellite imagery © Mapbox, © Maxar — site map by Groundbreak

Brawley Commons, an 18-unit fully affordable residential project, is under construction at 280 James P. Brawley Drive NW in English Avenue. 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.

Site of Brawley Commons (280 James P. Brawley) at 280 James P. Brawley Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Site of Brawley Commons (280 James P. Brawley) at 280 James P. Brawley Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30314Satellite imagery © Mapbox, © Maxar — site map by Groundbreak
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All 18 units are income-restricted. Earlier filings showed no affordable component; updated filings confirm the full count is affordable.

Site of Brawley Commons (280 James P. Brawley) at 280 James P. Brawley Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Site of Brawley Commons (280 James P. Brawley) at 280 James P. Brawley Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30314Satellite imagery © Mapbox, © Maxar — site map by Groundbreak

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.

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Address
280 James P. Brawley Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
Units
18
Completion
Jun 29, 2027

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