Housing Authority of Savannah approves development partner for Yamacraw Village

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS) announced Tuesday its approval of a master development partner for Yamacraw Village’s redevelopment.The Board of Commissioners approved Gorman and Company, LLC following a vote and formal adoption of Resolution No. 11-26-02 at the board’s Nov. 10 meeting.“This is an important step forward in our vision to expand quality affordable housing, strengthen neighborhoods, create opportunities and build a brighter future for generations to come,” HAS shared in a post to Facebook.HAS said the selection process began in January 2026, and they received 14 admissions from interested development firms.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: ‘Crucial’ agreement puts Yamacraw Residents Council on board for village demolitionA committee then independently reviewed and scored each proposal based on criteria including development experience, organizational capacity, financial abilities, relevant project experience and proposed redevelopment approaches. The commi