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Green building practices recognize the relationship between natural and built environments and seek to minimize the use of energy, water, and other natural resources and provide a healthy, productive indoor environment.
Green building initiative
Green building initiative
The Town of Greenburgh is committed to enhancing the public welfare and assuring that further commercial and civic development is consistent with the Town's desire to create a more sustainable community, by incorporating green building measures into the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings that minimize the short-term and long-term negative impacts on the environment. Learn more
Choosing the right location, building compactly and mixing uses, reduces environmental impact, boosts community health, and makes resources go further. Learn more
smart location, smart building
smart location, smart building
Green building creates structures that are eco-friendly and resource-efficient from design to deconstruction. According to the U.S. EPA, these buildings save money, support public health, and protect the environment, proving that sustainable choices can benefit everyone, inside and out.
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
The following tools and resources may support communities with green building goals.
Smart Growth and Preservation of Existing and Historic Buildings: Learn how the preservation and reuse of existing and historic buildings can support sustainable communities.
Smart Location Mapping: Access data products and mapping tools to analyze the built environment and transit accessibility of neighborhoods across the United States.
ENERGYSTAR and WaterSense: EPA programs that help consumers identify and access energy and water efficient home products.
Smart Growth Guidelines for Sustainable Design and Development: Helps community planners and developers evaluate the location, design and development of housing to ensure they are more sustainable and affordable.
Sustainable Design and Green Building Toolkit for Local Governments: Helps local governments identify and remove barriers to sustainable design and green building in their permitting processes.
Green Building Tools for Tribes: Offers resources to help tribes develop, implement and enforce culturally relevant green building codes, policies, and programs.
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