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NYC Energy-Efficiency Building Grades

Trump Tower got a "D"

How 50 New York Buildings Scored on Their Energy-Efficiency Report Cards

Trump Tower got a "D"

How 50 New York Buildings Scored on Their Energy-Efficiency Report CardsAnd, yes, they will have to post them in their lobbies.

NYC buildings will soon display letter grades tracking energy efficiencyThe new requirement is part of the city’s "Green New Deal" package of laws.

NYC Starts Grading Larger Buildings on Energy Efficiency as Some Owners Cry FoulExpect to see plenty of “C” and “D” grades in New York City office buildings from now on. The law requiring residential and commercial buildings of more than 25,000 square feet to post a letter gra…

New York City Bans Glass Skyscrapers as part of Green New Deal

New York City mayor moves to ban glass skyscrapers as part of Green New DealNew York City mayor Bill de Blasio plans to ban construction of new glass and steel skyscrapers, in a major bid to tackle the climate-change crisis.

New York Is Banning Glass Skyscrapers. What Comes Next? - Architizer JournalMany high-profile architects are choosing to move away from building glass skyscrapers. Some of the results, namely in New York City, are both shocking and energizing, and offer a welcome respite from the status quo.

De Blasio’s ‘Ban’ on Glass and Steel Skyscrapers Isn’t a Ban at All (Published 2019)New York City may require more eco-friendly building materials, but neither glass nor steel would be prohibited.

If Glass Facades are Out, What Will NYC Skyscrapers Use? - PropertyShark Real Estate BlogIf “glass and steel skyscrapers” are banned, what could replace these materials as developer's go-to design and construction materials for facades?

New York City to extend part of shoreline by 2 blocks to combat climate change

New York mayor reveals plan to extend Manhattan shoreline in response to climate changeNew York City has released a report detailing a proposal to redesign the "vulnerable" shoreline of Lower Manhattan in response to climate change.

Climate Change: How Can Manhattan be Protected? Make It Bigger (Published 2019)Mayor de Blasio proposed a $10 billion plan to build a huge berm at the bottom of Manhattan to protect the financial district from rising sea levels.

Plan to extend lower Manhattan into East River to be studied by experts

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