Review existing green building codes throughout the United States and recommend how Memphis and Shelby County can implement model green building codes and develop a “Green Points” program requiring all new construction to submit a LEED for New Construction checklist and earn a specified minimum number of points in order to receive a building permit.

Amend Building Codes to require that all commercial buildings and multi-family residential buildings of 10,000 SF or more achieve a minimum of LEED Certified or equivalent and require that all new construction achieve a minimum of LEED Certified or equivalent.

Adopt an energy code to encourage better performing buildings and educate the public beforehand.

Develop a public education and awareness campaign aimed at dispelling myths about the cost of green buildings and infrastructure.

Require all land use applications with a site plan component to have a completed LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) scorecard as part of the application review process.