Looks like The Streets of Buckhead will take high-end luxury to a new level for being environmental friendly. Ben Carter has made an environmental commitment to the community by seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for his company's luxury mixed-use development.
The Streets of Buckhead. Featuring more than 500,000-square feet of world-class retail, dining and residences, The Streets of Buckhead will be one of the country's most expansive and affluent developments to be awarded Silver status in the LEED Green Building Rating System(TM) when it opens in 2009.
"There was never a question in my mind that The Streets of Buckhead would be environmentally friendly and have a positive presence in the community," said Carter, founder and chairman of Ben Carter Properties, developer of The Streets of Buckhead. "We are working to fulfill all the necessary requirements for LEED Silver certification across the entire development, which is uncommon for most mixed-use developments. I'm proud that in addition to making the commitment to bring this new luxury district to Atlanta, we're able to make it that much better by also focusing on efficiency and sustainability."
The many proactive initiatives that The Streets of Buckhead is pursuing in order to gain LEED certification include:
-- Recycled groundwater will be collected for cooling towers to reduce the use of valuable potable water, and reduce the demand on Atlanta's already strained drinking water resources
-- Plumbing fixtures will be selected to reduce water consumption
-- Planned interior finishes will be selected to ensure good indoor environmental quality
-- Means of supporting alternative transportation are being explored, including such innovations as shuttles connecting patrons and employees to mass transit; parking dedicated solely to car/van pool and fuel efficient vehicles; and bicycle parking and storage
-- Overall, a reduction of more than 21 percent in energy use over more conventional buildings is anticipated
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