Los Angeles to host Greenbuild 2007.* The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC USGBC United States Green Building Council ) Greenbuild conference has selected Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. as the location of the 2007 show. Greenbuild will be held at the LA Convention Center from Oct. 17-19, 2007. Peter Templeton, vice president of Education & Research for the USGBC, says Los Angeles is an ideal city for the growing event. "Not only is LA renowned for its culture and entertainment, but it's also gaining significant recognition for its leadership in green building in their community," he says. The 2006 show was held in Denver and welcomed more than 13,500 attendees and more than 700 exhibit booths. The annual conference features three days of green building educational sessions and workshops, a large exhibit floor and numerous networking events. Los Angeles was chosen to host Greenbuild 2007 because of its involvement in green building, the strong USGBC chapter presence and the city's overall commitment to sustainability. The local government has passed several initiatives to promote sustainability and the construction of green buildings citywide. In April 2002, the Los Angeles City Council  The Los Angeles City Council is the governing body of the City of Los Angeles, California, United States. voted to require LEED certification for all public works public workspl.n. Construction projects, such as highways or dams, financed by public funds and constructed by a government for the benefit or use of the general public. Noun 1. construction projects larger than 7,500 gross square feet. In July 2003, the city extended this requirement to all building projects funded by the city. In addition, in March 2002 LEED certification of new construction projects was approved as part of the $1.6 billion bond proposition funding building projects in nine campuses of the LA Community College District. Los Angeles boasts seven LEED certified See certification. projects, including the Platinum-rated Lake View Terrace Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library
The Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) system serves the residents of Los Angeles, California. . The city also has 59 LEED registered projects, placing it fifth in the U.S. for the highest number of register projects, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a news release from the USGBC. The USGBC is accepting programming proposals for Greenbuild 2007 until a Jan. 12, 2007 deadline. More information about the show is available online at www.greenbuildexpo.org |
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