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MicroLife specializes in developing “Pocket Neighborhoods”. We believe there is room for homes that come in all shapes and sizes, that meet the needs of all kinds of people in a way that creates complete neighborhoods, reduces carbon footprints, brings our communities together, allows people to age in place with dignity, and adds critical missing middle housing stock to the market.
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Filling in the ‘missing middle’ between single family homes and multifamily development.
A trailblazer in the realm of missing middle housing, the Founder and Executive Director of the MicroLife Institute. In the past decade, his astute leadership has created pivotal policy reforms and fostering widespread acceptance of missing middle structures across the Southeastern region.
Sara is an urban planner with a background in non-profit program development. She is passionate about building better housing and creating more livable and sustainable places. She focuses on program management and engaging with partners on site design and entitlements.
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🏡 Big Ideas, Right Sized Homes, Stronger Communities! MicroLife Institute is excited to partner with Believe Greater Dalton to bring a new cottage court community to Dalton, Georgia! We were thrilled to share our vision at the THRIVE Tri-State Summit, showcasing how innovative housing solutions, thoughtful design, and missing middle housing can create more opportunities for people to live, connect, and thrive. Our goal is simple: More housing choices. Stronger neighborhoods. Communities built for people. We’re excited to work alongside Believe Greater Dalton and local leaders to turn this vision into reality and demonstrate how cottage court communities can help shape the future of housing in Northwest Georgia. Because sometimes, thinking smaller is how we make a BIGGER impact! #MicroLifeInstitute #BelieveGreaterDalton #ThriveTriStateSummit #MissingMiddleHousing #CottageCourts

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 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 !

🍷 TOMORROW: Come Wine About Housing with us! We’re one day away from Wine About Housing, and we’ve got the wine lineup ready. Now we just need you. 👀 Our featured tasting for the evening: 🍇 Castore Bellone 🌸 Mary Taylor Rosé from Agenais, France 🍷 TERROIR Malbec from Mendoza While the wine is flowing, we’ll sit down with Jon Birdsong + Lucas Roberts for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the transformation of South Downtown Atlanta and what it means for housing, development, historic preservation, entrepreneurship, and the future of our city. 📅 Wednesday, August 19 📍 Atlanta Tech Village South Downtown 235 Mitchell Street SW 🥂 Networking + Wine: 5:30 PM 🎤 Conversation: 6:30 PM And for our last-minute crew: 🎟️ SAVE 20% with promo code: WAHSponsor Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1991554796006?aff=oddtdtcreator Three wines. Two great speakers. One big conversation about Atlanta. Grab a friend and come raise a glass with us. 🍷 #WineAboutHousing #MicroLifeInstitute #SouthDowntown #Atlanta #AtlantaHousing MiddleHousing CommunityDevelopment

Housing happens one neighborhood at a time. Join us for Wine About Housing: The Transformation of South Downtown Atlanta for an evening of wine, conversation, and bold ideas about creating more housing choices throughout our city. We're especially grateful for the support of The Middle Housing Company, whose mission is centered on delivering the "missing middle" housing that bridges the gap between single-family homes and large apartment buildings. Their work is helping communities embrace housing types that are attainable, walkable, and neighborhood-friendly—exactly the kinds of solutions Atlanta needs more of. 📅 Wednesday, August 19 📍 Atlanta Tech Village – South Downtown 🍷 Doors Open: 5:30 PM 🎤 Program: 6:30 PM ⏰ Concludes: 8:30 PM Join Jon Birdsong and Lucas Roberts as they explore: 🏙️ South Downtown's transformation 🏘️ Housing's role in vibrant neighborhoods 📈 Atlanta's growth challenges and opportunities 🤝 Practical solutions to create more housing choices ✨ What's next for Atlanta's urban core This event brings together developers, architects, planners, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who care about building a stronger Atlanta. 🎟️ Reserve your ticket today through the link in our bio—space is limited! Thank you to The Middle Housing Company for championing innovative housing solutions and helping make this event possible. #MissingMiddle #MiddleHousing #WineAboutHousing #AtlantaHousing #SouthDowntownATL #UrbanPlanning #HousingInnovation #AtlantaEvents

🍷 ATLANTA, THIS IS YOUR SIGN. Wine About Housing is THIS WEDNESDAY, and we’re making the next 10 tickets a little sweeter. 🎟️ 20% OFF the next 10 tickets 👉 Use code WAHSponsor Join us August 19 at Atlanta Tech Village South Downtown for wine, networking, and a behind-the-scenes conversation with Jon Birdsong + Lucas Roberts about the transformation of South Downtown Atlanta. We’re talking: 🏙️ South Downtown’s comeback 🏘️ Housing + development 🏛️ Historic preservation 💡 Entrepreneurship 🤝 Building better communities 🍷 And, obviously, wine. 📅 Wednesday, August 19 📍 Atlanta Tech Village South Downtown 235 Mitchell Street SW 🥂 5:30 PM Networking + Wine 🎤 6:30 PM Conversation Only 10 discounted tickets are available. When they’re gone, they’re gone. 🎟️ Use code: WAHSponsor 🔗 Tickets at the link in bio! Huge thanks to our sponsors Middle Housing Company, SK Collaborative, and Ameris Bank for helping make Wine About Housing possible. Tag the person you’re bringing with you. 👇 #WineAboutHousing #MicroLifeInstitute #SouthDowntown #Atlanta #ATL AtlantaHousing MiddleHousing MissingMiddleHousing UrbanPlanning CommunityDevelopment

Have you ever noticed that so many new apartment buildings seem to look... exactly the same? 🤔🏢 Our latest MicroInsights article takes a closer look at why that's the case. From zoning codes and financing requirements to construction economics and building codes, there are a surprising number of forces that shape the housing we build—and many of them unintentionally encourage the same repetitive designs. At MicroLife, we believe we can do better. By embracing missing middle housing, thoughtful community design, and policies that encourage creativity instead of conformity, we can build neighborhoods that are more beautiful, more walkable, and more attainable. 📖 Read the full article at the MicroInsights blog—link in our bio! #MicroLifeInstitute #MicroInsights #Housing #AffordableHousing #MissingMiddle #UrbanDesign #Architecture #NewUrbanism #CityPlanning #CommunityDevelopment #WalkableCities #HousingPolicy #HousingMatters #BetterHousing #Urbanism

Great communities are built through collaboration. Join us for Wine About Housing: The Transformation of South Downtown Atlanta, an evening dedicated to discussing the future of housing, neighborhood revitalization, and urban development over a glass of wine. We're proud to recognize SK Collaborative as one of our valued sponsors. SK Collaborative brings together expertise in architecture, engineering, and construction consulting to help make better buildings and stronger communities. Their commitment to thoughtful design and high-quality project delivery makes them a tremendous partner in advancing conversations around housing and placemaking. 📅 Wednesday, August 19 📍 Atlanta Tech Village – South Downtown 🍷 Networking Begins: 5:30 PM 🎤 Program Starts: 6:30 PM 🤝 Networking Continues Afterward ⏰ Wrap-Up: 8:30 PM Featured discussion topics include: • The vision behind South Downtown's transformation • Housing's role in creating vibrant urban neighborhoods • Opportunities and challenges shaping Atlanta's growth • Working together to expand housing choice • The future of Atlanta's urban core Join fellow developers, planners, architects, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for an evening of meaningful connections and inspiring conversation. 🎟️ Reserve your seat today through the ticket link in our bio. Space is limited! A sincere thank you to SK Collaborative for helping bring this event to life and for their ongoing commitment to making buildings—and communities—better. #WineAboutHousing #SKCollaborative #AtlantaDevelopment #HousingSolutions #UrbanDesign #Placemaking #SouthDowntownATL #AtlantaEvents

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

Wine About Housing: The Transformation of South Downtown Atlanta Join us for an evening of wine, networking, and meaningful conversation about one of Atlanta's most exciting redevelopment stories. We're honored to have Ameris Bank as one of our presenting sponsors. Ameris Bank has long been committed to strengthening communities through thoughtful lending, investment, and partnerships that support economic development and expand opportunities for homeownership. Their commitment to building stronger neighborhoods makes them an ideal partner for this conversation about the future of housing in Atlanta. 📅 Wednesday, August 19 📍 Atlanta Tech Village – South Downtown 🍷 Doors & Networking: 5:30 PM 🎤 Program Begins: 6:30 PM 🤝 Networking Continues ⏰ Event Concludes: 8:30 PM Hear from Jon Birdsong and Lucas Roberts as they discuss: • The vision behind South Downtown's transformation • The role of housing in vibrant urban neighborhoods • Challenges and opportunities facing Atlanta's growth • How we can work together to create more housing choices • What the future of Atlanta's urban core could look like Whether you're a developer, planner, policymaker, architect, entrepreneur, lender, or community leader, this conversation is for you. 🎟Space is limited! Reserve your ticket today using the link in our bio. A special thank you to Ameris Bank for helping make this event possible and for their continued investment in communities across Georgia. #WineAboutHousing #SouthDowntownATL #AtlantaDevelopment #HousingSolutions #UrbanDevelopment #AmerisBank #HousingPolicy #AtlantaEvents

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

Join us for Wine About Housing on August 19! We're excited to bring our signature event series to Atlanta Tech Village South Downtown for an engaging conversation about the transformation of one of Atlanta's most exciting neighborhoods. Hear from Jon Birdsong and Lucas Roberts as they discuss the vision, challenges, and opportunities behind the revitalization of South Downtown—and what it means for housing, community, and the future of our city. Whether you're a housing advocate, planner, architect, developer, entrepreneur, or simply curious about Atlanta's future, we'd love to see you there. 🎟️ Space is limited—reserve your ticket through the link in our bio! A special thank you to our generous event sponsors @skcollaborative , @amerisbank , @the_middle_housing_company , and @shopvinoteca . Your support helps us continue bringing together diverse voices to advance thoughtful conversations about housing and stronger communities. #WineAboutHousing #MicroLifeInstitute #Atlanta #SouthDowntown #Housing #MissingMiddle #AffordableHousing #Urbanism #CommunityDevelopment #CityPlanning #AtlantaEvents #WalkableCities #HousingAdvocacy #Networking #ThankYouSponsors

Atlanta is changing—come talk about it with us. Join MicroLife Institute on Tuesday, August 19 for our next Wine About Housing, an evening of great conversation, great people, and (of course) great wine! This time we're heading to Atlanta Tech Village South Downtown for a fascinating discussion on one of the city's most exciting redevelopment stories: The Transformation of South Downtown Atlanta. We're thrilled to welcome Jon Birdsong and Lucas Roberts, two of the leaders behind this ambitious project, as they share their vision for bringing new life to one of Atlanta's most historic neighborhoods. Together we'll explore how housing, historic preservation, entrepreneurship, retail, and community investment all work together to create vibrant places people want to call home. Wine & networking begin at 5:30 PM Discussion starts at 6:30 PM Audience Q&A + networking to follow Whether you're a planner, architect, developer, elected official, housing advocate, entrepreneur—or simply someone who cares about the future of Atlanta—this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Space is limited! Grab your tickets now through the link in our bio. A huge thank you to our event sponsors SK Collaborative, Ameris Bank, Middle Housing Co, and VinoTeca for helping make this event possible! #WineAboutHousing #MicroLifeInstitute #Atlanta #SouthDowntown #AtlantaTechVillage #Housing #AffordableHousing #MissingMiddle #Urbanism #NewUrbanism #CityPlanning #CommunityDevelopment #WalkableCities #HousingAdvocacy #AtlantaEvents #HistoricPreservation #SmartGrowth #UrbanDesign #HousingForAll #NetworkingEvent

🍷🏙️ Wine About Housing is heading to South Downtown! Join us on Wednesday, August 19 | 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Atlanta Tech Village South Downtown for an evening of wine, networking, and conversation about one of Atlanta’s most exciting redevelopment stories. We’re excited to welcome Jon Birdsong and Lucas Roberts, who will share how thoughtful placemaking, adaptive redevelopment, and long-term vision are transforming South Downtown into a vibrant neighborhood where people can live, work, and connect. Whether you’re passionate about housing, urban planning, development, architecture, or simply curious about the future of Atlanta, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. 📍 Atlanta Tech Village South Downtown 🗓️ August 19 🕠 5:30 to 8:30 PM 🎟️ Reserve your ticket today and come be part of the conversation. Great wine. Great people. Great ideas. #WineAboutHousing #MicroLifeInstitute #SouthDowntown

📬💙 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

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

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

This Earth Day, one of the most impactful things we can do is rethink how much space we really need. A smaller home isn’t just a design choice—it’s a commitment to using fewer resources, creating more efficient communities, and fostering deeper human connection. When we “right-size” our homes, we reduce our footprint while expanding our impact. At MicroLife, we’re working to make that choice more accessible through thoughtfully designed cottage communities that prioritize sustainability, walkability, and community. Interested in being part of it? Sign up for our newsletter to learn about upcoming opportunities in Union City and DeKalb County. #EarthDay #SustainableLiving #RightSizedLiving #SmallHomesBigImpact #MicroLife #CottageLiving #MissingMiddle #WalkableCommunities #UrbanInfill #SustainableDesign #CommunityFirst #AtlantaHousing #DeKalbCounty #UnionCityGA

**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

Cottages at Midway — Now Live! We’re excited to officially launch cottagesatmidway.com (link in bio!) and begin connecting with future residents of this 18-home cottage community in DeKalb County. These thoughtfully designed 2-bedroom homes (with a range of bathroom layouts) are expected to be priced in the $300s—and even more exciting, eligible buyers may qualify for over $100K in down payment assistance through our partners at @decidedekalb If you’ve been thinking about a more intentional, community-focused way of living, now’s the time to explore. Visit the site and sign up for the newsletter to stay in the loop on updates and upcoming pre-sale opportunities! #CottagesAtMidway #MicroLifeInstitute #AffordableHousing #AtlantaRealEstate #DekalbCounty #FirstTimeHomebuyer #DownPaymentAssistance #SmallScaleLiving #CottageCommunity #IntentionalLiving #HousingInnovation #ATLHomes #BuildSmallLiveBig #HomeownershipOpportunity

🍷 A Great Night at Wine About Housing Thank you to everyone who joined us at VinoTeca on March 25 for another fantastic Wine About Housing! It was a wonderful evening filled with great wine, thoughtful conversation, and meaningful connections around how we can build better, more attainable communities. A special thank you to our guest speaker, who shared powerful insights from her own journey and experience in advancing affordable housing—offering both inspiration and practical perspective on what it takes to make real progress in this space. We’re grateful to be part of such an engaged and passionate community, and we look forward to continuing the conversation at future events!

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

🏡 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

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

Tonight’s the night — Wine About Housing! Join us TODAY at 6:30 PM at VinoTeca for an evening of wine, ideas, and real conversation about how we build better communities. Wine About Housing isn’t a lecture—it’s a lively, honest, and sometimes opinionated discussion where big housing questions meet great wine and even better company. Come sip, connect, ask questions, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of housing. Last chance — grab your tickets now (link in bio)! #WineAboutHousing #MicroLifeInstitute #AtlantaEvents #HousingInnovation #AffordableHousing #UrbanDesign #CommunityBuilding #SmallScaleLiving #MissingMiddle #IntentionalLiving #ATLNonprofit #SustainableCommunities #TalkHousing

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

An Evening of Wine & Housing – March 25 Join us at VinoTeca on Wednesday, March 25 for a lively night of wine, ideas, and community! We’re honored to welcome Ashani O’Mard, President of @ANDPinc, who brings more than 20 years of leadership in affordable housing development, finance, and cross-sector collaboration across metro Atlanta. Your ticket includes wine tastings all evening, delicious snacks, and a gift bag with a bottle to take home—all while connecting with fellow housing advocates and supporters of MicroLife’s mission. Inspiration + celebration? Yes, please. Reserve your spot today — link in bio! #WineAboutHousing #MicroLifeInstitute #AffordableHousing #AtlantaEvents #HousingInnovation #UrbanDevelopment #CommunityBuilding #SustainableLiving #IntentionalLiving #HousingAdvocacy #ATLNonprofit #SupportLocal #BuildSmallLiveBig

Happy holidays from all of us at the MicroLife Institute! As we wrap up the year, we’re grateful for this community that believes in small-scale homes, big impact, and stronger neighborhoods. If you’d like to support our work going into the new year, you can donate through the link in our bio/Linktree — every gift helps us keep building momentum. #HappyHolidays #MicroLifeInstitute #SeasonOfGiving #DonateInBio #HousingInnovation #SmallScaleLiving #CottageCommunity #AffordableHousing #SustainableDesign #IntentionalLiving #CommunityFirst #BuildSmallLiveBig #ATLNonprofit #HousingForAll

Curious what housing markets look like across DeKalb and the region? Check out this new interactive map from @reinvestfund — one of MicroLife’s partners — visualizing the latest data on market conditions, redevelopment potential, and neighborhood stability. The map brings to life trends that reflect many of the challenges and opportunities we address with our micro-scale, community-centered housing work. Dive in and explore — it’s a powerful tool for anyone passionate about equitable housing and smart urban growth. Link in our bio!

A recent National Association of Realtors report — highlighted by @npr — shows the share of first-time homebuyers in the U.S. has hit a record low, as rising prices and high mortgage rates leave many would-be buyers stuck on the sidelines. This crisis reinforces why MicroLife’s vision — creating thoughtfully designed, smaller-scale homes that emphasize affordability, sustainability, and smart use of space — matters now more than ever. Read the artcle on NP or at the link in our bio

This Giving Tuesday, help us build small and live big! Your donation to MicroLife Institute supports our mission to create more sustainable, attainable, and community-driven housing across Georgia and beyond. Every contribution helps us move closer to a future where thoughtful design and smart density make home possible for more people. Donate today — link in our bio! #GivingTuesday #MicroLifeInstitute #LiveSmallDreamBig #SmallScaleLiving #HousingInnovation #SustainableCommunities #AffordableHousing #IntentionalLiving #CommunityDesign #SupportLocal #DoGood #UrbanDesign #TinyHomeMovement

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the MicroLife Institute! 🍂 This year, we’re especially grateful for our partners, supporters, and community members who believe in creating more connected, walkable neighborhoods through missing middle housing. Thank you for championing thoughtful density, innovative design, and housing choices that help more people live closer to opportunity, community, and each other. Your support fuels our work every day—almost as much as today’s mashed potatoes. Wishing you a warm, restful, community-rich holiday. From all of us at the MicroLife Institute—Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡 #MicroLifeInstitute #MissingMiddleHousing #HappyThanksgiving #HousingForAll #Gratitude #CommunityForward #WalkableCommunities #SmartGrowth #AtlantaHousing #SmallSpacesBigImpact

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

Come hang out with us this Wednesday! Join us on Nov. 12 at 6:30 PM at @shopvinoteca for our final Wine About Housing of the year — an evening of great wine, food, and conversation with the amazing Ellen Dunham-Jones, urban designer, thought leader, and longtime friend of MicroLife! Enjoy curated wine tastings, delicious charcuterie, and take home your own bottle of wine as we toast to community, creativity, and housing innovation. Use promo code FriendEDJ for $25 off the next 5 tickets — but hurry, they’ll go fast! Link in Bio! Big thanks to our sponsor @the_middle_housing_company ! #WineAboutHousing #MicroLifeInstitute #EllenDunhamJones #AtlantaEvents #UrbanDesign #CommunityBuilding #AffordableHousing #SustainableLiving #HousingInnovation #IntentionalLiving #ATLNonprofit #VinoTeca #SmallScaleLiving #DesignInspiration #BetterCommunities

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