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Carrollton earns LEED for Cities Gold certification; city highlights sustainability gains
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City staff told the Carrollton City Council that the city earned LEED for Cities gold certification after a year-long, cross-department effort; officials said the designation validates existing sustainability work and creates a framework for future improvements.
Carrollton officials said the city has achieved LEED for Cities gold certification after a year-long application and technical review process that compiled citywide data and supporting documentation.
The certification, awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) through its LEED for Cities program, covers Carrollton’s full 37 square miles and recognizes the city’s performance on metrics including resilience planning, transportation performance and greenhouse gas emissions. "We achieved 68 points, which is a very solid gold certification," Environmental Services…
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