Mar 29 2005
Today, the Mayor of Scottsdale, AZ announced Resolution 6644, which requires all new public buildings to be certified LEED Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System(TM), developed by the USGBC, will provide numerous environmental and economic benefits to the people of Scottsdale. The Resolution is the first city-wide resolution in the country to require LEED Gold.
"This is a historic moment for Scottsdale, for Arizona, and for the green building movement," said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO 7 Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. "The City of Scottsdale is to be commended for their leadership and vision."
The City Council passed Resolution 6644 following the success of the Scottsdale Green Building Program, which was developed to encourage the use of environmentally responsible building. The LEED Green Building Rating System is a complete framework for assessing building performance and meeting sustainability goals. LEED Certified buildings provide benefits spanning from environmental to economic including the protection of local ecosystems, the conservation of natural resources, reduced building operating costs, enhanced asset value and profits, superior indoor air quality, and increased occupant health and productivity.