Event Description

LEED for Cities and Communities rating system helps projects create and operationalize responsible, sustainable, and specific plans for natural systems, energy, water, waste, transportation, and many other factors that contribute to the quality of life—revolutionizing the way cities and communities are planned, developed and operated in order to improve their overall sustainability and quality of life.

The LEED framework encompasses social, economic, and environmental performance indicators and strategies with a clear, data-driven means of benchmarking and communicating progress.

What You'll Learn:

LEED for Cities and Communities helps projects credibly track progress toward overall sustainability objectives and allows for comparison with others around the world. LEED for Cities and Communities helps local leaders and the private sector to:

• Benchmark performance against national and global standards.
• Demonstrate a commitment to net-zero energy, water, and waste as well as carbon neutrality.
• Operationalize outcomes-oriented policies and strategies centered on sustainability, resilience, and social equity.
• Develop a culture of data-driven decision-making, transparency, and leadership.
• Improve the standard of living and quality of life in cities and communities.