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Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Because buildings account for nearly half of the greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., Cambridge has instituted a Green Building Policy, which includes maintaining a Green Building/Zoning Task Force that addresses any zoning impediments to efficient construction like LEED requirements, green roofs and solar access.

It also mandates that all city construction be LEED-certified, and encourages developers to use the same guidelines for private buildings. Cambridge received a $100,000 green schools design grant from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to renovate Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

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Would it be possible to have future surveys sent to John Bolduc, Environmental Planner, Cambridge Community Development Dept, jbolduc@cambridgema.gov? The profile here is incomplete and outdated. Thanks.

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