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James Marlow of Southface stepping down; Nathan Bessette named interim

The Southface Institute, a nonprofit leader in green building technology and innovation, is undergoing a leadership transition. The board has named Nathan Bessette as interim executive director for the next two years. Bessette has spent nearly six years at Southface, most recently serving as vice president of technical services. After four years as executive director, […]

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A redeveloped and revitalized Civic Center stirs our imagination

By Maria Saporta Selecting a team to redevelop the Civic Center property is just the beginning of what could be a turning point for intown Atlanta. The board of the Atlanta Housing Authority voted unanimously on Aug. 24 to begin formal negotiations with the redevelopment team of Washington, D.C.-based Republic Properties, Camden, N.J.-based Michaels Organization […]

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Southface Institute’s new president wants to help build a greener Atlanta

By Hannah E. Jones “I’m solar-powered,” James Marlow, Southface Institute’s new president, said as he walked into his office — a brightly lit room despite the lights being off, with big window frames showing lush, green trees. “The built environment impacts how we live. It needs to be healthy.” Southface is an Atlanta-based nonprofit focused […]

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