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Farmers Branch committee hears case for pursuing LEED for Cities certification
Summary
Staff outlined LEED for Cities certification, its potential benefits for grants and economic development, estimated costs (registration and certification fees) and a 9–12 month timeline; staff placed $8,000 in the preliminary budget and will return with details.
Staff presented the LEED for Cities certification program and asked the Farmers Branch Sustainability Committee for feedback on pursuing the designation. A staff presenter described LEED as “a rating system for communities” that evaluates areas including transportation, water efficiency, energy and greenhouse gas emissions and quality-of-life measures.
Officials said the program uses a checklist approach — policies, programs and practices earn points — and that certification would provide a score for gap analysis and national…
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