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How will Atlantic Station contribute / be less detrimental to the environment? |
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The development process in Atlanta's metro area is currently destroying 55 acres of trees, farmland and open space each day. Atlantic Station is not only restoring land that was previously a brownfield, but will produce 12-20 million square feet on 138 acres in an area that is surrounded by dense development with infrastructure already in place. This infill development will save over 1,000 acres from being developed in the most sensitive areas of the region. As a live, work and play community, Atlantic Station will be an environment where less time will be spent in the car, where you can ride the trolley to work or even take a simple walk. The ability to utilize alternative transportation options reduces the reliance on the personal automobile, which is prime culprit in Atlanta’s deteriorating air quality. |
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How do we know the Atlantic Station site is really environmentally clean? |
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The EPA and the EPD independently monitored the remediation process in Atlantic Station and issued a "No Further Action" letter certifying their satisfaction with the work that had been done. |
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What other cutting edge technology has Atlantic Station used to help the
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Energy Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Southern Company, will construct a district cooling plant in Atlantic Station, reducing the amount of electricity used in the development by 15-20 percent. This system will also feature fuel cells and other cutting edge technologies and will be the first of its kind in the state of Georgia. |
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Why are the regulatory agencies so supportive of Atlantic Station? |
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Developments like Atlantic Station represent "Smart Growth" and environmentally enrich cities of tomorrow by improving air quality.
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