Green gurus give NYC building-code proposals

Green gurus give NYC building-code proposals

By Daniel Massey
Crains New York February 01, 2010

Recommendations seek to make a greater environmental impact on new construction and renovations in the city.

The recommendations of the NYC Green Codes Task Force affect the city's building codes as well as rules impacting zoning, health, consumer affairs, and environmental protection.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who convened the panel in 2008, will review its report. Some of the recommendations are likely ready for immediate implementation, while others will need further review. (Read more)