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Foster City committee reviews draft Eco Apartment Guide, recommends legal review and voluntary certification

Foster City Citizen Sustainability Advisory Committee · January 14, 2026
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Summary

CSAC reviewed a draft Eco Apartment Guide that would rate apartment complexes on sustainability features (solar, EV charging, composting, community spaces). Members recommended the program be voluntary and asked staff to consult the city attorney and manager before advancing.

The Citizen Sustainability Advisory Committee reviewed a draft 'Eco Apartment Guide' on Jan. 14 that would collect sustainability information from apartment managers and residents and publish a tiered certification (green, silver, gold, platinum) to help prospective renters compare complexes.

A subcommittee member presenting the draft said the guide would rank complexes on metrics including…

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