Saturday, May 1, 2010

USGBC Launches First LEED Standard for Neighborhood Development

US Green Building Council recently launched their first LEED standard for neighborhood development that is rated on three major environmental areas: Smart Location & Linkage, Neighborhood Pattern & Design, and Green Infrastructure & Buildings. This project encourages development within or near already existing public transportation, communities, schools, retail and service, etc. We've been talking about LEED certified commerical buildings, but now neighborhoods is a great opportunity for the future.

http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/20232

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