Our city on the straits turned 313 years old recently. Over the course of that time innumerable buildings, big and small, distinguished and forgettable have graced the cityscape.
Unfortunately, the past several decades have seen many buildings suffer the ravages of both time and neglect. Recently, however, there has been a renewed interest in renovating and reviving both commercial and residential properties within the city.
Luckily, there is an organization that can serve as a resource for those looking to move forward in bringing the area’s real estate inventory back into functionality in the most sustainable, low-impact way: The US Green Building Council. The Detroit chapter was established in 2002; its mission is to impact the way buildings and communities are designed.
The Detroit Regional Chapter’s many individual committees focus the work of the organization. Most meet monthly, and there is one that addresses almost every issue that is pertinent to the real estate industry of Detroit.
One focus of the USGBC is LEED. The acronym stands for Leadership in Energy efficient and Environmental Design, and has become not only the organizations Standard, but an International Standard for encouraging efficient and healthy buildings.
There is LEED for New Construction, its first standard, or LEED for Homes, or LEED Neighborhood Development, or Green Schools, Commercial Real Estate or Emerging Professionals. The USGBC Detroit Chapter has members and resources that are leveraged by individuals and companies working to bring local real estate back to a high level of quality in the wisest fashion.
The local chapter brought many leaders to Detroit to show off the uncelebrated jewels of the city USGBC Midyear Meeting earlier this year. It’s Emerging Professionals Committee selected eight community partners that will work long-term with the USGBC to support their work that advances the goal of sustainability in Detroit. Ultimately, the USGBC and it’s partners seek to promote environmentally building practices employed and healthier buildings occupied.
You can check out the resources available through the USGBC on their web site. There is also a calendar of events they sponsor as well.
Talk about the work the USGBC is doing. They are helping change the direction Detroit is evolving in. Let people know; their work shouldn’t be secret.
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