3. Guide to “Developing Green Building Programs” Global Green USA (2008). “Developing Green Building Program: A Step-by-Step Guide for Local Governments.” http://www.globalgreen.org/docs/publication-71-1.pdf
4. Development Timeline Global Green USA (2008). “Developing Green Building Program: A Step-by-Step Guide for Local Governments.” http://www.globalgreen.org/docs/publication-71-1.pdf
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7. Action: Analyze Building Trends Centre Regional Planning Agency (17 Aug 2009). “State College Borough Forecasting.” Centre County Growth Forecast Project: 2009-2040. http://www.crcog.net/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={E4D20872-1197-4AC3-9AC9-2CD4C6501C13}
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14. Example Framework Building Type Mandatory or Voluntary Threshold Guideline Criteria Incentive Municipal Buildings Mandatory >5,000 SF LEED-NC, EB & CL LEED Silver Leading by Example Municipal Buildings Voluntary <5,000 SF LEED-NC, EB & CL Register w/LEED, submit Checklist w/ permit Leading by Example Multi-Family Residential Mandatory >100 units or 4 stories and above LEED-NC, Home Minimum: LEED Certified Density Bonus, Parking Cash-out Option, Recognition Multi-Family Residential Voluntary 4 stories and above LEED-NC, Home or Enterprise Green Communities Register and submit Checklist w/ permit Density Bonus, Parking Cash-out Option, Recognition Multi-Family Residential Voluntary 2-10 units, 3 stories or less ENERGY STAR plus local checklist or Enterprise Green Communities Verification from HERS renter Education, Recognition, Assistance w/rebate & loan opportunities
15. Example Framework Building Type Mandatory or Voluntary Threshold Guideline Criteria Incentive Tenant Improvements Voluntary >10,000 SF LEED-EB Register w/LEED, submit Checklist w/ permit Education, Recognition, Assistance w/rebate & loan opportunities Tenant Improvements Voluntary <10,000 SF Local Resource Guide None Education, Recognition, Assistance w/rebate & loan opportunities Single Family Residence Voluntary N/A Enterprise Green Communities or Local Resource Guide None Education, Recognition, Assistance w/rebate & loan opportunities
16. What are Other Local Governments Doing? American Institute of Architects (2009). “Local Leaders in Sustainability: Green Incentives.” http://www.aia.org/aiaucmp/groups/aia/documents/pdf/aias076942.pdf
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Editor's Notes
EPA’s assessment tool helps local gov’t entities analyze their programs for how well they incorporate green building standards throughout all their codes: Sustainable Sites & Responsible Land Use Development Materials and Resource Conservation Energy Conservation & Atmospheric Quality Water Efficiency, Conservation, & Management Indoor Environmental The Borough can expand upon the current CID green building incentive to create a program similar to successful programs in Arlington, VA and Seattle Washington and base our incentives on the goals set out in Resolution 944, the 2009 Strategic Plan and the Centre Region Comprehensive Plan Update.
The Borough can take advantage of energy efficiency rebate programs and tax incentives to obtain voluntary compliance with a new program and lead by example through efforts to pursue public green building projects. The Borough can also take advantage of county-wide land use planning documents. There has been a clear failure to achieve community-wide goals for Resolution 944 that could be countered with a comprehensive green planning program, if the program takes into account best management practices to achieving smart growth. Many green building programs are housed in building codes offices rather than zoning offices and many municipalities wield greater control over utilities than the Borough, limiting the effectiveness of many green building incentive options. At this point we need to determine what our priorities will be in a green building program and how far the program should extend.
Trends 9.4% population growth, associated housing growth Decrease in vacant properties Greatest number of vacant properties in residential (R-2, R-3) and commercial zones (CP-2) Increase in student population High housing cost throughout the borough, yet few regions where cost is greater than 30% of median household income Steady increase in housing size until 2008: smaller homes becoming more desirable since Growth projected in the West End
-LEED and ENERGY STAR have the most data to back their claims. -Enterprise Green Communities and the NAHB, National Green Building Standard show some promise and more flexibility for rural-suburban development issues. -NAHB has an easy to use highly accessible scoring tool.
There is not a one-size fits all guideline for green building. See report for analysis of guideline performance.
Example most closely resembling the conditions in State College.
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