Westside Future Fund breaks ground on its first from-scratch homes in Vine City

A $6.7 million building at 280 James P. Brawley will add 18 affordable homes aimed at Vine City families and educators tied to Hollis Innovation Academy.

MILESTONEVine City, 280 James P. BrawleyDrAug 17, 2026

Westside Future Fund broke ground August 17 at 280 James P. Brawley Drive on its first ground-up construction in Vine City. The $6.7 million building will hold 18 affordable homes reserved for neighborhood families and educators connected to Hollis Innovation Academy through the group's Home on the Westside program.

It is funded with a mix of corporate, philanthropic and public money. Construction runs through the third quarter of 2026, and residents are expected to move in by the second quarter of 2027.

Why it matters

After years of buying and fixing existing homes, the group building the Westside around the stadium is now adding brand-new affordable units, aimed squarely at keeping teachers and longtime families in the neighborhood.

JurisdictionCity of Atlanta
Scale18 affordable homes · $6.7M
TimelineOpens mid-2027
WhoWestside Future Fund
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