grand rapids 2030 district summit october 30, 2015 @gr2030
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Grand Rapids 2030 DistrictSummit
October 30, 2015
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Progress to Date
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Creation of Exploratory Committee – March 27Active group of building owners and operators, developers, andcommunity and professional stakeholders
Designation as Emerging 2030 District – April 24Formal listing on 2030 District website; access to National 2030 District Network; additional resources from Architecture 2030
Working Group Meetings and Benchmarking – Throughout the SummerWorking groups met focused at building performance, transportation benchmarking, District
resources, and District structure and governance. Also undertook process of building District baseline through assigning 2003 CBECS values to majority of buildings located in District footprint
National 2030 District SummitAttended National 2030 District Network Summit in Cleveland; had the opportunity to assess
national best practices and network with other 2030 District leaders
2030 Districts:Key Elements
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Private Sector LedCommunity-based effort led by private sector leadersEntirely voluntary; does not involve additional layers of regulation or bureaucracyFocused on market realities and real-world solutions
Focused on Energy, Water, and CO2 from transportationTargets developed locally in line with Architecture 2030 Challenge for PlanningFocused on range of sustainability measures
Involves both new and existing buildingsBuilding performance benchmarked against national average for similar buildings (CBECS 2003)Water and transport emissions for new buildings benchmarked against current District averages
- Requires initial benchmarking of District performance
Part of growing network of leading cities
Benefits of Participation
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• Assessment of current building performance relative to 2030 District goals• Anonymous benchmarking against local peer buildings • Guidance for moving towards 2030 District goals • Training and ongoing support through educational workshops on tools and best practices • Innovative software platforms to track and analyze performance • In-kind member professional services and contributions, including project scoping and feasibility • Influence on District-related policy issues• Better, more profitable properties
Property Owners and Managers
Professional Stakeholders• Opportunities to reach an engaged audience of developers, property owners, and property managers• Access to up-to-date information regarding construction and renovation projects
Community Stakeholders• Opportunities to expand reach to better fulfill their organizational mission
General• High performance building district• Leverage sustainability leadership• Build a better Grand Rapids
Current 2030 Districts
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Current 2030 Districts:242 million ft.2 committed
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2030 District Current District commitments
Seattle 45 million ft.2
Cleveland 39 million ft.2
Pittsburgh 66 million ft.2
Los Angeles 11 million ft.2
Denver 19 million ft.2
Stamford 8 million ft.2
San Francisco 7 million ft.2
Toronto 24 million ft.2
Dallas 12 million ft.2
Albuquerque 10 million ft.2
San Antonio 1 million ft.2
TOTAL 242 million ft.2
2030 Commitments:Targets and Measurement
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Existing Buildings New Buildings/ Major Renovations
Existing Buildings and Infrastructure
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Existing BuildingsEnergy Use: Min. 20% reduction below the national average by 2020 with incremental targets, reaching a 50% reduction by 2030
Water Use: Min. 20% reduction below the current District average by 2020 with incremental targets, reaching a 50% reduction by 2030
CO2 from Autos and Freight: Min. 20% reduction below the current District average by 2020 with incremental targets, reaching a 50% reduction by 2030
New Buildings/ Major Renovations and NewInfrastructure
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Energy Use: Immediate 70% reduction below the national average by 2020 with incremental targets, reaching a carbon neutral by 2030
Water Use: Immediate 50% reduction below the current District average
CO2 from Autos and Freight: Immediate 50% reduction below the current District average
New Buildings/ Major Renovations
District Requirements
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Private Sector-led Advisory Committee: At least 40% of the Advisory Committee should be property owners, managers and developers, 20% professional stakeholders, and 20% community stakeholders
Signed Commitments: At least 5 commitments/ pledge letters from property owners and managers
Mission and Charter: A mission that aligns with 2030 District goals, and formally signing the 2030 District Charter
District Boundaries: Identification of formal district boundaries
Accounting: Adopted GAAP and a financial management system
Grand Rapids 2030 District:Potential Boundaries
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Grand Rapids 2030 District:Proposed Boundaries
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Option 2: Expanded to include North Monroe/ Creston areas• NW Corner: Leonard & Seward• SW Corner: GVSU Pew Campus• SE Corner: Mercy Health St. Mary’s/ Mary Free Bed• NE Corner: Creston Business District/ City High
Grand Rapids 2030 DistrictTimeline for Action
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Prospecti
ve Distri
ct
• Target Date: March 27, 2015• Key criteria: Formation of Exploratory Committee
Emerging Distri
ct
• Target Date: April 24, 2015• Key criteria: Participation from at least 3 property owners/ managers/ developers
Establishe
d Distri
ct
• Target Date: December 14, 2015• Key criteria: Private sector Advisory Committee; commitments from at least 5
property owners/ managers/ developers; establishment of firm targets• Commitment forms due by Wednesday, November 25 for inclusion on list of
Founding Members
Participation Opportunities
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Advisory CommitteeWill oversee activities of the Grand Rapids 2030 DistrictShould include at least 40% building developers/ owners/ operators; 20% professional
stakeholders; and 20% community stakeholders
Building Performance Working GroupWill review building data and assist building developers/ owners/ operators in submitting dataWill also develop and implement water reporting protocol
Transportation Working Group Will develop and implement transportation benchmarking process and gather and analyze
transportation emissions data
District Resources Working GroupWill evaluate resources available to participating building developer/ owners/ operatorsWill establish and maintain online list serve as a real-time District resource