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avid Modernist. Tracy It's Tracy's fault that we're all here' renovating houses, building modern homes, and infusing Atlanta with innovative design and green practices. She had the vision years ago and that vision only continues to spread like wildfire in her mind's eye, on our project plans, and in our local neighborhoods. A New Jersey native, she began her career with AT&T in Accounting/Finance prior to landing in Atlanta's banking industry just two years before the city would be forever transformed by the 1996 Olympics. Eventually, Tracy would merge into Telecom and on to the start-up arena of the enthusiastic Technology world as a Corporate Asset Manager. Growing up just outside of Manhattan, she was exposed to modern architecture through visits to the city with her family from an early age. To this day, Tracy is still unable to dodge the image of the furniture designer's loft in SOHO she visited as a young teen. Enchanted by a transparent Lucite bridge that spanned the public living space and into the private second level living quarters, she was enveloped by the look and feel of how modernism translates through a space, lending both form and function to its complexion. The eons spent in Corporate America fell short in providing all of trappings she needed for personal reward and realized her skills and passions could be easily transferred into a more creative, tangible effort. Charmed by the quaint elegance of Southern architecture since her arrival, this thrill-seeker, humanitarian, wine connoisseur, and art collector renovated her first Craftsman Bungalow in 1998. Unable to shake the thrill of design, Tracy set plans in motion to develop her own company and provide Atlanta with something unique. With the approving nod and support from those dear, she escaped in 2005 with some dreams and some tools to create Urban Dwell Development. On her next vacation, Tracy plans to swim with a great white shark as she studies for her pilot's license on roller blades. "The creative adult is the child who has survived." -- Ursula K. Le Guin Tracy Mitchell Principal Gala When asked to draft a few notes for her bio, Gala opened by immediately disclosing the fact that she doesn't snore. Beyond that, our gal from Dublin (Georgia, that is don't let the accent fool you) mentioned running the NYC Marathon, surfing in Coast Rica, and snowboarding in Sun Valley. Fortunately for us, she did garner a BBA in Business with an Accounting Major from Georgia State University, sometime before she ran an import business focusing on wares from local Peruvian/Andean artists. Out of college, our budding tax specialist worked for many moons in local CPA firms that include Frazier & Deeter, Miller Ray Healey & Houser, and Ernst & Young. Later shifting gears, she found herself in the private sector with Cox Communications, spearheading the Accounting for national joint ventures between Cox and AT&T. Excited about further entrepreneurial goals, Gala departed to open the Atlanta branch of Intaglia Home Collection, a national, privately-owned furniture company. The housing boom after the turn of the century led Gala down another career path in residential and commercial lending, where she spent several years becoming familiar with both local and national builders and developers in the process. So it was a pretty seamless and full-circle transition when we asked if she would count the beans, assuring that none of us snore either. For our own entertainment, we make her use an abacus on Thursdays. Gala Rogers Finance/Accounting Reid I think we're all dying to meet Reid's mother. A true Southern gentleman from Newnan, GA, this well-dressed, though often clay-covered fellow removes his shoes (and hat, if applicable) when entering a home, keeps an exceptional project schedule, and sends amazing Thank You notes. Reid began framing houses during his summers when he was 15 and realized not only his talents, but his passion for buildings and construction. Reid holds a degree from The University of Georgia in Housing and Consumer Economics, along with the NAHB's Residential Construction Superintendent designation as administered by the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association. Reid's impressive venture list ranges from finishing homes anywhere between 1,600 to 19,000 square feet in a variety of Metro areas. Reid has particular interests in sustainable development, green building, both modern and traditional architecture, as well as the principles of New Urbanism. When not on a job site or supply store, Reid can no sooner be found enjoying a football game or playing guitar. A gifted musician with pipes for Blues and Rock, this self-proclaimed romantic can haul five-gallon buckets in each hand, a bag of concrete on his head, and still maintain a gracious phone conversation with a client. How's that for hands-on and hands-free? " Luck is the residue of design." -- Branch Rickey Reid Stripling Superintendant About Us Founded in 2005, Urban Dwell began as a residential renovation organization created with a solid vision in mind. A vision capturing the desire to deliver a distinct product based on the true principles of Modernism and eco-responsible building alternatives for new and existing homes in Atlanta. Persistently educating ourselves on new materials, procedures, and technique, we're constantly reminded to remain informed and ahead of the ever-changing industry. With each goal we accomplish, we strive for new ones to achieve in our evolution of building and design. After several large-scale successful renovations for both clients and properties within the Urban Dwell inventory, we took a much-calculated venture into the construction of new homes in October 2007. This highly-anticipated direction in our growth cycle began movement into one of our paramount, long-term objectives to finesse a fluid partnership between green resources and uncompromising execution of functionally exquisite spaces. Urban Dwell understands the environmental and geographical need for salvaging traditional design, as well as the emerging appreciation for diverse architectural influence in the city. With a unique vision to impart throughout the metropolitan area's traditional Craftsman bungalows and American Foursquares, our team acutely focuses on thoughtful architectural programming, inventive technology, and integrated design to ensure aesthetically pleasing and highly functional results. We Care Urban Dwell Development makes every effort to consciously consider the environment in which we work, as well as the environment in which we live. And giving back to our community is just another way we try to leave things a little better than we found them. Recently partnering with "Chris' Kids," a non-profit organization that has provided housing for children who have suffered abuse, neglect, and rejection since 1981, the marriage between our work and theirs comes naturally. The various programs continue to help more than 850 children and families every year, readjusting into society through school, therapy, and a safe home setting. Most recently, Urban Dwell sponsored and attended the 2008 "Seasons of Love" benefit. With upcoming plans to establish a construction industry mentoring series with "Chris' Kids," Urban Dwell is also scheduled to begin afternoon reading programs with the children of "Sheltering Arms." Regarded for our continued sponsorship of "The Toy Party" (www.forthekid.org) and HRC Dinners over the last few years, several members of our team hold positions on the Board of these charities. With a launch party in the works to unveil our new modern home on Hosea L. Williams Drive this Spring, "Chris' Kids" will be the primary benefactor of all proceeds and donations from our attendees at the event. Urban Dwell also volunteers with "Hosea Williams Feeds the Homeless" on holidays and will continue to seek out and support groups that tirelessly work to better our local and global communities.
avid Modernist. Tracy It's Tracy's fault that we're all here' renovating houses, building modern homes, and infusing Atlanta with innovative design and green practices. She had the vision years ago and that vision only continues to spread like wildfire in her mind's eye, on our project plans, and in our local neighborhoods. A New Jersey native, she began her career with AT&T in Accounting/Finance prior to landing in Atlanta's banking industry just two years before the city would be forever transformed by the 1996 Olympics. Eventually, Tracy would merge into Telecom and on to the start-up arena of the enthusiastic Technology world as a Corporate Asset Manager. Growing up just outside of Manhattan, she was exposed to modern architecture through visits to the city with her family from an early age. To this day, Tracy is still unable to dodge the image of the furniture designer's loft in SOHO she visited as a young teen. Enchanted by a transparent Lucite bridge that spanned the public living space and into the private second level living quarters, she was enveloped by the look and feel of how modernism translates through a space, lending both form and function to its complexion. The eons spent in Corporate America fell short in providing all of trappings she needed for personal reward and realized her skills and passions could be easily transferred into a more creative, tangible effort. Charmed by the quaint elegance of Southern architecture since her arrival, this thrill-seeker, humanitarian, wine connoisseur, and art collector renovated her first Craftsman Bungalow in 1998. Unable to shake the thrill of design, Tracy set plans in motion to develop her own company and provide Atlanta with something unique. With the approving nod and support from those dear, she escaped in 2005 with some dreams and some tools to create Urban Dwell Development. On her next vacation, Tracy plans to swim with a great white shark as she studies for her pilot's license on roller blades. "The creative adult is the child who has survived." -- Ursula K. Le Guin Tracy Mitchell Principal Gala When asked to draft a few notes for her bio, Gala opened by immediately disclosing the fact that she doesn't snore. Beyond that, our gal from Dublin (Georgia, that is don't let the accent fool you) mentioned running the NYC Marathon, surfing in Coast Rica, and snowboarding in Sun Valley. Fortunately for us, she did garner a BBA in Business with an Accounting Major from Georgia State University, sometime before she ran an import business focusing on wares from local Peruvian/Andean artists. Out of college, our budding tax specialist worked for many moons in local CPA firms that include Frazier & Deeter, Miller Ray Healey & Houser, and Ernst & Young. Later shifting gears, she found herself in the private sector with Cox Communications, spearheading the Accounting for national joint ventures between Cox and AT&T. Excited about further entrepreneurial goals, Gala departed to open the Atlanta branch of Intaglia Home Collection, a national, privately-owned furniture company. The housing boom after the turn of the century led Gala down another career path in residential and commercial lending, where she spent several years becoming familiar with both local and national builders and developers in the process. So it was a pretty seamless and full-circle transition when we asked if she would count the beans, assuring that none of us snore either. For our own entertainment, we make her use an abacus on Thursdays. Gala Rogers Finance/Accounting Reid I think we're all dying to meet Reid's mother. A true Southern gentleman from Newnan, GA, this well-dressed, though often clay-covered fellow removes his shoes (and hat, if applicable) when entering a home, keeps an exceptional project schedule, and sends amazing Thank You notes. Reid began framing houses during his summers when he was 15 and realized not only his talents, but his passion for buildings and construction. Reid holds a degree from The University of Georgia in Housing and Consumer Economics, along with the NAHB's Residential Construction Superintendent designation as administered by the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association. Reid's impressive venture list ranges from finishing homes anywhere between 1,600 to 19,000 square feet in a variety of Metro areas. Reid has particular interests in sustainable development, green building, both modern and traditional architecture, as well as the principles of New Urbanism. When not on a job site or supply store, Reid can no sooner be found enjoying a football game or playing guitar. A gifted musician with pipes for Blues and Rock, this self-proclaimed romantic can haul five-gallon buckets in each hand, a bag of concrete on his head, and still maintain a gracious phone conversation with a client. How's that for hands-on and hands-free? " Luck is the residue of design." -- Branch Rickey Reid Stripling Superintendant About Us Founded in 2005, Urban Dwell began as a residential renovation organization created with a solid vision in mind. A vision capturing the desire to deliver a distinct product based on the true principles of Modernism and eco-responsible building alternatives for new and existing homes in Atlanta. Persistently educating ourselves on new materials, procedures, and technique, we're constantly reminded to remain informed and ahead of the ever-changing industry. With each goal we accomplish, we strive for new ones to achieve in our evolution of building and design. After several large-scale successful renovations for both clients and properties within the Urban Dwell inventory, we took a much-calculated venture into the construction of new homes in October 2007. This highly-anticipated direction in our growth cycle began movement into one of our paramount, long-term objectives to finesse a fluid partnership between green resources and uncompromising execution of functionally exquisite spaces. Urban Dwell understands the environmental and geographical need for salvaging traditional design, as well as the emerging appreciation for diverse architectural influence in the city. With a unique vision to impart throughout the metropolitan area's traditional Craftsman bungalows and American Foursquares, our team acutely focuses on thoughtful architectural programming, inventive technology, and integrated design to ensure aesthetically pleasing and highly functional results. We Care Urban Dwell Development makes every effort to consciously consider the environment in which we work, as well as the environment in which we live. And giving back to our community is just another way we try to leave things a little better than we found them. Recently partnering with "Chris' Kids," a non-profit organization that has provided housing for children who have suffered abuse, neglect, and rejection since 1981, the marriage between our work and theirs comes naturally. The various programs continue to help more than 850 children and families every year, readjusting into society through school, therapy, and a safe home setting. Most recently, Urban Dwell sponsored and attended the 2008 "Seasons of Love" benefit. With upcoming plans to establish a construction industry mentoring series with "Chris' Kids," Urban Dwell is also scheduled to begin afternoon reading programs with the children of "Sheltering Arms." Regarded for our continued sponsorship of "The Toy Party" (www.forthekid.org) and HRC Dinners over the last few years, several members of our team hold positions on the Board of these charities. With a launch party in the works to unveil our new modern home on Hosea L. Williams Drive this Spring, "Chris' Kids" will be the primary benefactor of all proceeds and donations from our attendees at the event. Urban Dwell also volunteers with "Hosea Williams Feeds the Homeless" on holidays and will continue to seek out and support groups that tirelessly work to better our local and global communities.