Our MOdel

East Savannah United will strengthen the relationship with Purpose Built Communities (purposebuiltcommunities.org), which started with acclaimed East Lake community in Atlanta and now comprises 30 comprehensive community revitalization projects across the United States. East Savannah united will serve as a catalyst to address additional community need and a model for neighborhood support and revitalization. The Purpose Built model is driven by the voices and vision of neighborhood residents. Local Community Quarterback Organizations translate that vision into a strategic plan, collaborating with residents and public and private partners to bring it to life. 

When people receive an exceptional early education, have high-quality options for places to call home, are surrounded by conditions that nurture their health and wellbeing, and are afforded opportunities to increase their wealth and economic mobility—within their own neighborhood and beyond—prosperity becomes commonplace. In a Purpose Built Community, you will find parks and grocery stores, high-quality schools, excellent homes for every budget, and businesses that serve the needs of the neighborhood. Generations of legacy residents feel valued and discover community with those new to the neighborhood—leading to lives filled with choice and possibility.

Mixed-income housing

Giving legacy residents more choices for where to live while attracting new people to the neighborhood is the cornerstone of our model. Community Quarterback Organizations implement mixed-income housing strategies that offer home ownership and high-quality rentals for people and families across a broad range of incomes. The relationships and connections that bloom across socioeconomic levels provide a springboard to success for all residents.​
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Community wellbeing

Healthy neighborhoods provide the conditions that every person needs to thrive. They are places where residents can breathe clean air, enjoy nature, and feel a deep sense of connection and belonging. Community Quarterback Organizations work with a broad set of partners to build facilities, outdoor spaces, and programming that promote community wellbeing. Food deserts are filled, culture and community flourish, and environmental needs are met and sustained.

defined neighborhood

Neighborhoods are the unit of change that can have the greatest impact on people’s lives, changing life trajectories for the lowest-income residents, improving health outcomes, and increasing upward mobility.

Cradle-to-college graduation

Great schools anchor thriving neighborhoods. Their ability to uplift culture and community, amplify opportunity for residents, and bring long-term economic value makes them essential to the fabric of a neighborhood. Working with residents, community partners, school systems, and other educational organizations, Community Quarterback Organizations help build a high-quality education pipeline, starting in infancy and continuing to high school graduation, college, and beyond.

economic vitality

To maintain great housing, excellent schools, and improved wellbeing, there must be commercial activity and investments that directly benefit residents. Community Quarterback Organizations work to create local access to high-quality goods, services, and retail that meet the needs of the community. In addition, they help residents tap into employment and business ownership opportunities—making it possible for individuals to unlock their full economic potential.

community quarterback

Neighborhoods are the unit of change that can have the greatest impact on people’s lives, changing life trajectories for the lowest-income residents, improving health outcomes, and increasing upward mobility.

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