Las Vegas is far from being America’s greenest city, but if its latest destination is any indication of those yet to come, there’s hope. CityCenter is not just an $8.5 billion shopping/resort/entertainment hub, it’s the largest LEED-certified development ever built. LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is the recognized standard for measuring building sustainability and was designed to promote design and construction practices that reduces the negative environmental impacts of buildings and improves occupant health and well-being. CityCenter achieved LEED® certification for its innovative approach to site development, preserving indoor environmental quality, water savings, energy efficiency, and materials selection.

Advertisement