The University Community Development Corporation (UCDC) is a not-for-profit, community-based corporation. UCDC is supported by AUC Inc.

Since 1988, the purpose of the UCDC has been to improve the physical neighborhood and enhance the quality of life for the more than 15,000 residents in the areas adjacent to the Atlanta University Center (AUC). We do this by: 

1.      Developing sustainable communities that include both market rate and affordable housing with an emphasis on quality, affordable home ownership;

2.      Acquiring and reconstructing quality housing which include rental and for-sale units for affordable and mainstream household incomes;

3.      Promoting economic development including small business development, job creation, and commercial retail development in our neighborhoods. 

UCDC and the Westside communities work together in areas of common interest regarding the growth and development of our neighborhoods.  In 2001, we facilitated The Greater Atlanta University Community assessment.  This assessment is used as a guide to fulfill the community’s mission of housing, commercial and economic development.  It represents a collaborative effort by community organization leaders, residents, Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) leaders and AUC member institutions.