STAR Communities

We've integrated the STAR Community Rating System into the new #LEED for Cities and Communities v4.1 beta. Check out the draft and let us know what you like and what you don't! new.usgbc.org/leed-v41

USGBC is pleased to say that our #LEED v4.1 rating system drafts are now available online for BD+C, ID+C, Residential, and Cities and Communities! Check it out: new.usgbc.org/leed-v41

Our #LEED for Cities platinum certification is a huge legitimizer for our sustainability work in the District and is a great way to get our city council and elected officials engaged and excited about sustainability. @dangbo @USGBC @DOEE_DC

Joan Kelsch explains that Arlington County, VA has been working on sustainability for a long time. #LEED certification is helping them take the next step with economic development and also with new equity and housing affordability discussions. #sustainablecities @USGBC

@HilariVarnadore and Dr. Vatsal Bhatt of @USGBC lead a wonderful meeting today outlining the future of #LEED for Cities and the integration of the @STARCommunities system. So excited to be here for this historic moment! #PartnershipIsTheNewLeadership

Recent news from @CityofDurango about their transition from #STARcertified to #LEED certified! #sustainability @STARCommunities @USGBC

It’s not enough just to build a #data-driven city; your local gov also has to share those efforts with residents. Learn from @GoldsmithOnGov in @DataSmartCities why communications skills are so critical to building a well-managed city. #CitiesWinWithData bit.ly/2DPsvvN

#Climatechange, demographic shifts and aging infrastructure are wreaking havoc on cities. Luckily, we can help local leaders protect their communities. Apply for our 2019 Leadership in Community Resilience program today. Applications due January 4: bit.ly/2yMtJVc

Climate #resilience planning underway in #STARcertified New Bedford: southcoasttoday.com/news/20181129/…

CRO @ervin_grant describes how a #resilience approach moved @CityPGH past the enviro aspects of #sustainability into a broader discussion of fractured city systems, which contribute to growing inequality. Now they are using the #SDGs to move forward as one community. #citiesSDGs

At @BrookingsMetro to learn about how US #cities are working to implement the #SDGs. Great panel featuring reps from NYC, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, and @CarnegieMellon. #citiessdgs

@nangus @USGBC @USGBCMA @APASCD @APA_Mass Very cool, Neil! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.

Thank you to State Rep Jennifer Benson for recognizing #Devens and our recent transition from a @STARCommunities STAR Certified Community to a @USGBC LEED Certified Community! See our full press release: devensec.com/news/Devens-re… @USGBCMA @APASCD @APA_Mass

"We were proud to see Devens be awarded a 4-STAR Community Rating, and are thrilled to see that accomplishment translate into #LEED certification from @USGBC." says MassDevelopment President/CEO Lauren Liss. Read more: bit.ly/2TRQvEd @MassDev #Sustainability #DevensMA

“[Las Cruces] is in the process of transitioning to performance-based management,” said Mayor Miyagishima. “#LEED helps cities and communities benchmark current performance, track performance metrics, [and] communicate continuous improvement." bit.ly/2r9DJnv @clcgov

Cambridge is a LEED-Certified City, following the integration of @STARCommunities into @USGBC's LEED for Cities program. In 2016, Cambridge received the highest 5-STAR rating from STAR for its sustainability efforts. Learn more - camb.ma/2ziqeWW #CambMA

Congratulations to #CityofChicago for achieving #LEEDforCities Platinum @SustainChicago @USGBC @Greenbuild #Greenbuild2018 #MayorEmanuel @m_raman

The City of Corinth announced that it has become a LEED Certified City. LEED for Cities is a program from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) that advances healthy, green and economically strong cities and communities. cityofcorinth.com/CivicAlerts.as…

Congratulations to @elcerrito on becoming a LEED certified city! 🙌 🎉 Read more about it here: ow.ly/NLtD30mCASS @USGBC #LEED #sustainability

.@CityofDurhamNC & @DurhamCounty jointly achieved #STARCertified community status in December 2017 & will now transfer into the @USGBC #LEEDforCities & #LEEDforCommunities programs. More details here: usgbc.org/articles/star-…