The MicroLife Institute

The MicroLife Institute We are a non-profit dedicated to educating, advocating, doing research, pilot projects and events all around the Micro Built environment.

We believe that we can live in a better world in a smaller footprint and have a bigger life.

A rare opportunity is back on the market!One of the original award-winning cottages at MicroLife's Cottages on Vaughan i...
08/21/2026

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!

We had a great time last night at Wine About Housing- thank you to everyone that came and helped make it a fun and infor...
08/20/2026

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 SK Collaborative , The Middle Housing Co and Ameris Bank and our friends at Atlanta Tech Village , South Downtown • ATL , VinoTeca and Toasts by Rachel !

🍷 TOMORROW: Come Wine About Housing with us!We’re one day away from Wine About Housing, and we’ve got the wine lineup re...
08/18/2026

🍷 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. 🍷
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Housing happens one neighborhood at a time.Join us for Wine About Housing: The Transformation of South Downtown Atlanta ...
08/18/2026

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.

🍷 ATLANTA, THIS IS YOUR SIGN.Wine About Housing is THIS WEDNESDAY, and we’re making the next 10 tickets a little sweeter...
08/17/2026

🍷 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. 👇
AtlantaHousing MiddleHousing MissingMiddleHousing UrbanPlanning CommunityDevelopment

🍷 The next 10 Wine About Housing tickets are 20% OFF! 🏡Thanks to our generous sponsors, Middle Housing Company, SK Colla...
08/16/2026

🍷 The next 10 Wine About Housing tickets are 20% OFF! 🏡

Thanks to our generous sponsors, Middle Housing Company, SK Collaborative, and Ameris Bank, we’re dropping a little something extra into the wine glass:

🎟️ The next 10 people to grab a ticket get 20% OFF to this Wed event!

Use promo code WAHSponsor at checkout.

But once those 10 discounted tickets are gone, they’re gone. So if Wine About Housing has been sitting on your “I should really get tickets to that” list… consider this your sign.

🍷 Great wine.
🏘️ Big conversations about housing.
🤝 Great people.
💸 And, for 10 lucky procrastinators, 20% off.

👉 Use code: WAHSponsor
🎟️ Get your tickets here: Wine About Housing- Downtown Edition

A huge thank you to Middle Housing Company, SK Collaborative, and Ameris Bank for helping us bring people together to talk about how we build better, smarter, and more attainable communities.

Have you ever noticed that so many new apartment buildings seem to look... exactly the same? 🤔🏢Our latest MicroInsights ...
08/16/2026

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!

Great communities are built through collaboration.Join us for Wine About Housing: The Transformation of South Downtown A...
08/15/2026

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.

Thank you to , in partnership with@generalelectric and , for helping make our Hammond Park Townhomes feel even more...
08/13/2026

Thank you to , in partnership with@generalelectric and , 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.

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1182 Vaughan Street
Clarkston, GA
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