Recognized as LEED Certificated City

As part of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Cities certification program, the City of Denton was recently recognized as a LEED Certified City. LEED for Cities is a program from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) that advances healthy, green, and economically strong cities and communities.  “We are helping cities develop responsible, sustainable, and specific plans for energy, water, waste, transportation, and many other factors that contribute to raising the standard of living for all people around the world,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, USGBC president & CEO. “Denton is to be congratulated for its commitment to ensuring a place where people, nature, and businesses can all thrive.”

Denton is one of only 75 STAR certified cities and communities in the nation that has now joined the family of LEED for Cities.

For the full press release, click here.