IOWA CITY — Iowa City’s reconstructed Fire Station No. 2 has been recognized for being environmentally friendly. The project has been awarded LEED Gold status by the U.S. Green Building Council, the city announced Friday. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, has become a sought-after designation for so-called green projects. The 10,000-square-foot remodeled Fire …
First of its kind collaboration designed to boost critical green building practices across the country
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LONGWOOD — Attention, builders: An environmentally conscious site plan could mean faster permitting and reduced fees from Longwood. This month, the City Commission decided to move toward a green-building program that would reward builders who use water and energy efficiently and take other measures to tread lightly on the earth. An ordinance, scheduled for review by the city’s land planning …
IOWA CITY – Iowa City’s reconstructed Fire Station No. 2 has been recognized for being environmentally friendly. The project has been awarded LEED Gold status by the U.S. Green Building Council, the city announced Friday.
