Energy & carbon

• Potential CLT flooring assemblies would reduce embodied carbon impact on the environment and contribute to better thermal performance in the building
• 100% electric building design, including efficient space heating and cooling, LED lighting and smart thermostats, encourages reduced energy use
• 100% of appliances will be Energy Star rated
• Onsite renewable energy will power a majority of the common areas
• 100% of the parking spaces will have EV-ready infrastructure
• A cool roof and dual pane windows reduce heat transfer and heating loads within the building

Water

• Individual unit sub metering will encourage conscious water consumption
• Low-flow fixtures in every apartment and in common areas

Transit-oriented development

• 10-minute walk to nearest BART station
• 2-minute walk to several bus routes
• Reduced parking ratio of less than .75 spaces per apartment (68%)
• Onsite car-share program
• 84 secured bike parking spaces 

Housing & Philanthropy

• 15 onsite affordable homes for very low income levels

Community

• Enhance public open spaces with trees, planters, new paving and sidewalks
• 6,000 sq. ft. of new retail and restaurant space

Arts & Culture

• Contribution of $450,000+ through onsite public art

Environmental objectives in North America

• Net Zero Carbon Pathway targets 55% reduction in overall BAU emissions by 2030.
• Reduce supply chain emissions by engaging with businesses on opportunities to improve their climate impact and resilience.
• Source materials to reduce impact from construction activity and follow sustainable design principles.
• Invest onsite and offsite renewables, selecting the greenest energy mix feasible across our assets, prioritizing generation and direct procurement where possible.

• 2030 WGBC Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment 
  
• Since 2021, we have reported to the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), allowing us to measure our sustainability performance against industry peers.
• Our Development rankings have consistently exceeded benchmarks, outperforming peers within those categories.
• Sustainable Supply Chain Principles offer guidance for Net Zero Carbon, Sustainable Buildings, Sustainable Businesses and Communities, Health & Wellbeing, and Nature & Biodiversity objectives