Green Building

Green Building Government Relations Committee

Co-Chair: Brian Gault (The Peterson Companies)
Co-Chair: Rob Walker (WHGA)

Northern Virginia NAIOP working definition of green development:
“Structures and their associated landscapes that are located, designed, constructed, operated, and dismantled in an environmentally responsible manner to minimize short- and long-term negative impacts on the environment and building occupants.” 

Mission Statement:
To actively monitor, participate, and engage in green development initiatives that pertain to the commercial development community.”

Goals:

• To provide external leadership and representation for Northern Virginia NAIOP and the commercial real estate community in local government affairs related to green development
• To serve as an internal resource for Northern Virginia NAIOP that provides education, outreach, and awareness of green development issues and practices to members
• Work with local governments to advocate for incentives for green development
• Work with state government to advocate for incentives for green development
• Develop strategic alliances with other organizations that will help Northern Virginia NAIOP achieve its mission
• Develop educational tools and resources related to green development for our members (conferences, green development guides, weblinks)

Links:
NAIOP REsource Center: Green REsources

Documents of Interest:
Metropolitan Washington COG Report on Greening the Environment
CoStar News article on CoStar Green Building Study
CoStar Green Building Study

Meeting Schedule: Afternoon, 2nd Monday of the month
To join, please email: Eric Dobson (edobson [at] naiopva.org)