Global Green USA works in partnership with local governments and other
public entities to demonstrate the benefits of green building, outline
options for establishing green building programs that protect local quality
of life and the environment, provide training for staff and constituents,
and encourage the development of incentives for green building projects.
Current and past partners include San Mateo County and the Cities of San
Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Santa
Clarita, and Irvine.
GG USA's Local Government Green Building Initiative offers:
Needs Analysis and Strategic Planning
- Inventory current environmental programs and policies
- Set green building program priorities
- Conduct outreach with building industry stakeholders
- Develop program options
- Assess staffing and financial impacts
- Conduct Commission and Council presentations
Green Building Program Design
- Determine program structure and phasing
- Develop educational materials
- Identify incentives for participation
- Develop marketing plan
Case Studies and Design Tools
- Research and write case studies
- Develop green building guidelines and design tools
- Prepare local green building resource guides
Workshops and Training
- Green Building 101
- Green Building Program and Policy Development
- Overview of Green Building Materials
- Strategies for Greening Affordable Housing
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