Westside Perspectives

QuestCDC is proud to announce that Founder, President and CEO Leonard L. Adams Jr. has been named to Atlanta Magazine's 2026 Atlanta 500, recognizing the city's most influential leaders across business, government, education, and nonprofit sectors. Adams was honored in the Religion, Nonprofits & Advocacy category, marking his continued recognition among Atlanta's most impactful changemakers. The Atlanta 500 spotlights leaders who are shaping the city's future — and Adams' inc

From April 21–24, 2026, Quest Community Development Corporation (QuestCDC) was represented at the NeighborWorks Executive Symposium in Washington, D.C.—a national convening of leaders advancing community development across the country. QuestCDC Founder & CEO Leonard Adams and Board Director Marcus A. Billie joined peers from NeighborWorks America for a series of high-level discussions focused on housing, economic mobility, and sustainable community impact. The symposium creat

The QuestCares Supportive Services Team continues to operate with clear intention—advancing housing stability, strengthening compliance, and deepening its impact on community wellness. In the first quarter of the year, that commitment translated into measurable progress across program development, strategic partnerships, and resident engagement. Strengthening the Foundation This quarter marked several key operational milestones that reinforce the integrity and sustainability

Quest Community Development Corporation is proud to announce the addition of two experienced leaders who will play critical roles in advancing operational excellence and long-term sustainability. Nichole F. Woods joins QuestCDC as Senior Property Manager, leading the Property Management Department. In this role, she will oversee property performance across the portfolio, with a focus on driving occupancy, strengthening financial outcomes, and enhancing resident satisfaction.

Atlanta’s future was on full display as Andre Dickens delivered his 2026 State of the City Address—laying out an ambitious vision centered on equity, investment, and inclusive growth. Among the civic leaders, developers, and changemakers in attendance was Leonard L. Adams, Jr., Founder and CEO of Quest Community Development Corporation (QuestCDC), whose work continues to align with the city’s evolving priorities. A Defining Moment for Atlanta’s Next Chapter Mayor Dickens’ add

The Urban Institute convened a Small and Emerging Developers Roundtable on March 9, 2026, bringing together leaders from across the housing ecosystem to examine one of the field’s most pressing challenges: how to support small and emerging developers in moving from one-off projects to sustained, scalable development pipelines. At the center of the discussion was a defining question: What combinations of policy, capital, and capacity interventions can help developers grow with