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Arlington County is the First to Adopt Incentives Tied to LEED Version 4

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While hundreds of governments throughout the United States have adopted programs incentivizing green building, many tied to the LEED rating system, Arlington County, Virginia is the first to tie incentives specifically to the new LEED version 4. The program has been popular with developers in Arlington.

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GM Will Invest Another $20M In Arlington, Texas

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is investing an additional $20 million at its Arlington Assembly to upgrade plant conveyors in preparation for the launch of GM’s all-new full-size SUVs. Read: GM Will Invest Another $20M In Arlington, Texas at BusinessFacilities.com. General Motors Co.

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Arlington County, Va., earns first LEED for Communities Platinum Certification

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Arlington County, Va., Green Building Council’s (USGBC) newly created LEED for Communities program. is the first community to achieve Platinum level under the U.S.

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Lubber Run Park: Achieving net-zero status with copper

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By Larry Peters When officials in Arlington, Virginia, initiated a project to revitalize Lubber Run Park—the county’s first, established in 1942—their first instinct was to maintain its green space. They proposed a design which placed the new Lubber Run Community Center at the heart of the green space.

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Volunteers honor fallen heroes at Arlington Cemetery

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Real Green among participants at annual service event

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Wallbox Chooses Texas For First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

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The electric vehicle charging solutions provider's new facility is anticipated to create approximately 250 direct jobs in Arlington by 2030. The post Wallbox Chooses Texas For First U.S. Manufacturing Facility appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Last chance to pre-register for BUILDINGChicago/Greening the Heartland Conference at 20% savings

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Arlington Heights, IL (September 4, 2013 ) — Attendees of the BUILDING Chicago /Greening the Heartland Expo and Conference can still save 20% off the at-site registration fee by registering online in these final days before the event opens on September 9 and concludes on September 11. Exclude Content: Yes.