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Director's Corner
Meeting Via Web
Is there a remote chance of meeting?
We had a wonderful real-time “web” meeting recently for the CLIDE Awards. In the past, we flew the judges in from around the country. This time, based on the wonderful experience of Envision Central Texas (thanks for the advice) in a similar jury situation, we used web conferencing to go “green” and reduce our judges’ travel time commitment and expense.
The judges were at computer screens in Utah, Maryland, Virginia, and rural Connecticut. They were also on a common telephone hookup. We were in a NCTCOG conference room. [more] |
Vision North Texas Exploring "Alternative Futures"
Vision North Texas will share the latest information on initial analysis into several “Alternative Futures” scenarios for the region’s future growth and development at a workshop before the NCTCOG General Assembly on June 12, 2009. A critical step in the process of research and discussion that will eventually culminate in the creation of North Texas 2050, this workshop presents an excellent opportunity to reconnect with Vision North Texas or to get involved for the first time in this important work. [more]
A new feature of the NCTCOG website now provides easy access to information about all of the agency’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)-related programs and funding opportunities. From $236 million for regional transportation projects to dollars for cities and counties to implement projects for energy efficiency and conservation, stimulus funds are already flowing to make a difference in North Texas and NCTCOG is working to help our local governments share ideas and information. [more]
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Regional Voices
LEED 2009
R. Kirk Johnson, AIA, LEED AP
U.S. Green Buildings Council
LEED 2009, the next generation of the international leading sustainable design certification standard from the U.S. Green Buildings Council (USGBC), was released April 27, 2009. Part of a comprehensive LEED v3 program (which incorporates the ratings system advancements of LEED 2009, an upgraded LEED Online system, and an updated certification model), the updated rating system incorporates a new credit weighting system and features considerable advancements in procedures, credit alignments, clarifications, and standards.
LEED 2009 conglomerates existing New Construction, Core and Shell, Commercial Interiors, Existing Buildings, and Schools standards into a cohesive reorganized library system. [more]
What's Going on In and Around the Region
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