In 2023 Livable Buckhead sponsored a mTAP (mini Technical Assistance Project) through ULI Atlanta’s Center for Leadership (CLF). The goal for the project team was to create for Livable Buckhead and its stakeholders an understanding of embodied carbon in commercial development and provide a path towards an actionable reduction plan – leveraging Buckhead’s commitment to innovation and making its neighborhoods even more livable.
The team conducted stakeholder engagement exercises and policy case studies to create a realistic timeline for addressing embodied carbon in the Buckhead built environment. The culmination of their work is the following Buckhead Embodied Carbon Action Plan:
Buckhead’s building stock and commercial real estate practices are anticipated to mirror the innovative spirit of its residents. In doing so, the district has committed itself to the leading edge of commercial real estate sustainability initiatives. Its adoption of an Embodied Carbon Action Plan, developed by the ULI CLF team, makes Buckhead the first of Atlanta’s three commercial districts to do so.
If you are interested in learning more or participating in our efforts, please contact Helen at helen@livablebuckhead.org. Together, we can create a future-proof Buckhead that meets the needs of current and future residents while significantly reducing our carbon footprint.
