Cincinnati Joins U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Cities and Communities Program

Program Focuses on Local Sustainability Efforts with Support from Bank of America

CINCINNATI – Today the City of Cincinnati announces its participation in the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED for Cities and Communities grant program. Through this program the City Administration will gain financial assistance, educational resources and technical support throughout the LEED certification process enabling the Cincinnati to become more sustainable.

The next generation of green building must focus on the development of smart cities and resilient communities, and this certification allows the City of Cincinnati to serve as a national leader on the advancement of sustainability issues and the promotion of healthy neighborhoods.

“Cincinnati is working to become a national leader in sustainability efforts and a more equitable, resilient city. We are excited to partner with the U.S. Green Building Council and the LEED for Cities and Communities program to help us on this front,” said City Manager Patrick Duhaney. “LEED for Cities certification will help demonstrate the good work happening in Cincinnati and provide us with necessary tools to continue that progress into the future.”

USGBC and Bank of America Charitable Foundation launched the LEED for Cities and Communities grant program with six U.S. cities in 2018 and today expanded the program to 15 more cities and communities.

“To realize a sustainable future for all, today’s cities and communities must strive to be green, resilient, inclusive and smart,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO, USGBC. “The LEED for Cities and Communities certification programs give leaders a framework for planning, designing, measuring and managing the social, economic and environmental performance of the places where they live, work, learn and play. With support from Bank of America, we will empower these grant recipients to deliver a higher living standard for their residents.”

Learn more about the USGBC LEED for Cities and Communities programs.