February 10, 2010
When it comes to building construction, the Omaha of the future may encourage the provision of incentives for projects that support sustainable building practices, the generation of on-site renewable power and the reduction of construction waste contributions to landfills to an amount that approaches zero by 2020.
These recommendations are among those detailed in the Building Construction section of Environment Omaha, a new policy development initiative that’s creating a comprehensive environmental section for the City of Omaha’s master plan.
Feedback is currently sought on the Building Construction draft document. It was developed by the Building Construction Advisory Committee, which is chaired by Jay Noddle, president and CEO of Noddle Companies. The committee, a group of 39 volunteers representing a diversity of professions and perspectives, included suggestions from the public in developing the content. The document was then reviewed by the Environment Omaha Core and Working Committees.
The document begins with an overall vision statement: Omaha seeks to lead the nation through innovative building construction, renovation and maintenance approaches that create a “regenerative community” designed to have a net positive and affordable impact on Omaha’s environment, economy, culture and quality of life.
It then lists recommendations in four areas:
- Non-residential, renovation
- Non-residential, new construction
- Residential, renovation/new construction
- Building sites
Members of the public can post their comments on www.environmentomaha.com/discussion.
Omaha by Design serves as the project manager for Environment Omaha. For more information, call 402.554.4010 or email info@omahabydesign.org.