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Access Type
Open Access
Document Type
thesis
Degree Program
Regional Planning
Degree Type
Master of Regional Planning (M.R.P.)
Year Degree Awarded
2009
Month Degree Awarded
September
Keywords
Green Building, State-run green building program, case study analysis, New York, Minnesota, California
Abstract
This thesis explores three state-run green building programs (California, Minnesota and New York) through comparative case-study analysis. Main topics discussed include cost benefits, health benefits, certification (i.e. LEED or other), and lessons learned from direct interviews with program staff.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7275/955726
First Advisor
Mark Hamin
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Community Health Commons, Environmental Design Commons, Environmental Public Health Commons, Growth and Development Commons, Historic Preservation and Conservation Commons, Urban, Community and Regional Planning Commons, Urban Studies and Planning Commons