An ambitious new mixed-use, transit-oriented development just ten miles west of Midtown Manhattan will incorporate a variety of green design features and aim for LEED certification from USGBC.
Tag Archives | LEED for Neighborhood Development
Thoughts on “Sustainable Urbanism” from Douglas Farr: LEED is Not Enough
By Stephen Del Percio on July 29, 2008 in LEED Commentary, LEED-ND, New York City, Urban Planning, Zoning
The head of USGBC’s LEED for Neighborhood Development initiative recently voiced some strong opinions here in New York City about the organization’s shortcomings in addressing environmental issues on a broader scale than individual buildings.
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?
Streetscape Improvement Project Seeks to Energize, Green Downtown Newark (NJ)
By Stephen Del Percio on December 21, 2007 in Infrastructure, LEED-ND, New Jersey, Newark, Urban Planning
Newark’s Downtown District Streetscape Improvement Project aims to transform 56 blocks of New Jersey’s largest city’s downtown into a pedestrian destination.
