It’s all about choice: The Blank Foundation’s refreshed strategy for the Westside


When the Arthur M. Blank Foundation first began its work on Atlanta's Westside eight years ago, the philanthropic organization decided to keep its strategy broad. Among the focus areas: Education, health, economic development and housing.

Over that time, the Westside's seen rapid change. Notably, median sale prices of homes in the English Avenue and Vine City neighborhoods skyrocketed — from $22,000 in 2014 to $347,500 this year, according to First Multiple Listing Service data. Property taxes…

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