

The Flats East Bank district is placing a strong emphasis on environmentally-conscious design and construction, and helping propel Cleveland to the forefront of the national green movement.
The developers are participating in a pilot program sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council to be certified as a green neighborhood. As part of the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED®) for Neighborhood Development pilot program, the project will undergo rigorous analysis in order to be certified as one of the first LEED-ND green neighborhoods in the country. LEED-ND is the first green building rating system that looks beyond individual buildings to address entire neighborhoods - encompassing streets, sidewalks, public spaces and storefronts. Flats East Bank involvement contributes to Cleveland's role as fourth in the nation for the number of developments seeking certification in this pilot program.
