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1. California Green Buildings

   1. LEED

      1. Platinum

         1. City of Santa Monica

            The City of Santa Monica achieved LEED Platinum certification last year. LEED for Cities evaluated the City of Santa Monica’s performance on energy, water, waste, transportation, education, health, safety, prosperity, and equitability outcomes. Santa Monica is the very first city to achieve Platinum level certification in LEED for Cities Version 4.1 by achieving more than 80 points. Sustainability highlights include: reducing emissions 60% below 1990 levels by providing 100% renewable energy to 94 percent of properties in the city; adopting transportation programs to allow residents’ access to transit, and the overall distribution of public amenities and outstanding outcomes associated with education attainment, civic participation, and community engagement.

            
            

            
            Santa Monica, a world renowned eco-friendly City, host to the world's first solar-powered Ferris wheel is a true Southern California landmark which soars 130 feet above the majestic Pacific Ocean. A few steps from the Aquarium, Carousel and shops along 3rd Street Promenade, the city boasts countless eco-friendly restaurants, hotels, attractions and transportation alternatives that allows visitors to go Green without sacrificing luxury.
            
            Pier's History: In the early 20th century the City of Santa Monica was faced with a problem, How and where to dispose of their sewage. Originally built to maintain a sewage system for the City of Santa Monica, after a few disasters, the iconic pier morphed into an entertainment mecca for locals & tourist. Designated a historical landmark in 1976