Assistant Director, Neighborhood Revitalization
CurrentResponsible for the implementation of place-based initiatives, programs, and policies to accomplish a shared, strategic vision for community development. Responsible for identifying and sustaining strategic partnerships, managing consultants/vendor relationships, and seeking out investment and funding opportunities that can be leveraged with existing programs in pursuit of economic prosperity of our residents and communities. • Work extensively with community-based organizations, NPUs, stakeholders, public and private partners, and philanthropic organizations, to strategically coordinate investments, develop new initiatives, and implement programs to address economic mobility, income inequality, entrepreneurship, and community sustainability in various neighborhoods throughout Atlanta.• Advance various community development activities including neighborhood stabilization, public safety, retail and economic development, transportation/connectivity, streetscape improvement and the development of community amenities and facilities.• Analyze potential projects, including project readiness and feasibility, economic and community impact and consistency with redevelopment and corridor plans.• Work directly with internal and external parties to successfully close project transactions, including but not limited to, development of and adherence to closing schedule, negotiation of deal points, review and critique of governing loan/grant documents and collection of due diligence.
