How will LEED certification benefit the neighborhood?
A. The stringent environmental requirements necessary to obtain LEED certification will ensure that 1817 Soquel Avenue has minimal impact on the surrounding neighborhood, especially in relation to water and energy use. The project will also serve as a model mixed-use Green development, and in doing so, will attract positive attention to the neighborhood. Additionally, we will be implementing and supporting alternative transportation programs in order to reduce automobile dependency. The City of Santa Cruz has recently adopted its own Green Building requirements and the public at large is increasingly concerned about Global Warming and the impact of the built environment. Green Building is beneficial to the neighborhood, those working in and visting the buildings, and the environment.
