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stotheco This is definitely good news. Other cities should follow the example that has been set in the UK. It's time to go green and there's no better time to do so than now.
stotheco Thanks for the link, James. Definitely looks like a promising project. I'm all for green and this community looks very good.
richheap Re: support from senior management, we should remember that there are two types of support. There's the support that says 'Yes, I support this idea and it's exactly the sort of thing we should be...
richheap Of course, I agree that it's important to behave ethically, in business and in life. But playing devil's advocate, what does it mean for local people if Disney pulls out of Bangladesh? Yes,...
richheap Thanks Shane. The reason I ask about transparency tables is that I know Jones Lang LaSalle publishes one for property companies, and so I was wondering whether there's something like this for other...
Shane Fernandez Rich, I would not know about transparency tables, but as a business person myself that has travelled to various countries to do business, it is quite obvious where things are shady or where there...
Shane Fernandez Thanks for your insightful commentary Pablo. I agree 100%. We too as consumers have to take responsibility as we are the ones purchasing these items.
Shane Fernandez Mary, you make a really salient point about bringing business back home. Our Government must force companies to repatriate their profits and pay their fair share of taxes and implement policies...
Shane Fernandez I have to say that I agree with Mary on this one. As I stated, I understand corporations leveraging lower cost labor and developing countries growing their economies and spurring employment. But...
Mary Jander That planned community looks great, James! I'm glad to see the use of solar energy so prominent.
James@SanDiego Mary, I go ga ga over green eco friendly buildings and such. Visit this link for a planned green community in San Felipe Mexico: http://ranchocostaverde.com/
Mary Jander Interesting question about who is most resistant, Rich. I think there may not be as much resistance as lack of ability to put a dollars and cents figure on the benefits of green buildings. That is...
richheap Over the last five years, I think a clear business case has been made for developers to build environmentally-friendly buildings. Tenants like them as they can save money on energy bills and shout...
CitySolver I think its interesting that the green revolution is still motivated by saving money more than saving the planet. This used to sadden me but know I see it as a way to drive green tech forward. Better...
ashepard Pablo, Liability, lets look at two definitions. A plane crashes, people are hurt a few die. Japan - Ailine apologizes and C level exec quits, families...
richheap Interesting point about those cities refusing to do business with corrupt cities in other parts of the world. But isn't this as much to do with sound business sense as it is with an urge to do the...
Mary Jander This is good news, @Toby. I do think that even though planners want green buildings, though, there is some resistance in the trenches, due to a lack of information that hinders budget allocations....
Pablo Valerio Shane, thank you for the enlighting post. I believe corruption could be stopped --ot al least reduced-- when we make all parties liable. In some countries legislation already makes corporate executives...
Pablo Valerio Shane, thank you for the enlighting post. I believe corruption could be stopped --ot al least reduced-- when we make all parties liable. In some countries legislation already makes corporate executives...
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Shane Fernandez, Property Consultant & Manager
6/18/2013
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Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
6/18/2013
Cities overwhelmingly want green buildings, but they face an obstacle course getting them.
Peter Scarpelli, VP, Global Director of Energy & Sustainability, CBRE
6/12/2013
For commercial real estate firm CBRE, smart buildings are tools that get at the information humans can't find.
Barbara A. Campagna, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C
6/11/2013
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6/11/2013
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6/7/2013
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6/4/2013
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Shane Fernandez, Property Consultant & Manager
6/18/2013
If we truly care about sustainable growth and the future of cities, the time is now to stop doing business in cities that permit corruption.
Mary Jander, Managing Editor, UBM’s Future Cities
6/18/2013
Cities overwhelmingly want green buildings, but they face an obstacle course getting them.
Peter Scarpelli, VP, Global Director of Energy & Sustainability, CBRE
6/12/2013
For commercial real estate firm CBRE, smart buildings are tools that get at the information humans can't find.
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stotheco This is definitely good news. Other cities should follow the example that has been set in the UK. It's time to go green and there's no better time to do so than now.
stotheco Thanks for the link, James. Definitely looks like a promising project. I'm all for green and this community looks very good.
richheap Re: support from senior management, we should remember that there are two types of support. There's the support that says 'Yes, I support this idea and it's exactly the sort of thing we should be...
richheap Of course, I agree that it's important to behave ethically, in business and in life. But playing devil's advocate, what does it mean for local people if Disney pulls out of Bangladesh? Yes,...
richheap Thanks Shane. The reason I ask about transparency tables is that I know Jones Lang LaSalle publishes one for property companies, and so I was wondering whether there's something like this for other...
Shane Fernandez Rich, I would not know about transparency tables, but as a business person myself that has travelled to various countries to do business, it is quite obvious where things are shady or where there...
Shane Fernandez Thanks for your insightful commentary Pablo. I agree 100%. We too as consumers have to take responsibility as we are the ones purchasing these items.
Shane Fernandez Mary, you make a really salient point about bringing business back home. Our Government must force companies to repatriate their profits and pay their fair share of taxes and implement policies...
Shane Fernandez I have to say that I agree with Mary on this one. As I stated, I understand corporations leveraging lower cost labor and developing countries growing their economies and spurring employment. But...
Mary Jander That planned community looks great, James! I'm glad to see the use of solar energy so prominent.
James@SanDiego Mary, I go ga ga over green eco friendly buildings and such. Visit this link for a planned green community in San Felipe Mexico: http://ranchocostaverde.com/
Mary Jander Interesting question about who is most resistant, Rich. I think there may not be as much resistance as lack of ability to put a dollars and cents figure on the benefits of green buildings. That is...
richheap Over the last five years, I think a clear business case has been made for developers to build environmentally-friendly buildings. Tenants like them as they can save money on energy bills and shout...
CitySolver I think its interesting that the green revolution is still motivated by saving money more than saving the planet. This used to sadden me but know I see it as a way to drive green tech forward. Better...
ashepard Pablo, Liability, lets look at two definitions. A plane crashes, people are hurt a few die. Japan - Ailine apologizes and C level exec quits, families...
richheap Interesting point about those cities refusing to do business with corrupt cities in other parts of the world. But isn't this as much to do with sound business sense as it is with an urge to do the...
Mary Jander This is good news, @Toby. I do think that even though planners want green buildings, though, there is some resistance in the trenches, due to a lack of information that hinders budget allocations....
Pablo Valerio Shane, thank you for the enlighting post. I believe corruption could be stopped --ot al least reduced-- when we make all parties liable. In some countries legislation already makes corporate executives...
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