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Article: The case for regionalization: an evaluation of green building rating systems.(SUSTAINABLE HOME)
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- Environmental Design & Construction
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- May 1, 2008
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Pima County is located in Southern Arizona, set in a unique natural environment with numerous plants and animal species specifically adapted to the hot, dry days and cool nights typical of the Sonoran Desert. The county population passed the one million mark in 2006, and continues to experience significant growth, with 1.5 million residents expected by 2027.
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In May 2007, the Board of Supervisors of Pima County, Arizona adopted a resolution to support several sustainability initiatives, including the development of a green building program. The Development Services Department was tasked with developing an incentive-based ...