Being Green Makes Money

Sustainable development isn't just good environmental policy, it makes financial sense as well.

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December 1, 2000, 7:00 AM PST

By Christian Madera @http://www.twitter.com/cpmadera

Commercial and residential developments are increasingly turning to sustainable designs, but not just out of thought for the health of the planet. Companies are finding that there are financial benefits to incorporating sustainability into their designs. Energy efficient office buildings that increase productivity by using natural sunlight are making impacts on the bottom line, and companies are looking for more solutions to help ensure prodigality. Developers in the cities are turning to urban reuse projects, providing desperately need housing with less construction waste, and without using up green space. -The full text of this article is only available to ULI Members.

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