Denver has earned the LEED for Cities Platinum certification, becoming one of only eight cities worldwide to garner the distinction, according to an announcement from the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency. 

“Denver is leading the way in clean energy and resilience,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said in a news release. “This recognition reflects our commitment to powering our communities responsibly and protecting the next generation of Denverites from climate risks.” 

LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is the most widely used green building rating system.

“Cities like Denver are at the forefront in our fight against climate change. Local leaders better understand the needs of their communities and how to help their residents become more resilient,” said USGBC CEO and President Peter Templeton in a release. “The LEED for Cities program is a framework for local governments that has transformed the way cities are planned, developed and operated to improve their overall sustainability and quality of life.”

To learn more about USGBC’s LEED for Cities, visit https://www.usgbc.org/leed/rating-systems/leed-for-cities.   

Denver Parks and Rec seeks input for rec centers and pools

Denver Parks and Recreation is developing a strategic plan to guide investment in Denver’s recreation centers over the next 20 to 30 years, and is inviting residents to share their ideas at a series of open house events in the coming weeks.

Open House 1: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Washington Park Recreation Center, 701 S. Franklin St., Denver, CO 80209

Open House 2: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 30, at the Scheitler Recreation Center, 5031 W. 46th Ave., Denver, CO 80212

Virtual meeting: 5 – 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 3
Register for the meeting at bit.ly/3P1H1aO
Interested residents may also take the virtual survey at bit.ly/dprrecplan. The survey launches on May 27.