Microsoft donated the Atlanta land in November 2025
Microsoft donated about 22.5 acres of land in Atlanta in November 2025. It is tied to Mayor Andre Dickens’ wider goal of constructing or preserving 20,000 affordable housing units across Atlanta by 2029. The City of Atlanta and Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (AUD) will hold a community celebration on September 12 to mark the donation and highlight the work ahead. Microsoft purchased the Quarry Yards property in 2021 and had committed to reserving about one-quarter of the property for community use. The approximately 22.5-acre parcel was donated to the City of Atlanta in November 2025 through AUD fronts Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway in Grove Park.
“The community event, held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, will underscore the significance of the November 2025 land donation and highlight the next phase of work to create community-focused development and expanded opportunities for Grove Park residents,” reads a release from the Mayor’s office, City of Atlanta. The city says its location could help connect residents with nearby community resources, including KIPP Woodson Academy and the Grove Park Recreation Center. “This land donation also aims to help advance Mayor Dickens’ goal of constructing or preserving 20,000 affordable housing units by 2029,” according to the mayor’s office release.
The city is now moving into the next phase of plans for the property located at Quarry Yards in the Grove Park neighborhood. The donation is part of a partnership between Microsoft, the City of Atlanta and AUD to turn the property toward uses that can benefit the surrounding community. AUD’s mission is to use publicly controlled land to create mixed-income communities with amenities and long-term affordability. The organization is working with the city and Microsoft on the future use of the Quarry Yards parcel.
Atlanta Land Donation Aims to Boost Affordable Housing Development
Atlanta’s Mayor Dickens has announced a land donation intended to facilitate the construction or preservation of 20,000 affordable housing units by 2029. The city plans to utilize this publicly controlled land to advance its housing goals, making it available for development projects aimed at increasing affordable housing options across the city.