A new life for a historic Atlanta landmark, re-imagined to serve the community’s needs.
Roosevelt Hall was built in 1937 as an administrative building for University Homes, the first federal public housing project for African-American families. The comprehensive redesign ensures that Roosevelt becomes a versatile and dynamic centerpiece for the community, fostering educational opportunities, cultural enrichment and social engagement.
Honoring history
The renovation pays homage to the history of the building, and it’s evolution over time. Roosevelt Hall once housed eight storefront spaces for a five-and-dime store, dairy, barber, hair salon, three grocers, and a Yates and Milton Drugstore—a branch of a well-known African-American-owned pharmacy chain.
Now reimagined, the building is a hub for community connection with modern amenities and greenspace, designed to mobilize the community,
