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New Orleans LEED Gold Requirement for Public Buildings

In July 2022 New Orleans passed an ordinance requiring the City to design all new government budlings to meet LEED Gold certification or higher. The ordinance applies to building projects commenced after the law was passed.

Link:

  • New Orleans, Louisiana Ord. No. 29082

Policy Details:

Locale: New Orleans, Louisiana [Southeast]
Climate zone: Zone 2A: Hot Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Roof, Trees
Policy Type(s): Legislative Proclamations, Findings, and Resolutions, Municipal Commitment, Procurement Policy

Citation:

New Orleans, Louisiana Ord. No. 29082

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