- What does it mean to certify under LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities?
- Who can use LEED for Cities?
- Who can use LEED for Communities?
What does it mean to certify under LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities?
LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities goes beyond buildings to advance sustainable development at the city and community scale, providing local leaders, developers, and practitioners with a powerful sustainability framework and certification program aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Who can use LEED for Cities?
Cities are considered to be places with a governing body, such as cities, towns, counties, and other local government jurisdictions.
- Initiation: Certification is typically initiated by the governing body
- Focus: The entire city or municipality is the scope of the certification.
There are no minimum or maximum size requirements when applying for LEED for Cities.
Learn more about LEED for Cities.
Who can use LEED for Communities?
Communities are considered to be places that don't necessarily have a formal governing body such as regions, districts, corporate campuses, large real-estate developments, business improvement districts (BIDs), economic development zones, neighborhoods, campuses, universities, and military installations.
- Initiation: Certification can be initiated by various entities, such as real estate developers, property owners, or consultants.
- Focus: A specific area or development within a larger region or city.
There are no minimum or maximum size requirements when applying for LEED for Communities.