Atlanta Habitat Builds First Townhouse Project
 Atlanta Habitat for Humanity kicks off construction of a new building model on May 31 when it breaks ground on Phase 1 of its first townhouse project. As one of the city’s most productive affordable housing builders, Atlanta Habitat introduces two-story attached townhouses to its housing mix to use valuable land more efficiently and ultimately to keep homes affordable. By constructing townhouses in addition to traditional single-family houses, Atlanta Habitat contributes to smart urban planning for the community and wise use of resources while providing more housing options for working families. Introduction of the townhouse project in 2008 adds yet another important milestone to Atlanta Habitat’s significant 25th anniversary year.
The townhouses will be built in two phases: Phase 1 (units 1, 2, and 3) kicks off on Saturday, May 31, and ends on Saturday, July 26, with no build on July 5. Phase 2 (units 4, 5, and 6) begins in mid-August. Each building phase (of three units each) will take 8 volunteer build days to complete.
Six total townhouse units will be built, three in each of two free-standing buildings. The 3-bedroom townhouse units will be constructed to EarthCraft/Energy Star standards in energy conservation and designed to be handicapped visitable with a bedroom and accessible bathroom on the first floor. Two bedrooms and an additional bathroom complete the second floor spaces. The goal is to use the available land wisely by providing opportunities for six families on a tract of land that would only accommodate three detached houses.
Townhouse sponsors: Atlanta Gas Light, Equifax, GE, Hardin Construction Company, Jordan Jones & Goulding and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta.
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Foundation 1000 Reception (by invitation only)
The Foundation 1000 reception is an annual occasion celebrating and acknowledging donors who give unrestricted gifts of $1,000 or more annually. The 2007 event was held at the Atlanta Botanical Garden with Clark Howard as the featured speaker and Atlanta Habitat homeowner Billie Walker as a guest speaker. The program is typically comprised of prominent members of the Atlanta community who speak to why affordable housing and, specifically, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity are vital to the health of the city. To see photos of the 2007 event, click here.
To see photos from the 2006 event at the Georgia Aquarium, click here.
The Golden Hammer Award is presented annually at this event to the individual or company that demonstrates outstanding dedication to affordable homeownership and an enduring commitment to Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. The 2007 Golden Hammer was awarded to Lynn W. Merrill. To read more about the Golden Hammer Award recipient for 2007, click here.
Past Golden Hammer Award winners: Linda Parrish (2006) and King & Spalding LLC (2006), Clark Howard (2005), Phil Bradley (2004), Winnie Daniell (2003) and Peter Shipp (2002).
The reception is held in a new location each year; past venues include the Georgia Aquarium, Governor's Mansion, Atlanta Habitat's construction headquarters, Emory University, the Wimbish House in Midtown, the Arthur M. Blank Family offices and others.
If you are interested in becoming a member of Foundation 1000, email the Development Coordinator, or call 404-223-5180, ext. 114.
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