Green Development: Moving Beyond the Myths and Barriers January 23, 2008

Is there payback in building green? Will green standards hurt development in the Valley? Green construction will accelerate in Silicon Valley as myths are debunked and as barriers to green building are lowered. Hear from experts how green development can succeed, and what challenges lie ahead.
For an up-to-date view of green development, come and listen to:

* Linda LeZotte, Berliner Cohen, former City of San Jose councilmember
* David Edwards, founder, Earth Bound Homes
* Grant French, corporate sustainability manager, Swinerton Builders
* Jose Guevara, property manager of Post Montgomery Center, Cushman & Wakefield
* Brian Gitt, CEO and executive director, Build It Green

Plus speaker panel Q&A.

Target Audience: City planners, commercial developers, home builders, historic preservationists, and others involved in property development (such as bankers, builders, equipment vendors, tenants, buyers), and students making career choices.

$40/person; $20 for students and SSV Pledging Partners.

Official Website: http://www.sustainablesiliconvalley.org/event_01-23-08.htm