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Award of Merit Office/Retail/Mised-Use: 555 Greenwich Street

ENR Construction

One of the most sustainable commercial properties in New York City, this 16-story, 270,000-sq-ft tower is designed to exceed local 2030 climate targets for office buildings by more than 45% and meet New York state’s 2050 carbon-neutral targets.

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Commercial greenhouse will top new Whole Foods store in Brooklyn

BD+C

Farm-to-table distribution will take a quantum leap in Brooklyn when Whole Foods and partner Gotham Greens create a 20,000-sf greenhouse atop one of the retailer''s supermarkets. Expected to open this fall, the facility will supply produce to nine Whole Foods stores in metro New York City.

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FITWEL may be the Future of Building Sustainability

Green Building Law Update

The well being of building occupants is increasingly being described as the number one driver of sustainability. The aims for a sustainable buildings have shifted in the U.S. Today, still in beta, the Center for Active Design, a nonprofit established by then New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2013, is the operator of FITWEL.

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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

Business Facilities

To shift to a sustainable trajectory, we need to massively step up investment in clean energy technologies—especially renewables and energy efficiency.”. as measured by retail electricity produced and sold, serving more than 5.6 Being clean and sustainable is not only the right thing to do, it’s just good business,” said Silagy.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

Outdoor lifestyle is crucial to commercial buildings. In fact, officials of New York City are beginning to re-examine its zoning to ensure green spaces and parks are accessible and equitably distributed throughout the urban landscape. In the mid-90s, the Ford Foundation building was named a New York City Landmark.”.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

As a result, the report anticipates that 2014 may be the year that many investors who have traditionally focused mainly on large established markets such as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and Washington, will be expanding their focus to other cities in order to protect capital.

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Business Report-New Jersey: Jet.com Expands HQ in Hoboken

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Situated within the heart of Hoboken’s master-planned, pedestrian-friendly waterfront, Waterfront Corporate Center is the city’s most successful mixed-use development. Last year, childcare learning center Kiddie Academy signed a lease to occupy a portion of the complex’s retail space. The three-building complex comprises 1.5