11162018 Press Release - LEED Cities Certification (Nov. 2018) IOv FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENTON Jessica Rogers • (940) 349-7531 • Jessica.Rogers@cityofdenton.com
Denton Recognized as LEED Certified City
DENTON, TX, Nov. 16, 2018—As part of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) for Cities certification program, the City of Denton was recently recognized as a LEED
Certified City. LEED for Cities is a program from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
that advances healthy, green, and economically strong cities and communities.
"We are helping cities develop responsible, sustainable, and specific plans for energy, water,
waste, transportation, and many other factors that contribute to raising the standard of living for
all people around the world," said Mahesh Ramanujam, USGBC president & CEO. "Denton is to
be congratulated for its commitment to ensuring a place where people, nature, and businesses can
all thrive."
Denton is one of only 75 STAR certified cities and communities in the nation that has now
joined the family of LEED for Cities.
"Denton will reach an even higher level of leadership where they will be able to benchmark their
current performance; hone in on targeted metrics to achieve continuous improvement; and
demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, human health, and economic prosperity," added
Ramanuj am.
"Denton's strong commitment to improve our city's performance qualifies us to join the ranks of
LEED Cities around the world," said Mayor Chris Watts. "Our STAR certification—earned last
October—has provided a great foundation for future work with the U.S. Green Building Council,
and we look forward to openly tracking and communicating our continued social, economic, and
environmental performance so that the people of Denton can see our progress."
Cities and communities face many challenges in this day and age. Citizens are demanding more
transparency and information about the places where they live, work, learn, and play. LEED for
Cities addresses these concerns on a global scale.
LEED for Cities is helping to accelerate the leadership now being shown by city and community
leaders. LEED helps cities and communities benchmark current performance; track performance
metrics; communicate continuous improvement; and educate residents, visitors, and business
owners on how to demonstrate commitment to sustainability, human health, and economic
prosperity. As a result, local governments are becoming laboratories of innovation and
leadership, and have an enormous opportunity to initiate a dynamic dialogue with citizens—and
earn their trust in the process.
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"Denton is looking forward to integrating the LEED for Cities framework into the Sustainability
Plan update and adopting strategies and actions for continued improvement" said Katherine
Barnett, Sustainability Manager.
Staff Contact: Katherine Barnett, (940) 349-8202, Katherine.Barnett@cityofdenton.com
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