Summerlin® Becomes Nevada’s First Master Planned Community to Achieve LEED Precertification from U.S. Green Building Council
Summerlin®, a Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) community in Las Vegas, has become Nevada's first master planned community to achieve LEED precertification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This recognition highlights Summerlin's commitment to sustainability, conservation, and quality of life.
Key achievements include:
- Water conservation: 638,100 sq ft of decorative grass removed, saving 35 million gallons annually
- Carbon footprint: 3.3 metric tonnes per person per year, 78% less than national average
- Waste production: 62% less than national average
- Average work commute: Less than 10 minutes
Summerlin joins other Howard Hughes communities in Texas, Maryland, and Hawaiʻi in receiving USGBC recognition, making Howard Hughes one of the largest holders of LEED precertified or certified community portfolios in the U.S., covering over 62,000 acres.
Summerlin®, una comunità di Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) a Las Vegas, è diventata la prima comunità pianificata in Nevada a ottenere la precertificazione LEED dal U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Questo riconoscimento evidenzia l'impegno di Summerlin per la sostenibilità, la conservazione e la qualità della vita.
I principali risultati includono:
- Conservazione dell'acqua: rimozione di 638.100 piedi quadrati di erba decorativa, risparmiando 35 milioni di galloni all'anno
- Impronta di carbonio: 3,3 tonnellate metriche a persona all'anno, il 78% in meno rispetto alla media nazionale
- Produzione di rifiuti: 62% in meno rispetto alla media nazionale
- Tempo medio di viaggio per lavoro: meno di 10 minuti
Summerlin si unisce ad altre comunità di Howard Hughes in Texas, Maryland e Hawaiʻi nel ricevere il riconoscimento USGBC, rendendo Howard Hughes uno dei maggiori detentori di portafogli comunitari LEED precertificati o certificati negli Stati Uniti, coprendo oltre 62.000 acri.
Summerlin®, una comunidad de Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) en Las Vegas, se ha convertido en la primera comunidad planificada en Nevada en obtener la precertificación LEED del U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Este reconocimiento resalta el compromiso de Summerlin con la sostenibilidad, la conservación y la calidad de vida.
Los logros clave incluyen:
- Conservación de agua: eliminación de 638,100 pies cuadrados de césped decorativo, ahorrando 35 millones de galones anuales
- Huella de carbono: 3.3 toneladas métricas por persona al año, un 78% menos que el promedio nacional
- Producción de residuos: 62% menos que el promedio nacional
- Tiempo promedio de desplazamiento al trabajo: menos de 10 minutos
Summerlin se une a otras comunidades de Howard Hughes en Texas, Maryland y Hawái en recibir el reconocimiento del USGBC, convirtiendo a Howard Hughes en uno de los mayores poseedores de carteras comunitarias LEED precertificadas o certificadas en los EE. UU., cubriendo más de 62,000 acres.
Summerlin®은 라스베이거스의 Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) 커뮤니티로, 네바다주에서 LEED 사전 인증을 획득한 최초의 마스터 플랜 커뮤니티가 되었습니다. 이 인정은 Summerlin의 지속 가능성, 보존 및 삶의 질에 대한 헌신을 강조합니다.
주요 성과는 다음과 같습니다:
- 물 절약: 장식용 잔디 638,100 제곱피트를 제거하여 연간 3,500만 갤런을 절약
- 탄소 발자국: 사람당 연간 3.3 메트릭 톤, 전국 평균보다 78% 적음
- 폐기물 생산: 전국 평균보다 62% 적음
- 평균 출퇴근 시간: 10분 미만
Summerlin은 텍사스, 메릴랜드, 하와이에 있는 다른 Howard Hughes 커뮤니티와 함께 USGBC의 인정을 받으며, Howard Hughes는 미국에서 62,000 에이커 이상을 포괄하는 LEED 사전 인증 또는 인증 커뮤니티 포트폴리오를 보유한 가장 큰 보유자 중 하나가 되었습니다.
Summerlin®, une communauté de Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) à Las Vegas, est devenue la première communauté planifiée du Nevada à obtenir la précertification LEED du U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Cette reconnaissance souligne l'engagement de Summerlin envers la durabilité, la conservation et la qualité de vie.
Les réalisations clés incluent :
- Conservation de l'eau : 638 100 pieds carrés de gazon décoratif enlevés, économisant 35 millions de gallons par an
- Empreinte carbone : 3,3 tonnes métriques par personne par an, 78 % de moins que la moyenne nationale
- Production de déchets : 62 % de moins que la moyenne nationale
- Temps moyen de trajet: moins de 10 minutes
Summerlin rejoint d'autres communautés de Howard Hughes au Texas, dans le Maryland et à Hawaï, recevant la reconnaissance de l'USGBC, faisant de Howard Hughes l'un des plus grands détenteurs de portefeuilles communautaires LEED précertifiés ou certifiés aux États-Unis, couvrant plus de 62 000 acres.
Summerlin®, eine Gemeinde von Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) in Las Vegas, ist die erste geplante Gemeinde in Nevada, die die LEED-Vorzertifizierung vom U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) erreicht hat. Diese Auszeichnung hebt das Engagement von Summerlin für Nachhaltigkeit, Naturschutz und Lebensqualität hervor.
Wichtige Errungenschaften umfassen:
- Wassersparen: 638.100 Quadratfuß dekorativen Rasens entfernt, was jährlich 35 Millionen Gallonen spart
- CO2-Fußabdruck: 3,3 metrische Tonnen pro Person und Jahr, 78% weniger als der nationale Durchschnitt
- Abfallproduktion: 62% weniger als der nationale Durchschnitt
- Durchschnittliche Pendelzeit: weniger als 10 Minuten
Summerlin reiht sich in die Reihe anderer Howard Hughes-Gemeinden in Texas, Maryland und Hawaiʻi ein, die USGBC-Anerkennung erhalten haben, wodurch Howard Hughes einer der größten Besitzer von LEED-vorzertifizierten oder zertifizierten Gemeindeportfolios in den USA wird, die über 62.000 Acres abdecken.
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Summerlin® Joins Howard Hughes Communities in Texas, Maryland, and Hawaiʻi Recognized by USGBC for Environmental Stewardship and Overall Quality of Life
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) announced today that its award-winning community of Summerlin® in Las Vegas has achieved LEED precertification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), becoming Nevada’s first master planned community to achieve this distinction. Summerlin joins an elite global group of entities—including the Howard Hughes communities of The Woodlands®, Bridgeland®, Downtown Columbia®, and Ward Village®—that are recognized by USGBC for their dedication to making their communities healthy, resilient, inclusive, and inherently sustainable for residents. With this addition, Howard Hughes now boasts one of the largest LEED precertified or certified community portfolios in the U.S., covering more than 62,000 acres.
“Our achievement of LEED precertification for Summerlin—a thriving, award-winning community home to over 127,000 residents—demonstrates Howard Hughes' dedication to sustainable development and conservation,” said David O’Reilly, Chief Executive Officer of Howard Hughes. “Nationally recognized as a leader in water conservation, Summerlin has added over 7,300 new homes, 500,000 square feet of office space, and a 10,000-capacity Triple A ballpark since 2018, yet water consumption has remained unchanged during this time—while Summerlin continues to provide an outstanding quality of life that makes it one of the best-selling communities in the country.”
Summerlin has a decades-long history of implementing environmental strategies which have resulted in its LEED recognition. Summerlin voluntarily became the first community in the Las Vegas Valley to implement strict Water Smart conservation guidelines. As of March 2024, Summerlin has removed 638,100 square feet of decorative grass, saving approximately 35 million gallons of water annually.
According to Servidyne, a national energy and sustainability consulting firm that worked with Summerlin through the precertification process, the community boasts an impressive carbon footprint of only 3.3 metric tonnes per person per year, which is
“By achieving LEED for Communities precertification, Howard Hughes has laid the foundation for achieving its ambitious sustainability goals for Summerlin,” said Peter Templeton, CEO of USGBC. “LEED helps large-scale communities like Summerlin embrace best practices and innovations that protect the natural environment, community health and our climate while improving quality of life for all. We applaud Howard Hughes’ commitment to LEED across their national portfolio.”
Today’s precertification announcement highlights Summerlin’s commitment to responsible development demonstrated through prior certifications of office and multifamily assets over the past decade. While Summerlin is designated as a LEED for Communities project, other buildings and projects in Summerlin have secured alternative LEED certifications. Downtown Summerlin’s retail area, the Tanager Echo apartments, as well as its office buildings One Summerlin, Two Summerlin, and 1700 Pavilion have all achieved LEED Silver. Summerlin’s newest office building Meridian is constructed to LEED Silver standards and pending certification.
Now in its 34th year of development, Summerlin, located just over ten miles from the Las Vegas Strip, has dedicated thousands of acres to more than 300 parks, 200-plus miles of trailway, and open spaces, and offers more amenities than any other community in Nevada—making Summerlin the #1 best-selling community in the state. Upon buildout, Summerlin will be home to more than 200,000 people.
About the U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to a healthy, resilient, and equitable future for all through the development of green buildings, cities and communities. For more than 30 years, USGBC has been advancing green building practices through the development of LEED, the world’s most widely used green building program. With the support of thousands of members, volunteers and partners, USGBC provides robust green building education courses, a rigorous professional credentialing program, and advocates for effective public policies. It convenes an international network of green building and sustainability leaders through the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and forward-thinking programs, including the Center for Green Schools. For more information, visit usgbc.org and connect on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Summerlin®
A Howard Hughes community, Summerlin began to take shape in 1990 and has ranked in the country's top 10 best-selling master planned communities for nearly two decades. Located along the western rim of the Las Vegas valley, Summerlin encompasses 22,500 acres with approximately 5,000 gross acres remaining to accommodate future growth, including infrastructure, open space and common areas, all within the master plan. The community is currently home to nearly 127,000 residents who enjoy an unparalleled list of amenities. These include more than 300 neighborhood and village parks, more than 200 completed miles of trails, 26 public and private schools, 14 houses of worship, ten golf courses, shopping centers, medical and cultural facilities, business parks and dozens of actively selling floor plans. Homes are available in a variety of styles—from single-family homes to townhomes—with offerings in a wide price range, including custom homesites in The Ridges. Summerlin is recognized as one of the country's premier locations to raise a family and to operate a business, named MPC of the Year for 2020 by the National Home Builders Association.
About Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.
Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. owns, manages, and develops commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate throughout the U.S. Its award-winning assets include the country's preeminent portfolio of master planned communities, as well as operating properties and development opportunities including Downtown Columbia® in Maryland; The Woodlands®, Bridgeland® and The Woodlands Hills® in the Greater Houston, Texas area; Summerlin® in Las Vegas; Ward Village® in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi; and Teravalis™ in the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area. The Howard Hughes portfolio is strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, resulting in one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Dedicated to innovative placemaking, the company is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as HHH. For additional information visit www.howardhughes.com.
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Contacts:
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Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
eric.holcomb@howardhughes.com
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