Atlanta Through the Archives

Techwood Homes Demolished

Summary

Techwood Homes demolished after extensive public debate due to its historical significance; signals the true end of public housing in Atlanta).

SOURCES:

Parker, Laura. “NEIGHBORING HOUSING PROJECT TARNISHES ATLANTA’S DREAM SITE FOR OLYMPIC GOLD.” Washington Post, July 7, 1991.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1991/07/07/neighboring-housing-project-tarnishes-atlantas-dream-site-for-olympic-gold/. Stokes, Stephanie. “The ’96 Olympics: Techwood And The New Face Of Public Housing.” WABE, July 17, 2016. https://www.wabe.org/96-olympics-techwood-and-new-face-public-housing/.