Sustainability

Guided by the principle of responsibility, Jamestown has incorporated sustainability in each facet of the ownership and operation of Ponce City Market. As the largest adaptive reuse project in the Southeast, thousands of tons of materials were recycled or reused in its development, saving the same amount of energy as 12,501 trips around the equator at 30 mpg, compared to constructing the same amount of new space. By utilizing energy-saving and environmentally friendly features throughout the property, Ponce City Market offers tenants a space that is sustainable and efficient. 

 

Features

  • Bicycle facilities and access to alternative transportation

  • Native plantings to provide spaces for relaxation as well as manage stormwater and reduce heat island effect

  • High efficiency plumbing fixtures to minimize the use of potable water

  • Recaptured rainwater and reclaimed water for site irrigation

  • Energy-saving LED lighting

  • Highly-efficient HVAC system with variable-speed, water-source heat pumps

  • Waste minimized in future construction projects

  • New products used for the project are evaluated based on their life cycle impacts, EPDs, place of origin, and ingredients

  • Indoor air quality assessments to promote occupant health and productivity

  • Interior is designed with thermal comfort, daylight and lighting, acoustic performance, and outdoor views in mind

  • State of the art recycling stations

  • Electric charging stations and preferred parking for low-emission vehicles

  • Green cleaning materials and equipment

 

Awards

  • LEED Core & Shell Gold certification

  • 2016 Global Award for Excellence from Urban Land Institute

  • 2016 Project of the Year from Urban Land Institute Atlanta

  • “Golden Shoe” Award from PEDS

  • 2018 OUTSTANDING BUILDING OF THE YEAR (TOBY) AWARDS