Cypress 595 Brings 77 Deeply Affordable Units to Old Fourth Ward

Cypress 595 brings 77 deeply affordable units to Old Fourth Ward

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens speaks during a press conference on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) Cypress 595 is a 1500-unit preservation project across the Old Fourth Ward. The project, led by Wingate, has 77 “deeply affordable” units. Persons making less than 60% of the area median income can qualify, according to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. Many will accept Section 8 vouchers, which are u…

Former Ed White Hospital conversion to 71-unit affordable senior housing community advances in North Kenwood

The St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA) is expected to begin construction on the second phase of an extensive renovation to the former Edward White Hospital, converting the building into a 71-unit affordable housing complex for seniors, thanks to recently approved funding. Last Thursday, the St. Petersburg City Council approved $8.9 million in funding for the $42.5 million project underway at 2323 9th Avenue North in North Kenwood. The …