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2025 Was a Pivotal Year for Atlas West Group
As 2025 comes to a close, Atlas West Group celebrates a pivotal year marked by strong execution, $25M+ in completed projects, strategic refinancing, and the launch of a new starter homes vision alongside continued multifamily development in San Diego. With momentum building, AWG enters 2026 focused on growth, acquisitions, and deploying $100M in new investment to expand impact and deliver lasting value.
Atlas West Group CEO Daniel Shkolnik Shares Insights at IMN’s Multifamily & ADU Conference in San Diego’
Our CEO Daniel Shkolnik took the stage recently at the IMN Conference on Multifamily Housing and ADUs, held at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.
AWG Responds to San Diego Housing Policy Changes: ‘We’re Just Getting Started’
In the wake of recent changes to the City of San Diego’s ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Density Bonus Program, Atlas West Group (AWG)—widely regarded as the region’s most forward-thinking infill and ADU developer—announced today that it is expanding its business strategy to meet the evolving needs of California’s housing market.
Trailblazing Developer Building Homes for San Diego’s ‘Missing Middle’ Adjusting to ADU Rule Changes
A San Diego developer who specializes in turning run-down, single-family homes into small apartment complexes said that changes in city zoning regulations will limit his options but haven’t dimmed the outlook for his company’s growth.
Renters, builders defend San Diego's ADU program as council backs off repeal effort
The San Diego City Council on Tuesday backed off an earlier effort to repeal the city's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) bonus program, instead opting to work with Mayor Todd Gloria to limit the program's applicability and tighten its regulations.
Introducing Beyond the Doors: A New Podcast on Housing, Real Estate, and Policy
Daniel Shkolnik, a leading multi-family developer and founder and CEO of Atlas West Group, is proud to announce the launch of Beyond the Doors.
2024 Recap: A Banner Year for Atlas West Group
AWG has had its best year yet!
Atlas West CEO Unveils “Game-Changer” ADU Program at National Forum.
Atlas West CEO Daniel Shkolnik recently spoke at the inaugural ADU conference attended by roughly 400 industry representatives from across the West Coast.
Councilmember Cuts Ribbon at New Multi-Family Community in San Diego
San Diego City Councilmember Vivian Moreno cut the ribbon this week at the newest multi-family community Atlas West Group is building in the city.
The Atlas at Desty, a community in the Otay-Mesa Nestor neighborhood of San Diego,
Multi-Family Home Builder Has Beat All Expectations
In less than 4 years, Atlas West Group has become one of San Diego’s largest and most influential urban infill multi-family builders; first to take advantage of the city's ADU bonus program..
Atlas West Beating Expectations…AND BUYING MORE!
‘We’re active, we’re growing, we’re successful. Send us a deal!’
Atlas West Beating Expectations
Our work is backed by a $90 million+ portfolio, a current 125,000+ square foot development pipeline, and experience in managing more than $400 million in real estate.
Atlas West Group Featured in San Diego Business Journal for Providing Housing to Refugees:
Check out how Atlas West Group has teamed up with Jewish Family Services to provide free housing to refugees by clicking the link below!
“Mayor Todd Gloria loves the project saying, this is part of the solution to San Diego’s housing crisis“
Mayor Todd Gloria visits with Atlas West Group onsite at the 49th St project. He is pleased with the property’s outcome and thinks projects like these are a vital piece to solving San Diego’s housing crisis.
Senator Atkins site visit at 49th Street
Atlas West Group is honored and pleased to host California State Senator Toni Atkins at our 49th Street project. Toni is a leader and visionary in the housing industry and is most recently known for her blockbuster housing bill SB 9.
“San Diego hopes incentives will lead to more low-income 'granny flats'“
Accessory dwelling units go by a lot of different names: ADUs, casitas, granny flats or just backyard units. No matter the name, the San Diego City Council has approved a new amendment to get more of them built for low-income households, by providing incentives.