Some buildings simply hold people. Others hold memory, and a community's hope for what comes next. Heritage Village @ West Lake on Atlanta's Westside, is both. A landmark with a story worth keeping The building opened in 1951 as the Waluhaje Hotel and Apartments, during the era of segregation. It became a trusted place for Black travelers and residents, and it earned a listing in the Green Book, the guide that helped Black Americans find safe lodging and welcoming businesses.

L-R: Jamal Goss(CBS), Tarnace Watkins, Janice Milner, Leonard L. Adams, Jr. and Jonathan Miller(CBS) A Westside landmark that once gave Black travelers a safe place to stay during segregation is beginning a new chapter, and CBS News Atlanta is telling the story. In a report published October 2, 2026, CBS News Atlanta reporter Jamal Goss traces the history of the Waluhaje Hotel, which opened in 1951 under Walter H. "Chief" Aiken. The hotel was listed in the Green Book, the tra

For 25 years, Quest Community Development Corporation (QuestCDC) has worked to advance economic and social justice on Atlanta's Westside — creating intentional communities where residents can build stable, sustainable futures. A key part of that work is made possible through an ongoing partnership with Fulton County. A Shared Mission Fulton County's Department of Community Development exists to strengthen people, families, and communities through partnerships with nonprofit,

As Heritage Village @ West Lake prepares to welcome its first residents, Quest Community Development Corporation (QuestCDC) continues building more than affordable housing. Through a new partnership with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Heritage Village will become a place where residents can access the services, coaching, and opportunities that create lasting economic mobility. The Urban League of Greater Atlanta will establish a presence at Heritage Village, bringing na