leeding the way: community building construction (largo community center)
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Presentation made at the APWA Florida Chapter 2011 Annual Meeting and Trade Show.TRANSCRIPT
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LEEDing the Way in Community Building Constructions:
Largo Community Center
Charles R. “Chas” Jordan, MPA, LEED Green AssociateApril 21, 2011
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Introduction
Chas Jordan LEED Green Associate Acting Facilities Manager and
Assistant Project Manager during Community Center construction
ADMINISTRATOR not a FACILITIES GUY
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About the Community Center
~20,000 Square Foot Complex
Predominantly Senior Citizen focused
Located in our downtown corridor
Strong Community Support
Housed a number of specialized community programs (i.e. Dance troop, Playing Card clubs, etc.)
At the time of the project, was roughly 30 years old with a historic “aspect” to it, in an old barn wall from 50 years ago
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About the New Building
40,000 square feet
Banquet / Reception and Performance Hall
Two Dance Studios
Black Box Theatre
Meeting Space
Fitness Room
Game and Card Rooms
Full-Sized Restaurant Capable Kitchen
Community Garden
LEEDPlatinumCertified
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Building GREEN – Why?
Public Projects = NEED POSITIVE PERCEPTION
Green Buildings “reduce maintenance and operational costs”
Long term benefit to the Environment and the Community
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design quickly becoming a design standard for buildings
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Things We Learned
The LEED Process is extensive and technical
LEED is much more than just the construction of the building itself
To really receive high points, it requires financial assistance and private partnerships unless you have strong political backing
The Contractor and the Architect get substantially more out of the process and the certification than the City does
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Things We Did as a Result
Received Financial Assistance from the Contractor and the Architect to perform some small requirements for the building to go from a LEED Gold Certification to LEED Platinum
Worked with the Property Owner (given to us by a Nursing Home campus) to develop Bus stops and Golf Cart parking to benefit not only the demographic of the Center, their residents, but also the LEED Requirements as well
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LEED – Politically and Economically Feasible?
The Klutho Effect – People still do not believe LEED is really “Green”
City and County Councils becoming more and more weary of the costs associated with the Certification
Is the “Plaque on the Wall” worth it?
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January 2010
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February 2010
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March 2010
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April 2010
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May 2010
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June 2010
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July 2010
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August 2010
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September 2010
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October 2010
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November 2010
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Conclusion
Received Project of the Year Awards from both the West Coast Branch and the Florida Chapter
Won an Innovation award from the Recreation Management Magazine
Received Awards from the Association of Builders and Contractors and the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects
It has been highlighted by the Department of Energy for its use of Photovoltaics to reduce energy costs
Serves as the City's Crown Jewel for Facilities Construction and its commitment to Sustainability
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November 2010