1. How NRDC Approaches Sustainable Housing & Communities © 2011, NRDC Chicago; Southern California metro region; Mt Pleasant, SC

3. Founded 1970

4. Staff of 400

5. Priorities: energy & climate, oceans, health, natural ecosystems, water, communities

6. Offices: NYC, Washington, Chicago, San Francisco, LA, Beijing© 2011, NRDC

8. Neighborhoods

9. Metro regions

10. Key urban systems (e.g., transportation, water, food)© 2011, NRDC Philadelphia; DC metro region; Denver

12. Launched 2005

13. NRDC was national green partner

14. 5-year goals: 8500 homes, $550m in loans, grants & equityDenny Park & High Point, Seattle © 2011, NRDC

16. Smart location

17. Neighborhood layout & design

18. Green infrastructure & buildings

19. 104 projects certified so far

20. Being recognized by governmentsVictoria, BC; Napa, CA; Rockville, MD © 2011, NRDC

21. LEED-ND & Affordable Housing © 2011, NRDC Clockwise from upper left: Savannah; Oakland; Oakland; Bronx, NY

22. A Citizen’s Guide to LEED-ND www.nrdc.org/cities/smartgrowth/leed

24. Goal: assist CDCs in green practices

25. Create national models

26. Develop templates

27. Meet LEED-ND standards © 2011, NRDC Indianapolis

28. Please Visit My Blog: www.kaidbenfield.com © 2011, NRDC