Bay Area Considers 'Greenest' Building Complex

The cutting edge (David) Brower Center would include offices, a theater, an art gallery, ground floor retail and apartments.

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May 19, 2004, 2:00 PM PDT

By C. Scott Smith

"The $47 million center would have solar generators and other energy- efficient equipment and would house headquarters for several prominent environmental groups -- and a restaurant serving "natural and sustainable" foods developed with guidance from Berkeley chef Alice Waters."

"The problem is the city is putting a lot of money into it and it doesn't generate much in the way of tax revenue...Berkeley already has more than our share of nonprofits."

Thanks to C. Scott Smith

FULL STORY: 'Green' building would honor Brower

Tuesday, May 18, 2004 in The San Francisco Chronicle

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