League of Conservation Voters set to honor Larry Silverstein.The New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of League of Conservation Voters The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) is an independent, nonpartisan political advocacy organization that was founded in 1969 by the noted American environmentalist David Brower. (NYLCV NYLCV New York League of Conservation Voters (New York, New York) ) will honor developer Larry A. Silverstein at its annual fall reception on December 5, 2006, as a first step in its green building initiative. Silverstein is being recognized for his groundbreaking efforts in creating New York's first "green" office tower at 7 World Trade Center (WTC WTC World Trade Center, see there ). The event, "Celebrating a Greener Skyline," will take place at the new building. New York City Council The New York City Council is the lawmaking body of the City of New York. It comprises 51 members from 51 council districts throughout the five boroughs. The Council serves as balance of power against the mayor in a "strong" mayor-council government model. Speaker Christine Quinn, a long-time environmental advocate, will deliver the keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. at the event, outlining her vision of a healthier and more sustainable New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . Silverstein's new, striking 52-story, $700-million building replaces the former 7 WTC structure, which collapsed on 9/11. The rise of this spectacular "green" skyscraper is emblematic of a new era in which business leaders, architects, developers, and construction managers are using eco-technology, renewable resources and innovative design to produce environmentally responsible buildings and provide healthier work places. Silverstein's 7 WTC serves as the gateway to the World Trade Center site and represents a city that is dedicated to revitalizing and restoring the health and spirit of Lower Manhattan. "NYLCV is delighted to honor and support Mr. Silverstein whose vision, strong leadership and prudent planning for 7 World Trade Center resulted in a spectacular skyscraper that sets the new standard for 'green' building," said Marcia Bystryn, executive director of the New York League of Conservation Voters. "We are pleased to present Mr. Silverstein with NYLCV's very first Green Buildings Vision Award, and we hope that many others will follow his lead and begin incorporating environmental and energy-saving measures in all developments." In May 2006, 7 WTC opened its doors to the public and is the very first building with this address to be rebuilt. Owner and developer, Larry A. Silverstein, president of Silverstein Properties, Inc., a Manhattan-based real estate investment and development firm, was committed to ensuring that this extraordinary new skyscraper be rebuilt according to the highest levels of green building standards. In doing so, Mr. Silverstein worked diligently with the U.S. Green Building Council, a coalition that established the LEED system, to attain an impressive rating of GOLD. The LEED system grades buildings in areas such as energy and water consumption, indoor air quality Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) deals with the content of interior air that could affect health and comfort of building occupants. The IAQ may be compromised by microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), chemicals (such as carbon monoxide, radon), allergens, or any mass or energy stressor and use of renewable materials. It is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. For more information or to inquire about this event, please contact Claudia Dapice at cdapice@nylcv.org or call 212-361-6350. |
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