Dennis Richards

Vice President, Housing Policy & Development @Atlanta Beltline

Atlanta, GA, US

Manage the development of RFPs for ABI controlled sites.• Serve as a key member of the ABI Senior Team staff.• Lead the process for the identification and pursuit of sources of leverage funding for acquisition from public and private investors.• Hire, train, and supervise staff in the Housing Policy department. • Manage other predevelopment work, as assigned, in preparation for the sale or lease of ABI controlled land.• Provide guidance to the selected developer through entitlement to construction.• Create innovative solutions to create affordable housing• Coordinate public and private stakeholders for the benefit of coordinated, equitable development in specific geographic nodes as assigned.• Work with Invest Atlanta to review and refine BeltLine Affordable Housing Trust Fund Incentive applications annually.• Maintain a pipeline of developers to apply for BeltLine Trust Fund incentives.• Write requests for proposals for consultants, contractors, and other services required to implement the ABI housing program.• Provide digital presentations, written reports, letters and mailings regarding affordable housing strategies.• Ensure projects and trends are properly tracked, analyzed, and communicated internally and with project stakeholders.• Participate in community engagement and lead meetings with public and private stakeholders to coordinate and share progress.

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Science, Financial Management

Franklin University

Masters, Business Administration