Scottsdale Calls for LEED Gold

With the March 2005 approval of Resolution 6644, Scottsdale, Arizona, became the first city in the nation to require that all new city-owned buildings achieve a LEED^® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The resolution applies to buildings of any size, as long as the green features have an anticipated payback period of five years or less. USGBC President Rick Fedrizzi congratulated the City of Scottsdale and Mayor Mary Manross, saying, “You will be an inspiration for cities across the country, paving the way towards a healthier future for us all.” The City of Scottsdale’s website is www.scottsdaleaz.gov.