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Board adds national green‑building option, urges city to lead by example
City of Coral Gables Planning & Zoning Board · November 20, 2025
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Summary
The board recommended adding the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Silver with Energy Star as an alternate compliance path in local green‑building code; members also urged the City Commission to require city‑owned projects to meet the same standards and broaden accepted certification options.
Planning staff proposed a targeted text amendment to Article 7 (sustainability and resilience standards) to add the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Silver certification, with Energy Star, as an acceptable compliance option for new construction already…
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