We're at #greenbuild2018 to learn how #WashingtonDC became the 1st #LEED Platinum city in the world (hint: in part from most LEED buildings in the U.S.)—and how other cities can follow Mayor Muriel Bowser's leadership on #Buildings #ClimateAction: doee.dc.gov/release/washin…

The City of Corinth announced that it has become 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. cityofcorinth.com/CivicAlerts.as…

Congratulations to el cerrito on becoming a LEED certified city! 🙌 🎉 Read more about it here: ow.ly/NLtD30mCASS USGBC #LEED #sustainability

.CityofDurhamNC & Durham County, NC jointly achieved #STARCertified community status in December 2017 & will now transfer into the USGBC #LEEDforCities & #LEEDforCommunities programs. More details here: usgbc.org/articles/star-…

Congratulations to #CityofChicago for achieving #LEEDforCities Platinum @SustainChicago USGBC Greenbuild #Greenbuild2018 #MayorEmanuel Mahesh Ramanujam

Cambridge is a LEED-Certified City, following the integration of STAR Communities into USGBC's LEED for Cities program. In 2016, Cambridge received the highest 5-STAR rating from STAR for its sustainability efforts. Learn more - camb.ma/2ziqeWW #CambMA

“[Las Cruces] is in the process of transitioning to performance-based management,” said Mayor Miyagishima. “#LEED helps cities and communities benchmark current performance, track performance metrics, [and] communicate continuous improvement." bit.ly/2r9DJnv @clcgov

#Climatechange, demographic shifts and aging infrastructure are wreaking havoc on cities. Luckily, we can help local leaders protect their communities. Apply for our 2019 Leadership in Community Resilience program today. Applications due January 4: bit.ly/2yMtJVc

CRO Grant Ervin describes how a #resilience approach moved @CityPGH past the enviro aspects of #sustainability into a broader discussion of fractured city systems, which contribute to growing inequality. Now they are using the #SDGs to move forward as one community. #citiesSDGs

Climate #resilience planning underway in #STARcertified New Bedford: southcoasttoday.com/news/20181129/…

It’s not enough just to build a #data-driven city; your local gov also has to share those efforts with residents. Learn from Stephen Goldsmith in Data-Smart Cities why communications skills are so critical to building a well-managed city. #CitiesWinWithData bit.ly/2DPsvvN

Recent news from City of Durango about their transition from #STARcertified to #LEED certified! #sustainability STAR Communities USGBC

Hilari Varnadore and Dr. Vatsal Bhatt of USGBC lead a wonderful meeting today outlining the future of #LEED for Cities and the integration of the STAR Communities system. So excited to be here for this historic moment! #PartnershipIsTheNewLeadership

Joan Kelsch explains that Arlington County, VA has been working on sustainability for a long time. #LEED certification is helping them take the next step with economic development and also with new equity and housing affordability discussions. #sustainablecities USGBC

Our #LEED for Cities platinum certification is a huge legitimizer for our sustainability work in the District and is a great way to get our city council and elected officials engaged and excited about sustainability. . USGBC Department of Energy & Environment

USGBC is pleased to say that our #LEED v4.1 rating system drafts are now available online for BD+C, ID+C, Residential, and Cities and Communities! Check it out: new.usgbc.org/leed-v41

We've integrated the STAR Community Rating System into the new #LEED for Cities and Communities v4.1 beta. Check out the draft and let us know what you like and what you don't! new.usgbc.org/leed-v41