The Macon-Bibb County Affordable Housing Fund marked a significant milestone Wednesday, January 21, 2025, as community leaders, partners, and residents gathered for the fund’s first ribbon cutting since its creation in 2024, celebrating the completion of the first homes at Tindall Fields. You can watch the full ceremony here.

The ceremony marked the completion of the first two homes in the Tindall Fields development, a project made possible through a partnership between the Affordable Housing Fund, Investment Development Group, and the Macon-Bibb County Land Bank Authority. The event represents the first of many projects currently underway through the fund.

Attendees toured the newly completed homes, one renovated and one newly constructed, getting a firsthand look at the quality and attention to detail built into the development.

“When you walk through these houses, you will see they are not speculative construction homes,” said Allen Wells with Investment Development Group. “There is everything in here that people deserve in a new home, and we have done everything we can to make it attainable.”

Leaders also emphasized the collaboration behind the project and the importance of each partner playing a role in moving affordable housing forward.

“These developments are just a great collaboration of partners who are deeply committed to their role,” said Natalie Bouyett, Executive Director of the Affordable Housing Fund. “Staying in their lane and doing what they do best.”

Mayor Lester Miller reflected on what the milestone represents for the future of housing in Macon-Bibb County.

“These are just the first two homes in what will be a growing neighborhood,” Mayor Miller said. “We’re not just building houses. We’re building stronger neighborhoods and brighter futures.”

Tindall Fields is transforming underutilized property into a walkable, service-connected neighborhood designed to support long-term stability for residents. When complete, the development will include one renovated home and ten newly constructed, energy-efficient homes located near schools, transit, employment, and healthcare.

You can see more pictures here.