Shelton, Cliff, 1935-2011

Authoritative Name:

Shelton, Cliff, 1935-2011

Biography:

Waytus Clifford (Cliff) Shelton was appointed to Director of Housing and Community Services at the Atlanta Housing Authority in 1973 by mayor Maynard L. Jackson. He was one of the first three African Americans ever to serve on the Atlanta Parks Advisory Commission Board. Shelton was also the first black sociologist hired by city planners Eric Hill Associates Inc. Community Planning and Urban Renewal in late 1969/1970 on projects for MARTA. During this time, Shelton received numerous awards including the Sixth Biennial HUD Design Award for his work on the Decatur Rapid Transit impact study.

Alternate Names:

Shelton, Waytus Clifford, 1935-2011