🏠 Affordable housing milestone

Tuesday topics Sep. 17 — This week, we’ve got stories on The City of Atlanta reaching an affordable housing milestone with a new senior development in East Lake, a review of City Springs Theatre Company’s “The Producers,” and the reopening of a beloved gift shop in Buckhead.  First, a few headlines: A groundbreaking ceremony for the new $5 billion Rivian EV plant, which will sit on 2,000 acres along I-20 east of Atlanta and create 7,500 new jobs, was held today. The Atlanta City Council appointed disability advocate Carden Wyckoff to fill Amir Farokhi’s unexpired term representing District 2. The council also approved a $6 million agreement with PATH for the Peachtree Creek Greenway project. Early voting is underway in the runoff election for State Senate District 21. Democrat Debra Shigley and Republican Jason Dickerson are running to replace Republican Brandon Beach.  Along with lane closures along 10th and Piedmont in Midtown for sewer repairs, a major repaving project has kicked off west of Downtown on Perry Boulevard and West Marietta Street. Allow extra time for your journeys. Historic Oakland Cemetery reports that 60% of the niches planned for its new columbarium for cremated remains have already been sold.  Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter. • Affordable senior housing• Theatre Review: ‘The Producers’AND• Swoozie’s reopens Enjoy! Photo by Amanda Andrews Atlanta reaches affordable home milestone with senior housing redevelopment Atlanta housing leaders have cut the ribbon on a new senior housing redevelopment in East Lake. The project marks a major milestone on the road to Mayor Andre Dickens’ goal of creating or preserving 20,000 units of affordable housing by 2030. Dickens said the renovation of the Legacy at East Lake apartments places the city at 11,000 units of affordable housing. All 149 units in the complex will be made affordable for seniors 55 and at different levels based on area median income. Atlanta Housing CEO Terri Lee said their goal is to welcome people who have been priced out back into the community.  ➳ Read the full story here. Teach your old fur new tricks! SPONSORED BY RESTYLE YOUR FUR Do you have a sentimental fur, stole, jacket, or coat hanging in your closet, collecting dust and not being worn? Let Restyle Your Fur perform an unforgettable “trans-fur-mation.” Restyle Your Fur is a division of Labelle Furs, an Orlando 5th generation family business since 1919, and one of the few premier furriers in the US. Come visit our event at Magnolia Moon in Alpharetta City Center on Wednesday, Sept 17, and Thursday, Sept 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. during our recycle fur and mink restyling event.  Learn more here. Photo by Ben Rose Photography City Springs’ production of ‘The Producers’ is a zany delight Rough Draft theatre critic Manning Harris says City Springs Theatre Company’s production of “The Producers,” which continues through Sept. 21, is a zany delight. “City Springs is presenting a show with a cast, orchestra, and crew that is well-nigh flawless. You’ll see a production that Mel Brooks himself would applaud—vigorously,” Harris writes.  ➳ Read his full review here. Photo  via Swoozie’s Instagram Swoozie’s reopens in Buckhead Gift, party, and stationery shop Swoozie’s has reopened its original location in Buckhead and will celebrate with a five-day grand opening event beginning Sept. 17 The regional chain, which once had more than 40 locations, was reduced to just the one location at 4285 Roswell Road after the owners filed for bankruptcy. The store closed in February. Now, just a few months later, the family that founded Swoozie’s nearly 25 years ago is back in control and quietly reopened the store earlier this summer.  ➳ More on this story here. Explore more of our newsletters Did you know Silver Streak has other newsletters that go deeper into what’s happening across metro Atlanta?  Stacks: Our newest newsletter covering Atlanta’s literary scene, author profiles, book reviews, and more comes out the second Sunday of each month.  Sketchbook: All about Atlanta’s art scene. Artist profiles, art openings, museum events. Wednesdays.  Side Dish: News about the food scene. Beyond just openings and closings, Side Dish includes recipes and a regular feature on pop-ups. Thursdays.  Scene: The only newsletter focused on the movie world. Reviews, interviews, podcasts. Fridays.  All of our newsletters are free, you can unsubscribe at any time, and we never sell your data. Subscribe here.  Today’s Silver Streak was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke. The post 🏠 Affordable housing milestone appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.