Microsoft donated 22.5 acres in Atlanta; city begins next phase for 20,000 homes
Microsoft has donated 22.5 acres of land in Atlanta to support the city's goal of creating 20,000 affordable housing units by 2029. The city is now moving into the next phase of development for the Quarry Yards property to benefit local residents.
Why it matters
This represents a significant corporate-public partnership aimed at addressing urban housing shortages and community development in a major US city.
Microsoft donated about 22.5 acres of land in Atlanta in November 2025. It is tied to Mayor Andre Dickens’ wider goal of constructing or preserving 20,000 affordable housing units across Atlanta by 2029. The city is now moving into the next phase of plans for the property located at Quarry Yards in the Grove Park neighborhood. The City of Atlanta and Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (AUD) will hold a community celebration on September 12 to mark the donation and highlight the work ahead.
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