Atlanta becomes the 100th LEED-certified city

The city of Atlanta earned LEED Silver certification, becoming the 100th city or community to certify under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Cities and Communities program, according to a press release. This certification was granted in recognition of the city’s commitment to sustainability, human health and economic prosperity. It not only helps measure and manage the city’s performance, it also educates residents, visitors, and business owners about the city’s progress and enables improvement.

“As we work to become a more equitable city, we must take a close look at the serious impact that sustainability has on our residents’ quality of life,” said Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. “Atlanta is proud to have earned LEED Silver certification, in recognition of our commitment to being a more green, healthy, and resilient city. And in true Atlanta fashion, and to have with it the milestone of being the 100th city to earn this designation, is another example of our city breaking barriers, crossing milestones and making progress the Atlanta way.”

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and is designed to help buildings achieve high performance in key areas of human and environmental health.

The city also recognized Hartsfield Jackson International Airport for achieving platinum-level LEED for Communities certification.

Both the city of Atlanta and the Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport were presented with LEED certificates during the LEED for Cities and Communities reception on Nov. 19.