USGBC-LA is an organization of people collaborating to transform Southern California into a more sustainable region. The organization offers various resources that give detailed answers about popular subjects of sustainability.
Their volunteers and members believe in a sustainable built environment, education, being exposed to innovation, and taking impactful action. USGBC-LA is the great resource to learn the “why”, “who” and “how” of living sustainably.
Using Concept3D’s technology, USGBC-LA has created an “ECO Map” that highlights “green buildings,” iconic city landmarks, transportation, and visitor information in the city of Los Angeles. The map also has two tours: one of the Figueroa Corridor and another of the most photographed landmarks in LA. The easy-to-use map was created to allow residents, visitors, government officials, staff and others an easy way to view and connect with the abundance of sustainable buildings, locations and projects across the greater LA area.
LA Green Buildings
The hundreds of green buildings featured on the ECO Map include environmental charter schools, Green Globes, ISI Envision, LA Green Business Program, LEED Certified, SavingsByDesign, STARS AASHE, and WELL Certified buildings. The buldings have received a special certification for having attained a certain level of environmental or sustainable standards. Each certification embodies a different meaning, however, when all of the green buildings are highlighted at the same time, the map is heavily decorated with icons for each building, which demonstrates the significant progress that USGBC-LA is making to move LA forward as a more sustainable and environmentally conscious city.
Interactive map users can click on each individual location to learn more about the building and or business and the steps taken to become more sustainable.
LA Transportation
The transportation portion of the map highlights the bike share stations in downtown LA, CNG clean energy gas stations, EV Charging stations, and the LA Metro. This feature allows map users to easily find eco-friendly resources and methods of transportation around the city of LA. Taking steps to becoming an environmentally-conscious person/business is not always simple. The ECO Map helps by pinpointing necessary resources across LA that make environmental initiatives possible.
Green Leadership Award
USGBC-LA was honored with a Green Leadership Award in the non-profit category for their immense efforts in transforming LA into a more environmental and sustainable region. A major reason for the chapter’s receival of the award is attributed to their virtual developments, including the creation of their ECO Map. The engaging platform allows users an interactive way to connect with the “green” buildings and businesses in Los Angeles.
The map is also a great tool for the chapter to showcase their efforts and allow their partners to view their buildings and progress.
