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| BAN Housing Consultants James S. Robinson, president
900 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Phone 404 875-0781
June 3, 1968
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Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor of the City of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Re: Rawson-Washington Urban
Renewal Project
Martin Luther King, Jr., Village
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Mayor Allen:
I am writing at the request of Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr., in reply to
your letter of May 31, 1968, regarding the progress of the above captioned
project. Please be advised that the Application-Project Mortgage Insurance
(FHA Form 2013) with preliminary plans and specifications were submitted
to the Atlanta Insuring Office of the Federal Housing Administration this
morning, June 3, 1968. The Federal Housing Administration has expressed
its eagerness and willingness to expedite the processing of this case in
order to provide this needed housing at the earliest possible date.
A considerable amount of time and effort has been expended by the
Ebenezer Baptist Church and its representatives to insure the development
of a residential community which embodies the most advanced thinking in
multifamily living.
Our development plan provides for a high rise building consisting of twelve
stories, presenting a panorama view of downtown Atlanta, the express
ways and the spacious splendor of the City. This is the first attempt to
develop a high rise construction under Section 221(d)(3) of the National
Housing Act in the City of Atlanta. With the increasing awareness of the
need for high risé residential facilities, it is imperative that low to
moderate income families, especially families without children, are pro-
vided for in high rise construction in Central City. Larger families will
find spacious accommodations in 2, 3 or 4-bedroom size units with the
3 and 4 bedroom units designed with 11/2 baths. All low rise units are
town houses and garden type, two-story walk-up apartments, with ample
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Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr.
play areas and enclosed patios. A pedestrian walkway, free of vehicle
traffic, allows for safe access throughout the development.
A community shopping center consisting of approximately 7,000 square
feet form an integral part of this development concept which will provide
the daily essentials for residents and the general community. In addition,
an office building complex of approximately 3200 square feet, is incor-
porated in this community center, providing space for professional
offices and convenient type stores and shops. A day nursery designed to
accommodate preschool-age children of working mothers has been given
special study and the result of this intensive investigation regarding the
special needs of these children are reflected in our day-care center. A
coin-operated laundry facility is also provided. Our development plan
utilizes open spaces and green belts in order to provide a character of
individuality and sense of pride and appreciation. The total 193 unit
complex will be served by central air conditioning and heating.
We feel that Martin Luther King, Jr., Village will be an exciting and
important addition to the City of Atlanta and a major step forward in the
development of residential communities | in urban areas,
Your continued interest and cooperation - is greatly appreciated.
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Very truly -yours,
Hf S. ‘Robinser
cc: Martin Luther King, Sr.
Mr. Cary S. Hooks
Mr. Cecil Alexander
Mr. Albert Thompson
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| BAN Housing Consultants James S. Robinson, president
900 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Phone 404 875-0781
June 3, 1968
—“_ . ~ .
mane ee
Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr.
Mayor of the City of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Re: Rawson-Washington Urban
Renewal Project
Martin Luther King, Jr., Village
Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Mayor Allen:
I am writing at the request of Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr., in reply to
your letter of May 31, 1968, regarding the progress of the above captioned
project. Please be advised that the Application-Project Mortgage Insurance
(FHA Form 2013) with preliminary plans and specifications were submitted
to the Atlanta Insuring Office of the Federal Housing Administration this
morning, June 3, 1968. The Federal Housing Administration has expressed
its eagerness and willingness to expedite the processing of this case in
order to provide this needed housing at the earliest possible date.
A considerable amount of time and effort has been expended by the
Ebenezer Baptist Church and its representatives to insure the development
of a residential community which embodies the most advanced thinking in
multifamily living.
Our development plan provides for a high rise building consisting of twelve
stories, presenting a panorama view of downtown Atlanta, the express
ways and the spacious splendor of the City. This is the first attempt to
develop a high rise construction under Section 221(d)(3) of the National
Housing Act in the City of Atlanta. With the increasing awareness of the
need for high risé residential facilities, it is imperative that low to
moderate income families, especially families without children, are pro-
vided for in high rise construction in Central City. Larger families will
find spacious accommodations in 2, 3 or 4-bedroom size units with the
3 and 4 bedroom units designed with 11/2 baths. All low rise units are
town houses and garden type, two-story walk-up apartments, with ample
v ss X
Honorable Ivan Allen, Jr.
play areas and enclosed patios. A pedestrian walkway, free of vehicle
traffic, allows for safe access throughout the development.
A community shopping center consisting of approximately 7,000 square
feet form an integral part of this development concept which will provide
the daily essentials for residents and the general community. In addition,
an office building complex of approximately 3200 square feet, is incor-
porated in this community center, providing space for professional
offices and convenient type stores and shops. A day nursery designed to
accommodate preschool-age children of working mothers has been given
special study and the result of this intensive investigation regarding the
special needs of these children are reflected in our day-care center. A
coin-operated laundry facility is also provided. Our development plan
utilizes open spaces and green belts in order to provide a character of
individuality and sense of pride and appreciation. The total 193 unit
complex will be served by central air conditioning and heating.
We feel that Martin Luther King, Jr., Village will be an exciting and
important addition to the City of Atlanta and a major step forward in the
development of residential communities | in urban areas,
Your continued interest and cooperation - is greatly appreciated.
| ae.
Very truly -yours,
Hf S. ‘Robinser
cc: Martin Luther King, Sr.
Mr. Cary S. Hooks
Mr. Cecil Alexander
Mr. Albert Thompson