Ecologically and Socially Sustainable Development in Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Abstract

East Lake Commons is a 67 home mixed-use, mixed-income in-fill community in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The community planning process began in 1997, and construction was substantially complete by 2000. East Lake Commons successfully incorporates a wide range of ecological and social concepts, including those of Atlanta Regional Commission and the US Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, the project has established new practices such as Handicap Visitability that is influencing national policy makers.

Citation

Preston, C. (2005), "Ecologically and Socially Sustainable Development in Atlanta, Georgia, USA", Open House International, Vol. 30 No. 4, pp. 78-81. https://doi.org/10.1108/OHI-04-2005-B0019