1. 1. Livable Buckhead, Inc. Mission: Livable Buckhead is a nonprofit organization focused solely on positioning the Buckhead community for future investment by implementing strategies that enhance quality of life. Programmatic Overview: Greenspace Energy Efficiency Commute Alternatives Recycling Arts and Culture Development and Landuse
2. 2. Leadership Board of Directors AGL Energy Services Kathy Robb Cousins Properties Bill Hollett Gables Residential Dave Skelton Morris Manning & Martin Lee Walker Neighborhood Planning Unit B Sally Silver Pearl Meyer Sandy Godwin Resident Lisa Dwyer Bob Stoner Simon Property Group Robin Suggs Atlanta Tech Village David Lightburn Pendleton Consulting Craig Lesser Thompson Hine - Greg Chafee HGOR Bob Hughes Executive Committee Chairman Bob Stoner Secretary Robin Suggs Treasurer Sandy Godwin
3. 3. 41 Buildings Participating 55% of the office market (sf) (more than Denver and Boston) Office, retail, nonprofit, schools Top Performers 2014 Atlanta History Center, Two Live Oak, Westminster School, Atlanta Tech Village Individual Impact Award 2014 Mark Gallman Alliance Center 30 Energy Star certified properties 11 LEED certified properties Energy Efficiency Better Buildings Challenge
4. 4. 23 electric vehicle charging stations installed at retail and office locations in Buckhead Leveraged national grant program and Georgia Power relationship 20 additional chargers outside Buckhead by participating partners Energy Efficiency First EV Ready Community in Atlanta
5. 5. Commute Alternatives LBI works cooperatively with community partners to improve mobility, accessibility and air quality in Buckhead by sponsoring programs and providing incentives to encourage commuters to take transit, carpool, vanpool, telework, bike and walk to work. 56 employer partners 33 property management firms Over 3,000 commuters Typical Annual Results 18 Million Miles Removed 30 Tons Emissions Removed $1.66 Million Passed on to Commuters
6. 6. Community-wide Recycling Community-wide waste management initiative that incorporates three pronged approach: Partners Atlanta Plaza - Marriott Courtyard Monarch Plaza - Shops Around Lenox Piedmont 14 - Resurgens Plaza Results Reduced Costs (10-49%) Diversion Rates (avg 50%) Education Leverage collective buying power (route density) Right size operation Increase diversion
7. 7. Hazardous Waste Collection By the Numbers 363 Participants 17,255 lbs electronics 4,500 lbs paint 9,000 lbs paper 10,353 lbs chemicals 315 lbs light bulbs 845 lbs batteries 21 tons!
8. 8. Arts and Culture Mile Long Museum Imagine a community that is home to 36 displays of public art, and more than 30 art galleriessounds like a destination for art? It is and it has a name you know well - Buckhead Developed Business Plan Developed Selection Committee Structure Developed Program Budget Developed Participant License Agreement Developed Promotional Video
9. 9. Development and Landuse SPI-9 and SPI-12: Establish agenda for monthly meetings Advise applicants on process Prepare project submittals for committee review Prepare committee recommendations Coordinate with COA on recommendations Maintain archive of all presented projects Provide web access to submitted projects Distribute project information through monthly newsletter
10. 10. Food Trucks 10 weeks avg 200 people Goats Wine and Goatcheese Meet your goat Adopt a goat Playing with Shadows Art Contest Bike Challenge (95 people, 20 employers, 2 safety classes) MARTA Bridge Promotions Events Commute 120 employer 67 commuter events Community Events
11. 11. Newsletters Buckheadlines 7714 recipients 21- 25% open rate consistently 1200 new recipients this year (18% increase) Traffic Alerts 221recipients buc Service Alerts 85 recipients Food Truck Alerts 224 recipients Social Media Facebook 2105 likes (92% increase this year) Youtube - 15,936 total views 7,063 views this year 36 subscribers 42 total videos 7 videos added this year Twitter 86 followers, 151 following, 69 tweets Website 69,437 page views; Duration - 1:47 minutes Communications
12. 12. Greenspace: Need
13. 13. Buckhead Collection Vision 16 Plazas + 0.3 Acres 2 Central Gathering Spaces + 4 .0 Acres 13 Neighborhood Parks + 19.5 Acres 3 Beltline Parks + 24.0 Acres 4 Community Park + 3.5 Acres 17 Community Greens + 17.0 Acres 15 Dog Runs + 0.3 Acres 2 Destination Dog Parks + 2.0 Acres Natural Areas +9,300 Acres Trails + Greenways + 36.0 Acres Street + Sidewalk Improvements + 20 Miles Total Vision + 106.6 Acres
14. 14. Buckhead Collection Vision Park Land Acquired/Added By Livable Buckhead and COA 13 acres PATH400 8 acres Mountain Way Common 1 acre Benning Property 1 acre 519 Old Ivy ~1 acre Tower Place Conservation Easement ~2 acres - City Place Development By Others in District 7 ~5 acres - Land o Lakes Blue Heron ~ 3 acres Lenox Road COA Total 34 acres (32% of goal)
15. 15. Highlights of PATH400 5.2 miles long Spine of Parks System $30 million total cost 18+ partners Regional Connection
16. 16. Agency Partners: Land Ownership Encroachment Permit Design Review Funding PATH400 Leadership Lead Partners: Design/Public Engagement Construction Expertise/Funding Local Funding Consultant Partners:
17. 17. PATH400 Partners Atlanta Beltline Atlanta City Council Howard Shook Atlanta Development Authority Atlanta History Center Atlanta Regional Commission Atlanta Police Department Blue Heron Nature Preserve Atlanta Public Schools Buckhead Business Association Buckhead Coalition Buckhead Heritage Society Buckhead Rotary City of Atlanta Parks and Recreation City of Atlanta Dept. of Watershed Friends of Mountain Way Common MARTA North Buckhead Civic Association Neighborhood Planning Unit B Olmsted Linear Parks Alliance Park Pride, Inc The Conservation Fund Trees Atlanta
18. 18. Why PATH400? Impacts Connectivity Local Citywide Regional Health and Welfare Asthma Obesity Education Science History Economic Vitality Arts and Culture Quality of Life
19. 19. 5,133 residents within 5 minute walk 8,175 residents within 10 minute walk 16,519 residents within 5 minute bike ride 44,272 residents within 10 min bike ride Connectivity: Communitywide
20. 20. Connectivity: Citywide Local hub trail Direct connections Beltline Northfork Southfork
21. 21. Connectivity: Regionwide PATH400 is more than a trail for Buckhead - it is a critical connection in the Atlanta regions trail network.
22. 22. Why PATH400? Health & Welfare Obesity 16.5% of GA kids 10-17 are obese Causes of obesity screen time and lack of physical activity 1,000 of those kids are in Buckhead Asthma 12% of Ga kids 0-17 have asthma Cost the nation $2 billion per year 10 million days of school absenteeism 1500 live in Buckhead Alternative commute option for the first time in history, the next generation will not live longer than their parents. Loyola University Health System Study Asthma is the number one reason for emergency room visits at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta. Loyola University Health System Study
23. 23. Why PATH400? Educational Opportunities 2 Atlanta Public Schools 1100 students within 5 minute walk Hands on/Experiential Learning Outdoors History and Heritage Lowrey Stevens Cemetery Science/Ecology Mountain Way Common Blue Heron Nature Preserve Civics Public Private partnerships Interaction of infrastructure with the environment Cultural Resources Bike/Walk to School
24. 24. Why PATH400? Arts & Culture
25. 25. Why PATH400? Economic Vitality Commerce to Community Commercial Properties Tenant Recruitment Tenant Retention New Industries/Millenials Land Values Residential Properties Property Values Quality of Life Atlanta and Georgia The location and potential PATH400 brings to Buckhead was a top factor in the decision to locate Atlanta Tech Village in Buckhead. PATH400 complements the spontaneous interactions integral to the office culture and community of Atlanta Tech Village. -- David Cummings, Techpreneur and Founder of Atlanta Tech Village 100 300 600
26. 26. Why PATH400? Quality of Life Social Interaction Programming Kids Residents Employees
27. 27. Total Project Cost Total Project Cost $27 million Costs by Phase: Design $1,599,200 * Right-of-way $7,131,296 Construction $19,207,345 * Programming $132,000 *Includes expanded scope to toll plaza
28. 28. Funding Need (as of 3/15/15)
29. 29. Progress to Date Concept to construction in 3 years Design Complete Agency Agreements In place Phase I Construction Complete Phase II Construction Underway Phase III Construction Mobilizing Phase IV Construction Mobilizing Most Easements Secured Awards Earned People Using It People Loving it
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33. 33. Still to Come Tower Place Sidney Marcus Miami Circle
34. 34. Still to Come Lindbergh Swamp Norfolk Southern Underpass Wieuca Road Overpass Housing Authority
35. 35. Still to Come Parks! Lowrey Stevens Miami Circle Park Lindbergh Post Office
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