When looking for a name for his apartment development company, Steven DeFrancis turned to one of his favorite books, The Fountainhead, by Ayn Rand. The lead character in the book is architect Howard Roark, who strives to design a perfect multifamily community — Cortlandt. DeFrancis settled on the name Cortland, dropping the “t” to simplify […]
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Reporter’s Notebook: Celebrating Piedmont Park designer Frederick Olmsted’s 200th birthday
With Earth Month 2022 coming to a close, be sure to take a moment this weekend to enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer. With adventures like hiking at Arabia or Panola Mountain, kayaking down the Chattahoochee River or just soaking up some sun at your local park, you’ll find a good way to […]
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This year, give the gift of an eco-friendly holiday
The holidays and end-of-year celebrations are a lot of fun — whether you’re visiting with friends and family or getting some much-needed downtime — but the commercialization and grandeur of these traditions can contribute enormous amounts of food and material waste. However, there are ways to enjoy the celebrations while cutting back on your environmental […]
