The Rowen Foundation was honored at the Atlanta Business Chronicle Best in Real Estate Awards, recognizing the vision and dedication behind the launch of a transformational 2,000-acre Knowledge Community in Georgia.   HR&A is proud to serve as the operational leader for this groundbreaking initiative, directing all aspects of development—including real estate strategy, foundation operations, […]

HR&A positioned the Atlanta Beltline to achieve inclusive economic development through a commercial affordability strategy protecting small businesses and businesses of color. Working with Atlanta Beltline, Inc. and the Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative, our stakeholder engagement and data analysis produced actionable recommendations to preserve affordable commercial space amid the corridor's transformation.

Disrupting the cycle between homelessness and criminal legal system involvement starts with improving access to housing. HR&A conducted research for Enterprise Community Partners Southeast's Housing as a Pathway to Justice effort in Atlanta, mapping seven critical inflection points and recommending strategies for Enterprise to leverage its position as developer, convener, and policy expert.

HR&A Advisors was honored to contribute to two timely and forward-looking conversations at this year’s Urban Land Institute (ULI) Spring Meeting, which were focused on helping shape the national dialogue around resilient urban development and adaptive reuse.   HR&A curated and participated in the panel “Building Business, Building Communities: The Value of Commercial Affordability,” which […]

HR&A Advisors congratulates Senior Advisor Marilynn Davis on her appointment to the Board of Trustees of the American Academy in Rome! Marilynn will apply her past experiences in advisory roles and on several boards related to the arts, architecture, and cities to advance the Academy’s mission to “support innovative artists, writers, and scholars living and working […]

HR&A developed a comprehensive strategic plan for Georgia Institute of Technology to strengthen Tech Square's position as a globally competitive innovation district. Through visioning and strategic planning, HR&A delivered recommendations that directly informed the design of a new 420,000 square foot anchor building, established a framework for enhanced district governance, and created a roadmap for leveraging the district's diverse talent pipeline to cement Georgia Tech's role as a global convener of innovators.

HR&A led a multidisciplinary team to develop an implementation framework for community-led investment in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn neighborhood, working with local organizations to create the SAGE District model that prioritizes affordability, racial justice, and green infrastructure while building Black wealth and preventing displacement.

    “If work-from-home is here to stay, we need to bring those homes into downtown and fill those buildings with residents,” — Alena Green, director of economic development for downtown civic organization Central Atlanta Progress (CAP).    HR&A Advisors and architecture firm Lord Aeck Sargent analyzed downtown Atlanta’s infrastructure and regulatory environment to find […]

HR&A guided Clark Atlanta University through a comprehensive highest and best use analysis of two prominent campus sites, delivering development scenarios and financial feasibility assessments that positioned the historically Black institution to pursue mission-aligned public-private partnerships while creating long-term wealth for the university and surrounding community.

    We sat down with Senior Advisors Derek Fleming and Marilynn Davis to highlight the industry’s evolution towards genuine inclusion. They discuss the role of public-private partnerships in fostering equity and maximizing public engagement, especially in addressing the needs of Black communities.   There’s a growing recognition among companies regarding the importance of community […]