About Sustainable Atlanta
Sustainable Atlanta was founded out of the City’s commitment to long-term economic viability and environmental prosperity
Atlanta Regional Commission Releases Plan 2040
The Atlanta region is one of the world's great economic centers, but we can't afford to take our quality of life for granted. PLAN 2040 is the Atlanta Regional Commission's comprehensive blueprint to sustain metro Atlanta's livability and prosperity through mid-century, as the region is expected to add some three million residents.
Metro Chamber SEGI Task Force Report Published
The Metro Atlanta Chamber works with local, state and federal policy makers to address regional environmental issues such as water supply, air quality, energy and land use. We have a rich history of bringing together major stakeholders to tackle difficult problems. Over the past 15 years, the Chamber has helped establish the Clean Air Campaign, the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District and the Livable Communities Coalition.
Early in 2011, the Metro Atlanta Chamber convened a task force of business leaders and community partners to identify sustainability-related economic development opportunities in metro Atlanta. With the pro-bono assistance of McKinsey and Company, the Sustainable Economic Growth Initiative (SEGI) has produced a report recommending strategies for growing jobs in the clean tech and sustainability sectors over the next five years.
CNG Infrastructure & Capacity Revving Up
In 2011, we saw numerous efforts around the region to reduce our reliance of foreign petroleum, including some that focus specifically on compressed natural gas policy and programs. Earlier this month, the NAT GAS Act, already supported by more than 180 cosponsors in the House of Representatives, has been introduced in the Senate as S.1863. The original bipartisan cosponsors-which include Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), and Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV)-presented a bill that extends tax credits for natural gas vehicles and building refueling infrastructure. Importantly, the incentives would be fully paid for through a unique surcharge on natural gas used in vehicles.
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Study: Transit Hub Would Create 15,000 Jobs (1/27/11) Atlanta Business Chronicle: A proposed transit hub in downtown Atlanta would create more than 15,000 jobs and add almost 6 million square feet of office, retail and residential space, according to a new study
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Corps Urged to Change Water Flows Affecting Lanier (1/26/11) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: A regional planning official says she's pressing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to change the way it moves water through the river basin that flows in and out of Lake Lanier
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Cobb EMC Ends Involvement in Coal Plant (1/25/11) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Cobb EMC's board of directors has voted to end the electric co-op's involvement in development of the proposed Plant Washington coal plant
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Report: Georgia is 45th in Nation for Biking, Pedestrian Safety (1/24/11) Creative Loafing: According to the new report released by the Alliance for Biking & Walking, the Peach State ranks 45th among states for overall cyclist and pedestrian safety
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Urban Agriculture Movement - a Healthy Trend for Atlanta (1/23/11) Saporta Report: Social, health, economic and environmental factors now feed a grassroots movement to convert vacant lots across Atlanta into farms and community gardens