The city’s buildings could soon have to rise to a higher standard of construction, as councillors are set to consider new rules on Tuesday.
Since 2008, the city has required all new buildings to reach a LEED silver certification.
LEED is an internationally recognized rating system that ranks buildings on their energy efficiency and other environmental goals like reducing waste during construction and resilience to climate change.
Jenny Hong, a senior project manager, with the city’s sustainable development department said it may be time to demand more.
“It’s not just doing what we know we have been able to do well in the past, but stretching us a little more,” she said.
