LEED-ND: Yay or Nay?

After five years of preparation and testing, members of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Congress for the New Urbanism will begin balloting in late July on whether to authorize a full-fledged LEED-Neighborhood Development program.

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July 22, 2009, 12:00 PM PDT

By The Intrepid Staff

"If the members vote yes - in balloting that would continue for 30 days - and if the National Resources Defense Council and Smart Growth America concur with the decision, the Green Building Council will for the first time operate a permanent certification program that draws from principles of New Urbanism."

Thanks to Renee Brutvan

Read the full story: It’s decision time for LEED-ND

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 in New Urban News

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