Due west of Midtown, two infill projects with both housing attainability and timeless architectural aesthetics at heart are ready for their closeup. 

Officials tell Urbanize Atlanta that ribbon-cutting ceremonies will take place next week for two projects led by nonprofit organization Westside Future Fund that will introduce nearly 60 new homes in English Avenue with throwback designs and scale.  

Leasing for both income-restricted developments—646 Echo St. and 839 Boone Boulevard—is also now live. 

Both projects were previously vacant lots within walking distance of Rodney Cook Sr. Park, the Westside Beltline Connector, the Echo Street West district, and other area landmarks. 

How facades have turned out, prior to the removal of construction fencing, at the 646 Echo St. project in English Avenue. Courtesy of Kronberg Urbanists + Architects

Example of interiors at the 646 Echo St. project. Westside Future Fund; courtesy of Kronberg Urbanists + Architects

WFF officials describe the 57 apartment offerings, ranging from studios to three-bedroom options, as high-quality and contemporary, designed for individuals and families with walkability, comfort, and budgets in mind.

Project designers Kronberg Urbanists + Architects say both projects will be reserved for residents earning between 30 and 80 percent of the area median income. 

The larger project, 839 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, counts 33 units, including three-bedroom apartments. Three retail spaces totaling 1,200 square feet are also included at the corner. 

Finished exteriors at the mixed-use 839 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard site. Westside Future Fund; courtesy of Kronberg Urbanists + Architects

Example of interiors at 839 Joseph E. Boone Boulevard in English Avenue. Westside Future Fund; courtesy of Kronberg Urbanists + Architects

The 646 Echo St. project, situated just south of Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, is offering 24 units. Those include ADA-accessible one and two-bedroom options, along with studios. 

Both properties fall within WFF’s Home on the Westside program, which aims to provide residents of English Avenue, Vine City, Ashview Heights, Just Us, and Atlanta University Center with rental and homeownership opportunities. Steps to apply for the WFF program housing can be found here. 

WFF officials have said priority will go to legacy residents, others returning to English Avenue, and people with strong ties to the community. 

Courtesy of Kronberg Urbanists + Architects

Westside Future Fund; courtesy of Kronberg Urbanists + Architects

Funding for the English Avenue projects was sourced from a Robert W. Woodruff Foundation grant, with additional capital provided by Invest Atlanta and WFF’s Impact Fund. 

Architects say rent prices at both projects will likely be tied to Invest Atlanta allowable rents for each unit type (see 2025 chart below). We’ve reached out to WFF reps this week to ensure the below numbers are reflective of the approach WFF is taking; this story will be updated if we hear back. 

Meanwhile, find more context and images in the gallery above. 

An Invest Atlanta chart from last year showing allowable rents at the type of projects in question across the metro. Invest Atlanta

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