Q&A: DeKalb’s first-ever housing czar on how he’ll combat the affordability crisis

Q&A: DeKalb’s first-ever housing czar on how he’ll combat the affordability crisis

Earlier this month, Alan Ferguson resigned as Atlanta Housing’s (AH) top real estate official for a new job as DeKalb County’s first chief housing officer. Ferguson says DeKalb created the position in response to the widening housing crisis affecting households across the country. As chief housing officer, Ferguson is charged with developing the county’s first comprehensive housing plan, a policy roadmap for expanding its affordable housing stoc…