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Royal Oak Takes Part In Local Sustainability Program
Royal Oak has earned the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED for Cities and Communities Grant. See what that means for the city.
ROYAL OAK, MI — Royal Oak is taking steps toward local sustainability in the community.
Wednesday Royal Oak announced its participation in the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED for Cities and Communities grant program.
"We recognize that the next generation of green building must focus on the development of smart cities and resilient communities, and this certification will allow Royal Oak to demonstrate leadership among cities and communities advancing a sustainable, healthy, and equitable way of life," city officials said in a the announcement.
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Through this program, the city will gain financial assistance, educational resources and technical support throughout the LEED certification process enabling our community to become more sustainable.
“We are thrilled to participate in the LEED for Cities grant program and look forward to the educational resources and peer city interactions during the program period,” said Julie Lyons Bricker, energy and sustainability manager. “Being part of the 2019 cohort is a great opportunity to learn about programs and initiatives that encourage sustainability to benefit the economy, the environment, and our quality of life.”
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USGBC and Bank of America Charitable Foundation launched the LEED for Cities and Communities grant program with six U.S. cities in 2018 and today expanded the program to 15 more cities and communities.
“To realize a sustainable future for all, today’s cities and communities must strive to be green, resilient, inclusive and smart,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO, USGBC. “The LEED for Cities and Communities certification programs give leaders a framework for planning, designing, measuring and managing the social, economic and environmental performance of the places where they live, work, learn and play. With support from Bank of America, we will empower these grant recipients to deliver a higher living standard for their residents.”
Learn more about the USGBC LEED for Cities and Communities programs.
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