What we’re about
The MicroLife Institute is a national 501(c)3 non profit headquartered in Atlanta, GA. The Institute is a hub that connects community members, policy makers, and industry professionals. We build stronger communities through development projects and educational programming to elevate awareness of housing choice throughout the nation.
Our mission is to build inclusive housing to create diverse communities. We advocate for change through development, education, and community engagement, providing greater access to housing for all.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Wine About HousingVinoTeca, Atlanta, GA
I hope you’re doing well! I’m reaching out to personally invite you to an incredible evening of fine wine, engaging conversations, and meaningful impact.
The MicroLife Institute is hosting "Wine About Housing" at Vinoteca in Inman Park on June 18, 2025, and I would love for you to join me.
This special event will feature:
🍷 A curated selection of wines from around the world
🧀 A gourmet charcuterie board experience
🎤 A dynamic guest speaker, Lew Oliver, discussing innovative modular housing solutions
🤝 An opportunity to network with like-minded advocates for housing innovation
Tickets are $80, and all proceeds support the MicroLife Institute’s mission to create sustainable, attainable housing solutions.
You can secure your spot here: https://wine-about-housing.eventbrite.com
I truly believe this will be an enjoyable and enlightening evening, and it would mean a lot to have you there. Let me know if you can make it—I’d love to catch up over a great glass of wine! - Cottages and CocktailsMicroLife Institute, Clarkston, GA
Registration required. Get tickets here:
https://cottages-and-cocktails.eventbrite.comJoin us on September 20th for a special edition of our Cottages on Vaughan tours, Cottages and Cocktails! Enjoy this special tour and locally crafted cocktails.
MicroLife Institute presents an in-depth, 90-minute tour of our pilot project, the Cottages on Vaughan. Beginning on the hour, enjoy an introductory lesson on micro spaces, the design principles behind "pocket neighborhoods," and the concepts behind the site's unique climate resilient landscape. Participants will be led on a guided tour through the Cottages, where they will get to chat with the homeowners and get a firsthand feel for living in a micro home!
All donations from ticket prices support MicroLife Institute, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Visit microlifeinstitute.org to learn more.
No parking will be available on-site. Please find free street parking is available at the following locations and walk the short distance to the cottages.
Free parking:
- Vaughan St, between Montreal Rd and Market St
- Market St, between E Ponce de Leon Ave and N Indian Creek Dr
- E Ponce de Leon Ave, between Hill St and Market St
- Clarkston Woman's Club, 3913 Church St
- Clarkston United Methodist Church, 1019 Rogers St (Rogers St entrance only, just west of Market St.)
- Short walk to the Cottages on Vaughan at 1160 Vaughan St
Registration required. Get tickets here:
https://cottages-and-cocktails.eventbrite.com
