A new Executive Order has created the New York State Green Procurement and Agency Sustainability Program, which aims to boost the Empire State’s purchase of environment-friendly products and services.
Author Archive | Meredith Taylor
Brooklyn Named to List of Top 10 Green Roof Cities
In good news for green building across Kings County, Brooklyn has placed fourth on a recent list of cities ranked by square footage of green roofs.
Big Box Stores Jump on the Green Bandwagon
Big box retailers are seeing increased demand for green building products and materials.
NYC: America’s 20th Greenest City?
New York City has placed 20th in a recent compilation of America’s 50 greenest cities prepared by the Popular Science magazine.
DEP Promises to Clean Up Contaminated Newtown Creek on Queens/Brooklyn Border
By Meredith Taylor on February 4, 2008 in Brooklyn, Legislation, Long Island City, New York City, Queens
Brooklyn residents are pushing for action from the NYCDEP to clean up Newtown Creek, the East River branch that separates Brooklyn from Queens just south of Long Island City.
Deadline Approaching on Congestion Pricing Recommendation
The clock is ticking on a decision for the controversial congestion pricing initiative including in Mayor Bloomberg’s PlaNYC 2030.
Taking a Hard Look at the New LEED for Neighborhood Development Standard
By Meredith Taylor on January 23, 2008 in LEED Commentary, LEED-ND, New York City, Opinion, Urban Planning, Zoning
Should we look at LEED for Neighborhood Development more critically here in New York City?
The First LEED Platinum Residential High-Rise: Battery Park City’s Verdesian
The Verdesian luxury rental apartment building in Battery Park City is the first in the country to earn LEED Platinum.
Community Calls on the MTA to Require Sustainable Development at the West Side Rail Yards
The Hudson Yards Community Advisory Committee has released a response to the West Side Rail Yards proposals in a letter to the MTA that calls for green building practices across the Hudson Yards project.
