Traditional shopping center formats are prime candidates for today’s high performance site infrastructure techniques.  A traditional shopping center may consist of up to one hundred acres of land, of which 75% is usually impervious.  Treating water opportunistically rather than as waste can yield multi-faceted returns. The faster water enters the ground in relation to where it falls the cheaper the solution.

Charles Rulick, MRED LEED AP, presents the report.  View the full presentation HERE.

By David Houle

Sustainability will become one of the most important values for individuals and organizations. It is now clear that we live on a planet that has finite resources. That means that mindless growth and consumption cannot continue. Unchecked growth is no longer sustainable.

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By Douglas Wiele, Dick Loorz and Mark Marvelli

A case study for Uptown Monterey - 570 Munras Avenue Monterey, CA

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By Jeffrey M. Bedell et al.

Development and Operations Techniques to Fast Track Green Strategies

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By Edward Lipkin

RESPONSIBLE PROPERTY INVESTING

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By Doug Wiele

This is a case study on the development of Uptown Monterrey, a LEED-certified shopping center located in Monterrey, Calif. Developed by Foothill Partners, this site includes tenant space for Trader Joe’s and many other retailers, along with parking.

Mr. Wiele outlines the LEED standards along with the specific 27 points selected for this project. Spreadsheets break down both the estimated and actual costs of meeting these LEED measures, and make note of the “no cost” LEED points. Contact info is provided for the various members of the design team.

By John Humphrey

John Humphrey of Sustainable Energy Partners discusses the economics of renewable clean energy.  Solar photovoltaics and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are explored, with graphs and charts demonstrating their cost and energy effectiveness.

Financing options and requests for proposals (RFPs) are also discussed. Mr. Humphrey presents several case studies with cost analysis, and ends the presentation with carbon offset options and clean energy consulting. 

By Cheryl Zuellig

While imitating Dr. Seuss, this presentation from Cheryl Zuellig discusses greening retail sites. Ms. Zuellig outlines many strategies for greening, including site selection, energy reduction, water use, site layout, thoughtful construction and effective operation. Cost benefits are also explored. 

By Steve Lane

Capri Capital Partners discusses sustainable development in inner city retail. Steve Lane makes the company’s philosophy clear, with incentives to renew the environment, minimize ecological imprints and connect the community. Several specific proposed sites, including one on the south side of Chicago, are examined.

The presentation addresses energy and water conservation and sustainable construction, and emphasizes that sustainability is related to community involvement. 

By Regency Centers

We are introduced to the Regency development company, its history and commitment to green construction. The company’s presenters outlined a green building initiative task force, discussing in detail its methods and breakdown, and shows how the company’s “three-pronged” sustainability plan is related to LEED for retail.

The company questions the astounding lack of LEED certification among retail centers, and proposes solutions to resolve this problem. Solutions include changing the management process and a variety of new developments. Regency mentions some of their previous projects, using them to lead into a final discussion of the tangible benefits of their service.