Radiant Development Partners, Llc

What Radiant Development Partners, Llc does

Radiant Development Partners, LLC is an Atlanta, Georgia-based affordable housing real estate development firm founded in January 2023 by Sharon D. Guest. The firm specializes in developing multifamily and mixed-income rental housing across the 30%–80% Area Median Income (AMI) spectrum — including workforce housing, mixed-income apartments, high-rise developments, mixed-use properties, and supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. As of 2025, RDP has assembled an active portfolio of five developments totaling approximately 762 affordable units and roughly $263 million in project financing: Trinity Central Flats (218 units, $130M), Sylvan Hills II (233 units, $52M), ABI Garson Drive (130 units, $59M), The Kennedy at Barge (130 units, $44M), and The Kennedy at Riverside (50 units, $24.1M).

RDP's business model rests on three revenue streams: development fees collected as a percentage of total project cost for serving as lead developer; equity returns generated through co-ownership stakes in joint ventures with mission-aligned partners (EQ Housing Advisors, TCE Development, ANDP, Pennrose, CHNDC); and ancillary consulting services to organizations seeking to develop housing solutions. The firm earns no revenue from a consumer-facing product; all revenue is B2B and project-based, with pricing negotiated per development. Its go-to-market operates entirely through direct relationship-driven engagement with municipal governments, housing authorities, institutional capital providers (US Bank, Goldman Sachs, Community Development Trust, Walker & Dunlop, Berkadia), and co-development partners.

The firm's competitive differentiation is built on the ability to structure intricate multi-layer capital stacks — combining 9% and 4% LIHTCs, Tax Allocation Districts, HOME and CDBG funds, RAD, Housing Opportunity Bonds, conventional debt, FHA financing, and public grants — and on having executed at least one project (Sylvan Hills II) without relying on traditional LIHTCs. RDP is a Black woman-owned business certified by the NMSDC as a Minority Business Enterprise, positioning it for institutional investors and government agencies with explicit DEI sourcing requirements. RDP is privately held with no identified institutional outside investors, structured as a Georgia LLC.

Name

Radiant Development Partners, Llc

Legal name

Radiant Development Partners

Website

https://radiantdevelopmentpartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Radiant Development Partners is an Atlanta-based affordable housing developer founded in 2023 that delivers mixed-income and workforce rental housing through public-private partnerships, with 762 units across five active developments totaling approximately $263 million in financing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Real Estate Development

NAICS

New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Residential Building Construction (23611), Land Subdivision (23721)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Government-Backed CRE Lending (FHA/HUD/USDA) (FSALADAE)

Keywords

• Affordable housing development
• Public-private partnerships
• Real estate development
• Mixed-income housing
• Workforce housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Development Fees: RDP earns development fees as the lead developer on each project, structured as a percentage of total project costs. These fees cover project management, development oversight, and coordination across the capital stack from predevelopment through construction and lease-up.
2. Equity Returns from Owned Developments: As a co-owner/co-developer in joint ventures (e.g., with EQ Housing Advisors, TCE Development, CHNDC), RDP holds equity stakes in completed projects and earns returns through rental income, asset appreciation, and exit proceeds over the hold period.
3. Consulting Services: RDP offers consulting services to organizations seeking to create impactful housing solutions, providing expertise in project feasibility, financing strategies, and development processes. This represents a fee-for-service revenue stream for advisory work.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Radiant Development Partners is an Atlanta-based affordable housing real estate development firm that develops multifamily and mixed-use properties through public-private partnerships (P3s). The firm structures complex multi-layer capital stacks combining LIHTCs, Tax Allocation Districts, HOME, CDBG, RAD, Housing Opportunity Bonds, tax-exempt bonds, conventional debt, FHA financing, and public grants to deliver housing serving households from 30%–80% of AMI. Services include lead development, joint-venture co-development, project feasibility, and consulting on affordable housing strategy.

Product overview

Radiant Development Partners is an affordable housing development firm offering a portfolio of residential housing products across the Atlanta metro area. The company develops multiple distinct housing projects including workforce housing communities (Sylvan Hills II, The Kennedy at Riverside), high-rise mixed-income developments (Trinity Central Flats), mixed-use multifamily properties (ABI Garson Drive), and multifamily affordable housing (The Kennedy at Barge). Services include public-private partnership development, LIHTC financing, mixed-income community development, and consulting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sylvan Hills II A 233-unit family apartment community in Atlanta's Sylvan Hills neighborhood, offering garden apartments, carriage homes, and townhomes across the 10.15-acre former Sylvan Circle Apartments site. Serves households earning 30%–80% of AMI without traditional LIHTC financing, structured through an eight-layer capital stack. Developed in partnership with TCE Development, EQ Housing Advisors, and ANDP.
• The Kennedy at Riverside A 50-unit mixed-income affordable housing development in Atlanta's Perry Bolton neighborhood featuring studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units including three Live/Workspaces for small business owners. 90% of units serve households at 50%–60% AMI, with financing closed at $24.1M including US Bank LIHTC equity, a Community Development Trust permanent loan, and Invest Atlanta TAD support.
• Trinity Central Flats A 10-story, 218-unit high-rise affordable housing development in South Downtown Atlanta at 104 Trinity Avenue. Serves households at 50%–80% AMI with 20 units reserved for individuals experiencing homelessness, in partnership with organizations including Partners for HOME and CSH. Procured through Invest Atlanta with financing from Goldman Sachs, National Housing Affordable Trust, Advantage Capital, and other partners.
• ABI Garson Drive A $59 million mixed-use multifamily development along Atlanta's Beltline corridor featuring 130 units across 2.94 acres. Developed in partnership with EQ Housing Advisors, Pennrose, LLC, and Atlanta Beltline, Inc., as a mixed-use affordable project near the Lindbergh MARTA station.
• The Kennedy at Barge A $44 million, 130-unit multifamily development on 2.7 acres in Atlanta, Georgia. A four-story project developed in partnership with EQ Housing Advisors, targeting creation of 200 new jobs alongside the affordable housing delivery.
• Affordable Housing Consulting Services Advisory and consulting services for organizations seeking to create impactful housing solutions, providing expertise in project feasibility, financing strategies, and development processes on a fee-for-service basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• $263M in total funding secured across 5+ development projects
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (AUDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAUDC partnered with The Kennedy at Riverside through a Private Enterprise Agreement, allowing the project to benefit from a property tax exemption. AUDC is also a partner on Trinity Central Flats. The relationship provides RDP with tax abatement advantages that improve project economics.
• EQ Housing AdvisorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEQ Housing Advisors is a nonprofit impact investment and development firm founded in 2022, participating as co-owner/co-developer on The Kennedy at Riverside, Kennedy at Barge, and ABI Garson Drive. EQ contributes mission alignment, nonprofit status, and capital innovation to joint venture partnerships with RDP.
• TCE DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCE Development is an Atlanta-based real estate development firm and co-developer on Sylvan Hills II with RDP, EQ Housing Advisors, and ANDP. TCE focuses on transformative housing projects that strengthen urban communities.
• Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANDP is a U.S. Treasury-certified CDFI and co-development partner on Sylvan Hills II. Founded in 1991, ANDP has supported creation of over 7,800 housing units and invested more than $85M in loans toward developments valued at nearly $1B. ANDP provides community relationships, land access, and CDFI financing.
• Pennrose, LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennrose, LLC is a co-development partner with RDP on ABI Garson Drive. Pennrose brings national affordable housing development expertise and additional financing relationships to the project.
• Capitol Hill Neighborhood Development Corporation (CHNDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHNDC is a nonprofit comprised of three Atlanta churches and serves as co-owner/co-developer of Trinity Central Flats. CHNDC's church-owned land and nonprofit status were instrumental in making the project viable, and its community ties ensure local buy-in.
• Atlanta Beltline, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlanta Beltline, Inc. is a key partner on ABI Garson Drive, which is located along Atlanta's Beltline corridor. The Beltline's planning and development mandate aligns with RDP's goal of building in transit-rich, high-opportunity neighborhoods.
• HouseATLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouseATL is a membership coalition advancing equitable housing outcomes in metro Atlanta. RDP Founder Sharon Guest participates in HouseATL events and panels, connecting RDP with the broader Atlanta housing policy ecosystem and potential partners.
• Enterprise Community PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnterprise Community Partners moderated the HouseATL panel at which Sharon Guest spoke. Enterprise is a national housing nonprofit that provides financing, technical assistance, and policy expertise, and represents a potential future partner for RDP.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The NHP Foundation: National nonprofit affordable housing owner/developer of mixed-income and supportive housing. Comparable as a larger incumbent mission-aligned developer using LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, and public financing similar to RDP's stack.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer operating across the U.S. Comparable as a larger incumbent in the same mission-driven affordable and mixed-income multifamily development space with deeper institutional scale.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National affordable housing nonprofit providing financing, technical assistance, and policy expertise. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the affordable housing ecosystem where RDP operates and as a potential future capital/technical partner.
• BRIDGE Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer with regional operations across the West and Southeast. Comparable as a larger incumbent developing mixed-income, mixed-use communities using layered public-private financing similar to RDP's approach.

Direct peers

• Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP): U.S. Treasury-certified CDFI and co-developer on Sylvan Hills II with RDP. Comparable as an Atlanta-based nonprofit affordable housing developer/CDFI that has supported creation of 7,800+ housing units and deployed $85M+ in loans.
• Pennrose LLC: National affordable housing developer and active co-development partner with RDP on ABI Garson Drive. Directly comparable as a multifamily affordable housing developer with deep LIHTC, RAD, and mixed-finance capabilities across the Southeast.
• Integral Group LLC: Atlanta-based affordable housing developer where Amon Martin previously served as Senior Development Director. Directly comparable as an Atlanta-focused affordable and mixed-income multifamily developer competing for the same LIHTC and public financing pipelines.
• Capitol Hill Neighborhood Development Corporation (CHNDC): Atlanta nonprofit of three churches serving as co-owner/co-developer of Trinity Central Flats with RDP. Directly comparable as an Atlanta nonprofit affordable housing developer using church-owned land and community partnerships to deliver mixed-income housing.
• EQ Housing Advisors: Nonprofit impact investment and development firm co-developing Kennedy at Riverside, Kennedy at Barge, and ABI Garson Drive with RDP. Direct peer as a mission-aligned affordable housing co-developer in Atlanta.
• TCE Development: Atlanta-based real estate development firm and co-developer on Sylvan Hills II with RDP. Directly comparable as an Atlanta affordable and transformative housing developer competing for similar LIHTC-financed projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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