The Northwest Regional Sustainable Building Action Plan has been a year-long effort to identify barriers to sustainable building, and assess practical strategies to overcome the barriers. The plan will be directed toward new construction and major renovation projects in Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. The effort coordinates the expertise and resources of six City bureaus. Includes comprehensive green design guidelines and additional green building web links. Seattle Sustainable Building Action Plan and Built Smart Program May provide free technical assistance and rebates.
Technical assistance is available to facilitate builder acceptance and compliance.
The program operates a voluntary rating and green certification system for multi-family projects. Published Green Guidelines for Residential and Commercial Construction. The goal is to produce up to 100 affordable housing units that incorporate principles of sound land use planning, consistent with the State Plan, impose minimal impact on the environment, conserve natural resources and enhance the health and well being of the residents. They anticipate that some strategies will be incorporated into their affordable housing funding programs. Successful applicants receive subsidy through DCA's Balanced Housing Program, as well as through the local utility's energy conservation program.