Nonprofit creates sustainability plan

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The nonprofit Livable Buckhead and more than 30 leaders have collaborated to create a sustainability plan for Buckhead, according to a press release. They are developing a hyperlocal course of action that dovetails with city, state, national and global efforts to improve sustainability. The Buckhead Strategic Sustainability Action Plan establishes ambitious goals designed to accelerate Buckhead’s environmental, economic and social sustainability over the next three years.

The plan is being released after United Nations climate scientists issued a report warning that significant greenhouse gas emissions reduction is required within the next dozen years to prevent the worst effects of climate change.

The Buckhead Strategic Sustainability Action Plan outlines implementation approaches in eight areas: water, health and wellness, green space, energy, waste, culture of sustainability, mobility, and arts and culture. Goals encompass a broad range of programs and activities, including placing an electric vehicle charger within a mile of everyone in Buckhead, making PATH400 energy net positive by adding renewable energy infrastructure, and creating incentives to encourage the development of housing that is affordable for the local workforce.

Information: www.livablebuckhead.org.