Event brings together top Atlanta elected officials, housing experts, nonprofit organizations and local law enforcement leaders to discuss pressing safety and housing challenges in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA (October 1, 2024) – Progress Residential, a leading provider of property management services for single-family rental homes in the U.S., hosted its inaugural Safety Summit: Safe Housing in Thriving Communities in Atlanta. The summit featured more than 25 speakers and panelists, including leaders from across Law Enforcement, Non-profit, Policy, and Housing sectors.
Hosted at the Georgia Municipal Association on Sept. 30, the event brought together housing experts, community organizers and nonprofits, local leaders, and elected officials to share insights and best practices for addressing the complex challenges of housing and public safety and drive dialogue around solutions. Participants had the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions, panel sessions, and networking with key stakeholders across various public/private sectors.
“The Safety Summit marks an important milestone in bringing leaders together to drive conversations around increasing access to secure, affordable housing in Atlanta and addressing public safety issues like squatting and trespassing,” said Dave Feldman, Co-President at Progress Residential. “We are deeply committed to understanding community challenges and we believe that collaborating with local partners and experts is critical to creating impactful solutions.”
Key themes discussed throughout the day included:
- Meeting Challenging Housing Needs: Leaders discussed how city and local governments are working together to meet evolving housing needs in the face of rapid economic growth and demographic changes. The panel also discussed barriers to homeownership and how renting offers a range of choices for attainable housing.
- Partnering with Better Outcomes: Local government leaders for the City of Atlanta engaged with local community organization leaders talked about the importance of public private partnerships and how they are vital to scaling affordable housing and ensuring that community voices are heard.
- Law Enforcement and Community: Law Enforcement leaders from South Fulton, Dekalb County, and Fulton County tackled topics around what local governments can do to support law enforcement to improve public safety and access to quality homes in safe neighborhoods where individuals and families can thrive.
"By continuing to strengthen our partnerships with local government, law enforcement, and community organizations, we are better equipped to create solutions that ensure safe, affordable housing for residents in the communities we serve,” said Harish Ramalingam, Co-President, Progress Residential. “We look forward to expanding these collaborations across the country as we build stronger, more resilient communities together."
ABOUT PROGRESS RESIDENTIAL
Progress Residential is a leading provider of property management services for more than 90,000 single-family rental homes in more than 30 markets across the US. We harness the power of data and technology and continuously identify opportunities to innovate and invest in the leasing and living experience for the residents we serve. Progress is proud to play a critical role in the housing ecosystem, expanding access to secure and stable housing and empowering residents to live in communities of their choice.