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Distribution facility receives LEED certification

Staff Report //October 3, 2019//

Distribution facility receives LEED certification

Staff Report //October 3, 2019//

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The distribution facility 220 GSP Logistics Parkway has received LEED-NC Certification. The facility, which spans more than 700,000 square feet, features energy-efficient installations that minimize environmental impact and reduce utility costs, according to a news release. The property is owned by CenterPoint Properties, headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill.

“Our commitment to LEED demonstrates that CenterPoint is focused on implementing sustainability measures in its industrial facilities that influence ecological and social aspects across our portfolio,” Brian Hollings, CenterPoint vice president of development, said in the release.

The LEED-certified building includes the following sustainable features:

  • High-efficiency LED interior and exterior lighting
  • A plan to measure and reduce sedimentation of local waterways and stormwater runoff
  • Preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles
  • Reduced heat island effect through installation of reflective roof membrane
  • Drought-tolerant landscaping and high-efficiency irrigation and controls
  • High-efficiency plumbing fixtures

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