Hattie Dorsey, Atlanta affordable housing pioneer and civil rights activist, dies

The woman who made fair housing in Atlanta her life’s work has died.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced the death of Hattie B. Dorsey on Wednesday.

Dorsey, 84, founded the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, launched in 1991 to combat the decline of affordable housing in metro Atlanta.

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“A tireless advocate for fair housing in our community, Ms. Dorsey’s pioneering efforts, including the creation and leadership of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP), have had a profound impact on shaping a more sustainable housing landscape. fair in Atlanta,” said Mayor Dickens. in a report. “His vision and dedication helped transform countless lives and neighborhoods, fostering a more inclusive Atlanta.”

She attended Spelman College before transferring and graduating from Clark Atlanta University, then known as Clark College, in 1964.

Dorsey later worked for the National Urban League and the NAACP Legal Defense Team in the 1970s and 1980s.

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In 1995, Dorsey launched a $16 million capital campaign with ANDP to accelerate housing construction before the 1996 Olympics.

“His contributions have left an indelible mark on our city and will continue to influence future generations,” Mayor Dickens continued.

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