Atlanta's mayor announces new development plans for city's Westside
ATLANTA - Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed announced new development plans Wednesday morning for the city's Westside.
Reed spoke at a news conference at City of Refuge, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving Atlanta’s Westside. The company focuses on housing, youth development, health, wellness and vocation.
“Although the city has always been friends with City of Refuge, this morning we’re going to be better friends," Reed said.
Reed announced a new, workforce development for City of Refuge to help Westside residents.
"I am absolutely thrilled to join two of Atlanta’s iconic companies, and most special leaders, in contributing $1.25 million towards the $28 million capital campaign for the City of Refuge," Reed said.
The mayor was joined by Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy and Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent.
"I believe that the City of Refuge is core to the mission of developing the Westside of our city,” Reed said.