Sustainable Atlanta
VISION FOR A SUSTAINABLE ATLANTA
- The air is clean,
- Waste is reduced,
- We use less water than is available,
- All buildings are high performance structures,
- Greenspace is abundant,
- Green industries and businesses thrive,
- Clean energy technologies prevail,
- Solutions are equitable and inclusive,
- Transportation alternatives are the norm,
- Communities and urban centers are walkable,
• Quality of life is ensured for future generations.
MISSION OF SUSTAINABLE ATLANTA
Sustainable Atlanta leads Atlanta's quest to be a world‐class sustainable city by developing
strategies and policy recommendations with partners from Atlanta's business, non‐profit,
academic, community and government leadership.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Facilitation
We will serve as a "portal" and a "connector" as we facilitate change in Atlanta.
Resourcefulness
We will not reinvent the wheel.
Humility
We do not have all the answers ourselves.
Inclusivity
We will embrace the idea that "everyone has a role to play" in driving long‐term sustainability.
Commitment
We will make personal commitments that are stronger than those we expect others to make.
Honesty
We will be open and honest about what our gaps are as a team and as individuals.

