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Overland Park earns LEED Gold for Cities certification; USGBC recognizes citywide sustainability work
Summary
The U.S. Green Building Council awarded Overland Park LEED Gold for Cities after a year‑long cross‑department data effort. City staff and USGBC officials highlighted energy, water and innovation achievements and cited partners including Evergy and WaterOne.
The city of Overland Park announced on Oct. 6 that it has earned LEED Gold certification for Cities from the U.S. Green Building Council, recognizing jurisdiction‑scale progress on energy, water, waste, land use and other sustainability indicators.
Laura Ish, Overland Park’s sustainability manager, told council that staff and community partners began the certification process in April 2024 and…
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