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DRC Sustainability Checklist

DRC Sustainability Checklist


Dear SPI-9 and SPI-12 Applicants,

Please complete and submit the attached Sustainability Checklist along with your required materials no later than the Friday prior to your upcoming presentation to the Development Review Committee.  As with all materials submitted to the Development Review Committee regarding your projects, this information will be made available to the public through LBI website and other communications channels.
 
This form is designed to achieve three things: 
•    To ensure you, the applicant, are aware of community goals and initiatives that fall outside of zoning code requirements, but are desired in all development proposals;
•    To capture information about unique design aspects of your project that should be highlighted and featured in local informational channels; and 
•    To provide links to valuable resources that might aid in the development of your project in a manner consistent with community desires.

Please refer to the Livable Buckhead Strategic Sustainability Plan for further information. Direct all questions regarding this checklist to michelle@livablebuckhead.org.

Thank you in advance for your efforts to incorporate these community goals into your projects. 

Sincerely,
Denise Starling, Executive Director 
Livable Buckhead
 
3. What type of project is it? *This question is required.
9. What green building certification(s) is your project pursuing?
9. Does this project have a sustainability consultant or expert on the project team?
10. Does the developer or client have stated sustainability goals embedded into its current practices? For example: annual sustainability reports, specific sustainability targets for all projects, policies or practices to track and report sustainability efforts.
11. Is this project a new build or major renovation?
12. Are you planning to retro-commission?
For more information on retro-commissioning please refer to page X of the LBI Sustainability Resource Guidebook
12. Is the project going beyond code/stretch code goals for energy efficiency?
For more information on beyond code/stretch codes please refer to page X of the LBI Sustainability Resource Guidebook
12. Is the project installing solar to offset the building's operational energy consumption?
For more information on solar energy please refer to page X of the LBI Sustainability Resource Guidebook
13. Would you like to be connected to resources to have a solar assessment conducted?
14. Is the parking deck/lot going to be lit by LED lights?
14. Would you like to be connected to resources to consider LEDs?
14. Are you aware of the requirement of the City of Atlanta's benchmarking and disclosure ordinance? 
To review the City of Atlanta's benchmarking and disclosure ordinance go to https://atlantabuildingefficiency.com or email buildingefficiency@atlantaga.gov for more information 
15. Are you aware of the City of Atlanta's 100% Clean Energy Plan which aims to meet the clean power goal for city buildings and operations by 2025, and for all buildings to meet the clean power goal by 2035?
To review the City of Atlanta's 100% Clean Energy Plan go to https://atlantabuildingefficiency.com/clean-energy-atlanta-a-vision-for-a-100-clean-energy-future/
16. Does the project have stated water efficiency goals? For example: % reduction in potable water demand, % reduction in of wastewater discharge...
17. Please choose all water efficiency measures or technologies the project is employing.
For more information on water efficiency measures or technologies listed please refer to page X of the LBI Sustainability Resource Guidebook
18. What water reuse systems are does the project include? Choose all that apply. 
For more information on the water reuse systems listed please refer to page X of the LBI Sustainability Resource Guidebook
19. What climate appropriate landscape design choices are being made for water efficiency in this project? Choose all that apply. 
20. Has the project team had a stream determination study completed to determine if "blue lines" exist on the property?
For more information on what a stream determination study is please refer to page X of the LBI Sustainability Resource Guidebook
21. Is it in compliance with the state of Georgia stream determination guidance?
Please find the Georgia stream determination guidance here. 
21. Has the project requested any stream buffer variances?
For more information on stream buffer variances please refer to page X of the LBI Sustainability Resource Guidebook
22. Has the project team proposed any mitigation measures for stream buffer encroachment?
22. Would you like to be connected to resources to identify mitigation strategies?
22. Have you consulted the latest FEMA flood plain map?
The FEMA flood plain map can be accessed at http://map.georgiadfirm.com/ 
23. Is the project located in a flood plain?
23. Does the project have a stormwater management plan that complies with the City of Atlanta's Post Development Stormwater Management Ordinance?
Please find the City of Atlanta's Post Development Stormwater Management Ordinance at X
24. Would the project team like to be connected with resources to identify stormwater mitigation strategies?
24. Please list any green infrastructure elements that the project features. Please choose all that apply.

For more information on the green infrastructure elements listed please refer to page X of the LBI Sustainability Resource Guidebook
25. Does your site plan provide for long-term stormwater infrastructure maintenance access?
For more information long-term stormwater infrastructure maintenance access go to X.
26. Is there enough space for a recycling AND trash compactor/receptacle in project design? 
27. Does the project allow for enough space to accommodate separate receptacles for glass recycling in the same area as the recycling and trash space? 
28. Is there access to sanitary line nearby recycling/trash receptacles? 
Suggested to be useful for onsite pressure washing and diverts potential leaked waste liquid from the stormwater drain. 
29. Do you have a construction and demolition (C+D) waste recycling plan?
For more information on C+D waste please refer to page X of the LBI Sustainability Resource Guidebook
31. Is the project team aware of the services provided by Life Cycle Building Center to remove any usable buildings materials?
For more information on the Life Cycle Building Center go to https://www.lifecyclebuildingcenter.org/material-donation
31. As a multi-family project, is the developer/owner aware of the City of Atlanta's ordinance requiring recycling?
For more information on the City of Atlanta's multifamily recycling ordinance go to https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/public-works/recycling-program/multi-family-recycling
31. What health and wellness amenities does the project include? Choose all that apply. 
32. Does this project provide signage or paths to direct occupants to transit?
33. Is the main entrance of the building oriented to pedestrian traffic?
34. Has the project planned for last mile connectivity options? Choose all that apply.
35. Are you aware of the City of Atlanta's electric vehicle charging infrastructure ordinance? 
Please find more information on City of Atlanta's electric vehicle charging infrastructure ordinance by going to http://atlantacityga.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?MeetingID=2068&ID=13626&Print=Yes
36. Does the project include the installation of electric vehicle charging stations?
36. Would you like to be connected to resources to get assessment for the installation of EV charging stations through Livable Buckhead's EVery mile campaign?
36. Are there opportunities for adjacent properties to connect for the purpose of facilitating off-street mobility?
For example, inter-parcel walking paths or trails.
37. Is the footprint of the building(s) moving closer or farther away from the road or pedestrian walkway?
37. Does this multi-family residential project provide affordable or lower than market rate options?
37. Is the owner/developer aware of Livable Buckhead's suite of services to provide mobility plans for future tenants to reduce traffic stress caused by single occupancy vehicles?
For more information on stream buffer variances please refer to page X of the LBI Sustainability Resource Guidebook
38. Does your project exceed the zoning code requirements for dedicated greenspace for occupants and community to access?
For more information about greenspace in the zoning code please refer to [WEBSITE FOR ZONING CODE REFERENCE]
39. Does the project have a green roof?
40. Does the roof have a high albedo (white roof)?
40. Does the project design incorporate any permanent art installation(s)?
41. Does the project include public or communal space for hosting events?
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