St. Paul Leads Minnesota Communities Through The Enactment Of Green Development Guidelines

By: Patrick J. O’Connor, Partner, Faegre & Benson, LLP

Discover the acceptable rating systems in St. Paul, MN and how these systems are applied.

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Builders and Developers Must Understand Risks as Beantown Transforms into Greentown!

By: Ari J. Scharg, Attorney, Querrey & Harrow

In this feature, hear from Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Jim Hunt, Chief of Environment and Energy Services for the City of Boston and learn about differentiating characteristics between LEED certification and certification under the Boston Zoning Code.

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Construct a School…Influence a Community

By Mary Bowen-Eggebraaten and Paul J. Hoffman

The superintendent of schools (Hudson, WI) and the builder of River Crest Elementary school (Hudson, WI) explain the educational, financial and communal benefits achieved by incorporating green principals

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LEED^® - Is it a Must for Construction?

By Paul J. Hoffman

Paul Hoffman, President & Owner of Hoffman, LLC, Vice-Chairman of the Associated General Contractors of America Building Division, explains when LEED® certification is appropriate.

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Green Building in the Sunshine State

Nicole C. Kibert, Attorney, Carlton Fields, P.A.

Hear from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez and discover the legal implications of green initiatives in Miami-Dade County and Florida at large.

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The Co-Existence of Sustainability and Luxury in Hotels

By Harry Wheeler, AIA, Principal, Group One Partners, Inc.

Discover hotels that are either Green Seal certified or LEED certified, and others in the US that are integrating sustainable practices in luxurious environments-not an easy task. Find out how you, as a home owner and consumer, can implement some of these top green practices/products in your own residence to save you money and to protect your family’s health to avoid outrageous medical costs.

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Northwest Cities Set the Green Trend

Thomas J. Condon, Jr., Querrey & Harrow and Brian Chenoweth, Chenoweth Law Group, PC

Cities like Portland are sustaining reputations as top ‘green’ metropolises. Portland Mayor Sam Adams states why Clean Energy Works Portland is a practical initiative for struggling middle-class homeowners and Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels explains how the Green Building Capital Initiative can increase the market value of residential property in Seattle.

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A ‘Green’ Restaurant Identity

By Grace Tillman

Learn about the Green Restaurant Association and an up and coming community of sustainable restaurateurs operating in multi-markets throughout the US.

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Austin, Texas Paves the Way for the Expansion of Green Building

By: Christopher J. Harney, Querrey & Harrow

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