We're excited to launch Cohort 2 of the Atlanta Residential Upgrades Multifamily Program (ATL RES UP), sponsored by @housingatlanta .

Southface Institute recently welcomed Joe Dingle, Senior Development Manager at @stryantconstruction & Management; Lexi Awotwi, Director of Asset Management and CapEx at @columbiaresidential ; and Jorge Torres, Project Manager at Columbia Residential. The cohort model brings portfolio managers and operators together to share best practices in sustainable operations and maintenance, financial feasibility, and funding for affordable multifamily housing. Thank you to Joshua Renkin, Energy Providers Consultant, and Emily K. Smith, Associate Director, both of Guidehouse, and Khadijah Cole, Marketing Development Manager at UES, for joining the session to share available rebates and funding from the @gefaloan and @ga_power Over three monthly sessions, each participant will: -Learn how to streamline energy, water, and waste efficiency upgrades -Complete an ASHRAE Level II audit at a property with Atlanta Housing affordable units -Develop a roadmap to implement recommendations and access available funding A huge shoutout to the Atlanta Housing team for championing this work in Atlanta: Adelaide Steedley, Senior Vice President of Strategy, Policy & Regulatory Affairs; Jeff Davis, P.E., Utilities Manager; and Priya Wildman, Environmental and Sustainability Manager. Every decision these leaders make helps keep homes more affordable, sustainable, and healthy for the residents they serve. #ATLRESUP #Southface #AffordableHousing #MultifamilyHousing #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableBuilding #GreenBuilding #Atlanta #AtlantaHousing