James Allen, Jr. Place, formerly Hightower Manor Apartments, is an existing affordable multifamily development located in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. Built in 1982, the nearly 40-year-old property was in need of an extensive renovation to bring the property to market quality standards, deal with significant system and building envelope issues, and sustain this vital affordable housing community for the future. The property consists of 129 one-bedroom units and houses residents that are 55 and older. In addition, less than 20% of the units are rented to persons with disabilities without age restrictions. This tenancy mix is intended to continue in order to allow residents to return to the property and will be designated under the Housing For Older Persons category.

James Allen, Jr. Place has now been fully renovated and preserved, and new community amenities have been added to properly accommodate resident needs. The new amenities include an arts & crafts room, movie theater, and package room. The existing community room, laundry room, computer room, meeting room, and fitness room have all been either enlarged and/or reconfigured to provide more functionality and to meet the state’s standards. The community is gated and served by surface parking, new elevators, and a designated loading area for pick-up/drop-offs. Additionally, the building includes space for a primary healthcare clinic through Matter Health.