Rhode Island amends its Green Buildings Act, which includes SITES
Rhode Island's governor, Daniel McKee, signed H-7278 Sub A/S-2700 Sub A into law, enacting substantial improvements to the Green Buildings Act, a landmark piece of legislation first adopted in 2009.
Measure impact with SITES for Existing Landscapes
Feature image: Xuhui Runway Park. Photo credit: Sasaki.
The current SITES rating system for new construction projects has been vital in laying the foundation for protecting and restoring ecosystem services, fostering resilience, and prioritizing the health and well-being of a community. Today, over 1.2 billion square feet of new development projects in 17 countries are participating in SITES.
Jindaiji Garden
The project site was previously used as a storage site for potted trees and bonsai. The ground was covered with black anti-weed sheet and there was little biodiversity observed on site, not to mention that it had no practical use of the green environment.