Atlanta is seizing rundown apartments — here’s why…

Atlanta City Council just approved a major resolution — and it could change the future of neglected apartments across the city.

Here’s what happened:
- If multifamily apartments have been blighted for 10+ years, the city attorney can now use eminent domain to take them over. - Once seized, the properties will be evaluated and redeveloped into affordable housing.

The first two targets: Magnolia Park in Vine City and Azalea Gardens in Bankhead.

This comes after years of absentee landlords ignoring code enforcement, refusing to sell, and even hiding behind shell companies. Now the city says enough is enough. Do you think this is the right move to tackle blight and bring more affordable housing to Atlanta?