Sustainable Communities

IMT is dedicated to creating sustainable communities across the U.S. Learn more about how we're ensuring that buildings are contributing to the environmental, social, and economic well-being of dozens of cities.

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Behind-the-scenes: Indy’s Benchmarking Ordinance

July 22, 2021

IMT interviewed the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability Director about the city’s new benchmarking policy

Montgomery County Poised to Be First County to Adopt Building Performance Standards

July 20, 2021

Montgomery County, Maryland is set to adopt Building Performance Standards, which would make it the first US county to do so.

How to Reduce Building Emissions and Center Equity: A New Framework for Policymakers and Communities

July 20, 2021

Framework co-developed with cities shows how Building Performance Standards can address city climate priorities and aid in promoting equitable economic recovery FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alexandra Laney, Institute for Market Transformation, alexandra.laney@imt.org; 530-645-2539 Connie Umphress, New Buildings Institute, connie@newbuildings.org; 503-367-5767 WASHINGTON, DC (July 20, 2021)—To support efforts to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions … Continued

Rethinking Affordable Housing and Energy Equity

July 15, 2021

Bomee Jung recently joined IMT’s board and in this interview, she shares her perspectives on equity, energy and affordability.

What Will It Take? Designing Carbon-Free Buildings

July 9, 2021

The Hub and Clark Construction Group kicked off the What It Takes series with a panel focused on the role of design and design professionals in decarbonizing buildings.