With the December 3 Waterworks ribbon cutting now complete—and Cooper Street approaching module setting in mid-December— Vantem delivers modular apartments to help the city meet its 2025 housing goals with speed, quality and flexibility. Two Vantem projects will supply the city with 212 new housing units.
Atlanta, GA — December 9, 2025 | Vantem News & Press
Vantem, a leading provider of energy-efficient, factory-built modular housing, is proud to be building for the City of Atlanta’s Rapid Housing Initiative—the Waterworks and Cooper Street developments. The Rapid Housing Initiative is an effort to deliver 500 rapid-housing units by the end of 2025, along with support services that include case management, mental health care, and workforce development.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, and project partners—including Atlantica Properties, Partners for HOME, Niles Bolton Associates, The Beck Group, and Vantem—celebrated the Waterworks ribbon cutting on December 3, 2025, marking the completion of 100 modular studio units.
At the Cooper Street site—where Buckhaven Construction Services joins the same project partners as general contractor—site work is nearly complete, with module setting planned for mid-December. Once installed, the 112 Vantem-built modules will expand Atlanta’s permanent supportive housing capacity and further support the city’s goals.
“The City of Atlanta is proud to partner with Vantem to bring these highly efficient modular transitional housing options to the city, which will ensure some of our most vulnerable communities have access to dignified and safe housing,” said Mayor Andre Dickens. “Our work through our Rapid Housing Initiative continues to provide innovative housing options in the city, helping us serve the community and providing an opportunity for all.”
Project Highlights
- Waterworks: Two three‑story modular buildings delivering 100 studio units for individuals earning less than 30% of area median income.
- Cooper Street: First phase includes 112 supportive housing units.
Vantem’s Value Proposition
- Speed & Efficiency: Modular construction reduces build time by up to 50% compared to traditional site‑built methods.
- Cost-Effective: By building homes in a factory, similar to automotive production lines, Vantem increases productivity and lowers costs as compared to traditional site-building.
- Quality & Resilience: Durable materials engineered to withstand the challenging climates of the Southeast ensures long‑term performance and peace of mind.
- Energy Performance: Precision-built, energy-efficient modules with net‑zero-ready designs result in lower operational costs and environmental footprints.
- Experience: Having delivered over 10 million square feet of modular real estate, Vantem has both the production capacity and technical expertise to scale across markets.
“We’re honored to partner with the City of Atlanta, Mayor Dickens, and developer Darion Dunn, Managing Partner of Atlantica Properties, to deliver these projects with speed and quality,” said Chris Anderson, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Vantem. “Waterworks and Cooper Street show what’s possible when innovation and collaboration come together, and we believe Atlanta can be a model for how cities nationwide tackle urgent housing challenges with efficiency.”
About Atlanta’s Rapid Housing Initiative
Mayor Andre Dickens and the City of Atlanta are committed to delivering innovative, high-impact solutions to address homelessness and housing insecurity. Through the Rapid Housing Initiative, the City is accelerating the delivery of deeply affordable and permanent supportive housing (PSH) across Atlanta —transforming underutilized land and properties into homes for individuals and families in need. This effort includes key modular developments like Waterworks and Cooper Street, delivered in partnership with Vantem, alongside a broader portfolio of rapid housing projects citywide. The City has set a goal of creating 500 units of Permanent Supportive Housing. Through a portfolio of projects citywide, we have already reached this milestone—with 500 PSH units included within 1,161 total units of housing now completed, under construction, or in development.
About Vantem
Vantem is a trusted partner in the construction industry, dedicated to helping developers increase profitability by reducing project and financing costs through energy-efficient, factory-built structures. As a global leader in modular construction, Vantem leverages proprietary technology and sustainable building practices to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Our innovative turnkey approach ensures faster build times, lower operational costs, and enhanced energy efficiency, making Vantem the ideal choice for developers seeking to optimize their projects and achieve superior returns on investment. Learn more at vantem.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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FAQs
What is the primary goal of Atlanta’s Rapid Housing Initiative, and how is Vantem supporting this effort?
The primary goal of Atlanta’s Rapid Housing Initiative is to deliver 500 rapid-housing units by the end of 2025, along with support services such as case management, mental health care, and workforce development. Vantem is supporting this effort by providing cost-effective, high-performance modular builds for two key developments, Waterworks and Cooper Street, which collectively supply the city with 212 new housing units.
What are the specific details regarding the housing units being delivered at the Waterworks and Cooper Street developments?
The Waterworks development consists of two three-story modular buildings, delivering 100 studio units intended for individuals earning less than 30% of the area median income. The Cooper Street project’s first phase includes 112 supportive housing units, which will expand Atlanta’s permanent supportive housing capacity.
What are four key elements of Vantem’s value proposition for modular construction?
Vantem’s key value proposition elements include:
- Energy Performance: Precision-built, energy-efficient modules with net-zero-ready designs result in lower operational costs and environmental footprints:
- Speed & Efficiency: Modular construction can reduce build time by up to 50% compared to traditional methods.
- Cost-Effective: Building homes in a factory, similar to an automotive production line, increases productivity and lowers costs.
- Quality & Resilience: Durable materials are engineered to withstand challenging climates, ensuring long-term performance.
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