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Objective: EAC understands how their goals can be supported by adopting a green rating <br />system for the whole community, for individual buildings, or both, and establish a process <br />for finalizing the decision. <br />DISCUSS: <br />•Review goals discussed at 5/2 meeting <br />•Rating system evaluation process <br />•LEED for Communities overview <br />•Sustainability Design Guidelines overview <br />•Next steps <br />Agenda <br />Rice Creek Commons will be a vibrant and unique, climate-forward development that aligns with the goals outlined in <br />the State of Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework: carbon neutrality, clean energy, climate resiliency, equity and <br />innovation. Rice Creek Commons will attract investment and partnership that will create sustainable benefits for the <br />community. <br />GUIDING PRINCIPLES <br />•Develop a resilient community for energy and other utilities using clean energy technologies, reducing <br />consumption, and reusing local resources onsite. <br />•Implement infrastructure solutions that are flexible and scalable over 50 years, including developing the site to be <br />adaptable to future technological needs. <br />•Deliver a model of efficient energy and water usage that minimizes Rice Creek Commons’ impact on the <br />environment. <br />•Create an economically competitive and attractive environment for developers and businesses to create a vibrant <br />community with multi-modal transportation options. <br />Energy Vision <br />Appendix II – LEED for Communities Recommendation <br />Presentation Slide Deck <br />37