City of Boston - Green Building Guidelines

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Quick Summary

If you're building a new residential project of 50,000 sq ft or larger in Boston, you must achieve LEED certification and complete a carbon-neutral building assessment and climate resiliency checklist as part of permitting—these requirements increase upfront design and construction costs but enhance energy efficiency and resilience to climate impacts.

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Program Details

Program ID: 22674
Last Updated: 7/22/2024

Eligibility

Eligible Sectors

commercial industrial local government nonprofit residential schools agricultural multifamily residential

Eligible Technologies

comprehensive measures/whole building

Program Summary

The City of Boston requires that all new large developments (50,000 square feet and above) to adhere to the Green Building and Climate Resiliency Guidelines. Under these guidelines, developers must achieve LEED certification, complete a carbon-neutral building assessment, and a climate resiliency checklist

Contact & Resources

Contact Email

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Additional Resources

https://www.bostonplans.org/planning-zoning/planning-initiatives/article-37-green-building-guidelines

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