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| American Cancer Society Center, 250 Williams Street, Downtown Atlanta, GA |
ATLANTA, GA – The Atlanta Better Buildings Challenge
(Atlanta BBC) recognized Cousins Properties for reaching a milestone
achievement in sustainability for its American Cancer Society Center (ACSC)
building. The ACSC, located downtown at 250 Williams Street, was one of
just 20 Atlanta properties to complete its Atlanta BBC goal in 2013.
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| Lauren Dufort |
Atlanta BBC
participants work to realize a 20 percent reduction in energy and water
consumption in commercial properties by or before 2020.
Cousins is among the
first Atlanta BBC participants to achieve this goal within less than two years
of the program’s launch.
Atlanta, along with
Seattle and Los Angeles, were the first cities selected by President Obama in
2011 to participate in this U.S. Department of Energy-backed sustainability
program that has since expanded throughout the country.
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| Denise Quarles |
Originating in Downtown, the Atlanta Better Buildings
Challenge has grown to include participation throughout the city, including the
Midtown and Buckhead communities. Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) works in
partnership with the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Sustainability to manage
the Atlanta BBC.
To date, the Atlanta
BBC boasts more than 80 participants, representing more than 65 million square
feet of commercial space working to implement sustainability improvements.
“We commend and
congratulate Cousins for taking this important step to improve Atlanta’s energy
and water efficiency,” said Lauren Dufort, Director of Sustainability at
Central Atlanta Progress.
“The City of Atlanta
applauds Cousins in its efforts to make our city a more sustainable place to
live and conduct business,” said Denise Quarles, Director, City of
Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Sustainability. “Their hard work is just the
beginning, and we are glad that they paved the way for other Atlanta BBC
participants.”
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| President Barack Obama |
Cousins was formally recognized in a ceremony held July 16
at Hudson Grille Midtown.
For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please
contact:
Kyle Stapleton
JACKSON | SPALDING
P 404-214-2191
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