Green Urbanism
Green Cities
Global Green USA works in partnership with local governments and other public entities to demonstrate the benefits of green building, outline options for establishing green building programs that protect local quality of life and the environment, provide training for staff and constituents, and encourage the development of incentives for green building projects. Current and past partners include San Mateo County and the Cities of San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Santa Clarita, and Irvine.
Global Green's Local Government Green Building Initiative offers:
Needs Analysis and Strategic Planning
- Inventory current environmental programs and policies
- Set green building program priorities
- Conduct outreach with building industry stakeholders
- Develop program options
- Assess staffing and financial impacts
- Conduct Commission and Council presentations
Case Studies and Design Tools
- Research and write case studies
- Develop green building guidelines and design tools
- Prepare local green building resource guides
Workshops and Training
- Green Building 101
- Green Building Program and Policy Development
- Overview of Green Building Materials
- Strategies for Greening Affordable Housing
Publications
Developing Green Building Programs: A Step-By-Step Guide for Local Governments
Global Green USA’s step-by-step guidebook outlining a six-step process that local agencies can utilize to develop their own green building programs. The process was developed based on the real world experience that Global Green has gained in working with local governments to develop green building programs in cities such as, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Irvine, West Hollywood, and New Orleans.
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Healthier, Wealthier, Wiser: A Report on National Green Schools
This report outlines the significant benefits of green schools which include improved learning, reduced operating costs, and better student attendance (which translates into more dollars for school districts). In addition, it provides a green school practitioner guide, case studies, and a reference guide to draft a green school resolution. The report also offers the first overview of Global Green’s landmark green schools initiative in New Orleans made possible by a grant from the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund
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