homeWelcome, sign in or click here to subscribe.login
     


 

 

Environment


Subscriber content preview

August 28, 2008

Pilot program helps cutting-edge green projects

  • The city of Seattle is providing extra support for innovative ideas so that they won't be bogged down by time, code or cost constraints.
    • By KATIE ZEMTSEFF
    Journal Staff Reporter

    Image courtesy of Graham Baba Architects [enlarge]
    One of the three projects in Seattle’s Priority Green pilot program is the Melrose Square development on Capitol Hill. The building’s roof will be used for urban agriculture.

    In Seattle, it's fairly easy to reach for goals like LEED but trying out cutting-edge green ideas can be tough due to time, code or cost constraints. To help projects pursue innovative systems, the Department of Planning and Development is launching a pilot program called Priority Green to give those projects extra attention.


     
    . . .


    To read this story in full login or purchase a subscription.



    
    Email or user name:
    Password:
     
    Forgot password? Click here.