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

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• Target Date: March 27, 2015• Key criteria: Formation of Exploratory Committee

Emerging Distri

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• Target Date: April 24, 2015• Key criteria: Participation from at least 3 property owners/ managers/ developers

Establishe

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• 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