The Scottsdale City Council passed the resolution 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.
For more information, go to www.usgbc.org.
