A Historic Day in Southwest Atlanta: Radiant Development Partners Celebrates Progress on Sylvan Hills II
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY HIGHLIGHT
July 15, 2025
Radiant Development Partners joined the City of Atlanta, Atlanta Housing, ANDP, EQ Housing Advisors, TCE Development, and other partners to celebrate the groundbreaking of Sylvan Hills II, formerly known as Sylvan Circle Apartments.
Sylvan Circle Apartments was originally built during World War II near Fort McPherson to serve as housing for military personnel. However, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published an ad post-WWII announcing the opening of Sylvan Circle Apartments on July 15, 1950. Now, 75 years later, we’re celebrating a new chapter. Ashani O’Mard, SVP, Strategic Housing Investments at Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP), reflected on this historic moment during the ceremony with a copy of the AJC ad:
“This land once held nearly 300 modest World War II-era apartments, and we’re proud to see it thoughtfully reimagined to serve today’s housing needs. The first phase of our Sylvan redevelopment brought 183 affordable senior homes to life, and today’s groundbreaking marks the start of 233 additional affordable and mixed-income homes.”
This transformative community will serve households earning between 30% and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), offering a mix of garden apartments, carriage homes, and townhomes. The project’s thoughtful design includes energy-efficient appliances, low-flow fixtures, walking trails, and shared outdoor amenities—all without relying on traditional Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs).
“Sylvan Hills II reflects what’s possible when mission-aligned partners come together with creativity, trust, and a shared vision for inclusive growth,” said Atlanta Housing in its official press release.
Radiant Development Partners is proud to be part of a team that is reimagining affordable housing delivery through innovative public-private partnerships.
“Collaboration is at the heart of how we build,” said our Founder and CEO, Sharon D. Guest. “This project is proof that with the right partners, we can unlock bold, equitable solutions to housing challenges that once felt out of reach.”
Read the full press release from Atlanta Housing: “Atlanta Housing and Partners Break Ground on $52M Sylvan Hills II Development”
Project Highlights:
Location: Sylvan Hills neighborhood, Atlanta, GA
Total Units: 233 affordable housing units
AMI Target: Households earning between 30% and 80% of AMI
Financing Structure: Eight-layer capital stack without LIHTCs
Financial Support: HUD, Walker & Dunlop, Atlanta Housing, City of Atlanta, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, Partners for Home, ANDP
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About the Partners
Radiant Development Partners
Radiant Development Partners is a Black woman-owned affordable housing development firm committed to creating equitable, sustainable, and community-centered housing solutions. With over 50 years of collective experience, the company leverages strategic public and private partnerships to create high-quality housing that fosters diverse and equitable communities, strengthens lives, and generates opportunities for residents to thrive.
TCE Development
TCE Development is an Atlanta-based real estate development firm with a focus on creating transformative housing projects that strengthen urban communities. The firm brings deep experience in multifamily development, prioritizing economic inclusion and long-term neighborhood investment.
EQ Housing Advisors
Founded in 2022, EQ Housing Advisors is a nonprofit impact investment and development firm focused on the creation and preservation of affordable housing. With a mission to address housing insecurity through collaboration and capital innovation, EQ works with mission-aligned partners to bring complex deals to life across the Southeast.
Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP)
Founded in 1991, ANDP develops, finances, and advocates for affordable housing at scale to promote racial equity and healthy communities across metro Atlanta. As a U.S. Treasury-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), ANDP has supported the creation of over 7,800 units of housing and invested more than $85 million in loans toward developments valued at nearly $1 billion.
Atlanta Housing (AH)
Atlanta Housing is the largest housing authority in Georgia and one of the largest in the nation. AH provides and facilitates affordable housing resources for nearly 27,000 low-income households, including AH-owned residential communities, tenant-based vouchers, supportive housing, and homeownership opportunities.