OVERVIEW
No building is an island.
Siting of buildings, and the land-use patterns that they are a part of, have a ripple effect on:
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community health and well-being
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economic development
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effective use of infrastructure
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local and global environmental quality
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occupant satisfaction
Starting with smart site selection gives an enormous boost to the success of the building program as well as the triple bottom line: social, economic, and environmental objectives.
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Parking Garages Get Their Own Sustainability Certification
June 18, 2014News Brief
A new standard for greener parking incentivizes site, energy, and resilience measures.
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Young Residents, New Businesses Flock to Old Neighborhoods
June 6, 2014News Brief
Research from Preservation Green Lab suggests that age-diverse buildings contribute more to vital, livable communities.
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Milwaukee Affordable Housing Project First to Achieve LEED-ND Silver
May 5, 2014News Brief
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Coastal Wetlands Disappearing Faster Than Before
December 30, 2013News Brief
The U.S. coastal wetland status report looks dreary, with huge freshwater and saltwater losses, while re-establishment programs fall behind.
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The Poor Stay Poor in Sprawling Cities
September 3, 2013News Brief
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Recreation Meets Resilience in Danish Skatepark
September 3, 2013News Brief
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Largest Net-Zero Retrofit Emerges from Adult-Themed Shop
September 3, 2013News Brief
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Study Predicts 40% Less Driving in LEED Neighborhoods
June 27, 2013News Brief
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Endangered Sea Turtles Flee Light Pollution
June 27, 2013News Brief
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Feds' Spending on Real Estate Worsens Sprawl, Inequality
June 3, 2013News Analysis
Smart economic policies go hand in hand with smart growth, according to an advocacy group.
