King County Offers Green Building Incentives

King County, Washington, home to Seattle, is encouraging builders and developers to incorporate green strategies into their projects. Administered by the King County Department of Development and Environmental Services and the Department of Natural Resources and Parks, the new incentives include assistance during the permit review process, green building and low-impact development consulting, and cost-sharing and fee discounts for the use of low-impact, best-management practices. Details are online at dnr.metrokc.gov/dnrp/press/2005/0623EarthHeroes.htm.