Now that states are starting to lift Stay at Home orders and people are beginning to return to work, many are concerned about the health and safety of their workplace environments. A recent article suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic will spur innovation and investment in healthy buildings. In January 2019, I wrote an Alert about
Colorado State University Aims to Adopt WELL Building Standards
In January, I wrote “The New Kid on the Block: An Introduction to the WELL Building Standard,” a brief introduction about an emerging building rating system that focuses on the health and well-being of building occupants. This standard seems to be gaining momentum in Colorado, as Colorado State University recently announced that it will be
Energy Star: 2018 Updates
Later this summer, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) will institute more stringent, recalibrated Energy Star certification metrics in an attempt to reflect current market conditions. As a result of this recalibration, Energy Star scores are expected to drop an average of 10 points for office buildings and 16
Denver City Council Advances Tourist Improvement District Proposal
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A Denver City Council committee has taken the first step toward creating Colorado’s first-ever tourist improvement district. On Wednesday, June 7, the Business, Arts, Workforce & Aeronautical Services committee unanimously approved Bill 17-0653, authorizing the district, which is designed as a mechanism to help fund tourism-related facility improvements and services like the upcoming $233 million Colorado Convention Center expansion project.
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