One of DeKalb County’s busiest MARTA stations is getting a makeover

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), along with the Housing Authority of DeKalb County (HADC) broke ground on a project to redevelop one of MARTA’s busiest stations.

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It will be the Kensington MARTA station in Avondale Estates.

The development will include affordable housing, retail and green space.

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“A lot of people who need affordable housing, a big part of their problem is transportation,” said Pete Walker, HADC President and CEO.

The area will be 100% affordable housing, along with the new headquarters for the DeKalb County Housing Authority.

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