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🏡 Builder Opportunity — Union City Cottage Court We’re moving full steam ahead on our nine-unit cottage court in Union City and are now looking for a builder to join the team! In partnership with Fulton County and supported by a federal ARPA grant, this project has completed rezoning and design—and we’re aiming to break ground this summer. If you’re a qualified builder or contractor, check out the RFP details via the link in our bio for full information, exhibits, and submission requirements. ⏰ Responses are due by April 30 — don’t miss it! #MicroLifeInstitute #BuilderOpportunity #RFP #ConstructionOpportunity #AtlantaDevelopment #AffordableHousing #CottageCommunity #SmallScaleLiving #HousingInnovation #ATLBuilders #UnionCityGA #BuildSmallLiveBig

Something new is taking shape in DeKalb County 🏡 We’ve officially soft-launched CottagesAtMidway.com—your first look at a new 18-home cottage community designed for attainable homeownership. This project is made possible through a partnership between: ✨ MicroLife Institute ✨ Housing Development Corporation ✨ NEST Planning & Construction ✨ Decide DeKalb Together, we’re creating homes for buyers at 80% + 120% AMI, alongside market-rate homes—all centered around thoughtful design and community space. If you’ve ever thought homeownership might be out of reach… you might want to take another look. 👉 Join the interest list 🔗 Link in bio #AtlantaHousing #MissingMiddle #AffordableHousing #DeKalbCounty #Homeownership #CottageLiving

Hello from the great progress at our Hammond Park Townhomes! The whole MLI team came to tour.

A rare opportunity is back on the market! One of the original award-winning cottages at MicroLife's Cottages on Vaughan in Clarkston is now available for purchase! If you've admired this pioneering cottage court community, now is your chance to own a home that helped demonstrate how thoughtful design, walkable neighborhoods, and missing middle housing can create a better way to live. Featuring beautiful architecture, efficient living, and a shared community green, this cottage is part of the project that helped launch MicroLife's vision for attainable homeownership across Metro Atlanta. Interested? Check out the listing through the link in our bio, or feel free to reach out to us with any questions. We'd love to help you learn more about this special community! #MicroLifeInstitute #CottagesOnVaughan #ClarkstonGA #ForSale #CottageCourt #MissingMiddle #AffordableHousing #AttainableHousing #Homeownership #WalkableCommunities #NewUrbanism #HousingMatters #AtlantaRealEstate #GeorgiaHomes #CommunityFirst #LinkInBio

We’re off! DeKalb County Comprehensive Housing Bus Tour! #housing #betterhousingchoice #dekalbhousing

Yesterday MicroLife Institute had the privilege to hosting the executive director and board members of @better_living_together at the cottages on Vaughan. What unfolded was more than a site visit. It was a working conversation about the future of housing, community and the human connection. Through tours, dialogue and collaborative charrettes, we explored what truly inclusivity in the built environment can look like when design moves beyond square footage and start considering dignity, accessibility and belonging. #housing #communitydevelopment @better_living_together

Thank you to @homeaidga , in partnership with@generalelectric and @ashtonwoodshomes , for helping make our Hammond Park Townhomes feel even more like home! 💚🏡 Thanks to their generous donation of washers and dryers for all nine homes, the families who move into Hammond Park will have one less thing to worry about as they begin a new chapter. Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Hammond Park Townhomes will provide safe, stable, and affordable housing for mothers reentering the community after incarceration, along with comprehensive supportive services through our incredible partner, Housing Plus. With construction complete, we're putting the finishing touches in place and look forward to welcoming our first residents very soon. Partnerships like these make a real difference. Thank you, HomeAid Georgia, GE, and Ashton Woods, for investing in stronger families, brighter futures, and a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #MicroLifeInstitute #HomeAidGeorgia #GEAppliances #AshtonWoods #AffordableHousing #HousingPlus #CommunityDevelopment #Atlanta #HammondPark #HousingMatters #SupportiveHousing #BuildingCommunity #HousingForAll #Nonprofit #PartnershipsThatMatter

MicroLife had one of those Wednesdays that reminds us why we do this work. We kicked things off with a behind-the-scenes tour alongside representatives from the City of Dalton—big ideas are brewing there, and we can’t wait to share more soon. Then we wrapped the day at Vinoteca for another unforgettable Wine About Housing conversation, featuring the brilliant Ashani O’Mard from ANDP. Insightful, inspiring, and exactly the kind of dialogue that moves housing forward. Grateful for partners, conversations, and communities that keep pushing the needle. 🍷🏡 #MicroLifeInstitute #WineAboutHousing #HousingInnovation #AtlantaHousing #MissingMiddle

Small Homes. Big Hearts. This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating our love for thoughtful design, strong communities, and housing that makes room for everyone. At MicroLife Institute, we believe affordable, attainable homes create the foundation for connection, stability, and opportunity. If you share that love, consider supporting our Development Fund to help us build more cottage communities and expand access to affordable housing. Every gift helps turn heart into home. Donate through the link in our bio. #HappyValentinesDay #MicroLifeInstitute #SmallHomesBigHearts #AffordableHousing #HousingForAll #CommunityFirst #SustainableLiving #IntentionalLiving #DonateInBio #SupportHousing #BuildSmallLiveBig #ATLNonprofit

**Builder Opportunity — Don’t Miss It!** In case you missed it, we’ve released an **RFP for a qualified builder/general contractor** for our upcoming **9-unit cottage court in Union City**! In partnership with @fultoninfo this grant-supported project will create **affordable homeownership opportunities**—and we’re excited to get it under construction this year. Check the **link in our bio** (or our website) for full details and submission info. **Deadline to apply: April 30 — don’t wait!** #MicroLifeInstitute #RFP #BuilderOpportunity #GeneralContractor #AffordableHousing #UnionCityGA #AtlantaDevelopment #CottageCommunity #SmallScaleLiving #HousingInnovation #ATLBuilders #BuildSmallLiveBig

📬💙 Wish Here Was You. Who says postcards have to promote beaches and big cities? We’d rather mail a future worth living in. Huge shoutout to @ddvrom , our Director of Development & Design, for dreaming up this fun little piece of marketing. It takes a simple postcard and turns it into a conversation about the kinds of neighborhoods we’d all love to call home. Creative, memorable, and just the right amount of cheeky. At MicroLife Institute, we believe good design tells a story long before the first shovel hits the ground. Whether it’s branding a housing initiative, creating community engagement materials, or designing neighborhoods that inspire people, we’re passionate about bringing big ideas to life. If your city, nonprofit, developer, or organization is looking for thoughtful design, planning, renderings, branding, or community engagement materials, we’d love to help. 📩 Reach out to MicroLife Institute and let’s build something people will wish they were part of. #MicroLifeInstitute #HousingChoice #UrbanDesign #CommunityDevelopment #MissingMiddleHousing PlaceMaking GraphicDesign NeighborhoodDesign CreativeMarketing DesignForImpact

Wine. Networking. Housing Solutions. Atlanta is changing—and South Downtown is at the center of one of its most exciting transformation stories. Join us on Tuesday, August 19 for the next Wine About Housing, where we'll sit down with Jon Birdsong and Lucas Roberts for an engaging conversation about the vision, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of South Downtown Atlanta. We'll explore: 🏙️ The transformation of South Downtown 🏡 How housing creates vibrant neighborhoods 🤝 Collaboration between developers, policymakers, and community leaders 🌱 What Atlanta's future can look like when we create more housing choices Whether you're a developer, planner, architect, policymaker, entrepreneur, housing advocate, or simply passionate about the future of Atlanta, we'd love to have you join us for an evening of meaningful conversation, great networking, and a glass of wine. 📍 Atlanta Tech Village – South Downtown 📅 Wednesday, August 19 🍷 Doors Open: 5:30 PM 🎤 Program: 6:30 PM 🎟️ Space is limited—reserve your ticket today! Link in bio. A special thank you to our event sponsors The Middle Housing Company, SK Collaborative, Ameris Bank, and VinoTeca for helping make this conversation possible. We appreciate your partnership in advancing innovative housing solutions across our communities. #WineAboutHousing #MicroLifeInstitute #HousingForAll #SouthDowntownATL #Atlanta #AtlantaDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #CityBuilding #CommunityDevelopment #MissingMiddleHousing #HousingInnovation #HousingSolutions #WalkableCommunities #HistoricPreservation #EconomicDevelopment #Architecture #RealEstateDevelopment #AtlantaEvents #Networking #CommunityBuilding

We had a great time last night at Wine About Housing- thank you to everyone that came and helped make it a fun and informative evening over some fantastic wine and treats. For those of you that missed out stay tuned for our next edition his fall! And a big thanks once again to our sponsors @skcollaborative , @the_middle_housing_company and @amerisbank and our friends at @atltechvillage , @southdowntownatl , @shopvinoteca and @toastsbyrachel !

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We had a great time last night at Wine About Housing- thank you to everyone that came and helped make it a fun and informative evening over some fantastic wine and treats.