Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (http://usgbc-cincinnati.org/) recently honored Mark Mallory, Mayor of the City of Cincinnati, as its 2008 Sustainable Leader of the Year.

The USGBC-Cincinnati’s Board of Directors presents the award each year to the individual they feel has demonstrated the most significant leadership in making the City of Cincinnati more sustainable. Business and civic leaders, community organizers, educators and political leaders are among those eligible for the award. The 2007 award was presented to Steve Melink of the Melink Corporation.

Of the numerous sustainable initiatives occurring throughout Cincinnati, many are earning attention from other USGBC chapters and cities around the country. From the city's LEED Tax Incentive program, Climate Protection Plan, green streets pilot projects, proposed streetcar, and the LEED policy for government buildings, it was determined that these initiatives would not be possible without Mayor Mallory's leadership and support.

Perhaps the largest reason Mayor Mallory was selected for this award is his decision to re-instate the Office of Environmental Quality, the first major step in making Cincinnati a greener place, and the tool for making many of the city’s noteworthy initiatives possible.
"Protecting our environment has been a priority of mine throughout my career in public service," Mallory said, "and I am truly honored to receive this distinguished recognition. We have made great strides in our city, but we have more work to do. I am looking forward to working with the USGBC to continue our efforts to make Cincinnati a more sustainable, greener, and healthier place to live."

To view Mayor Mark Mallory’s acceptance of the award, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCAiaG3RMNE.

The United States Green Building Council-Cincinnati Regional Chapter's Vision is that all buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health, prosperity and vitality of all
life within a generation. The Chapter's Mission is to transform the way regional buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous built and natural environment that improves
the quality of life. Learn more about USGBC-Cincinnati at: http://usgbc-cincinnati.org.

SHARONVILLE, OH — The Cincinnati chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (http://usgbc-cincinnati.org/) will share information about Greater Cincinnati LEED-certified buildings and “green” initiatives during the CSI Construction Products Showcase, “Build Green Cincinnati and Build Green Workshops” on March 11 from 5 to 8:30 pm at the Sharonville Convention Center, 11344 Chester Road. Attendees can visit the USGBC-Cincinnati’s exhibit at booth #415.

Attendees at the 30th annual Showcase will see examples and demonstrations of the newest, most innovative products and services available in the design and building industry, as well as the people committed to advancing these products and services. “Build Green Workshops” will be available prior to the Showcase from 1:30 to 5 pm. Cost is $25 for all workshops combined.

The Showcase is a collaboration of the Construction Specifications Institute, the American Institute of Architects—Committee on the Environment, the International Interior Design Association, and the U.S. Green Building Council.

More Information is available at www.csicincinnati.org/exhibitors.html.

The United States Green Building Council-Cincinnati Regional Chapter's Vision is that all buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health, prosperity and vitality of all life within a generation. The Chapter's Mission is to transform the way regional buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous built and natural environment that improves the quality of life. Learn more about USGBC-Cincinnati at: http://usgbc-cincinnati.org.