Going green in construction

A mayor business group on Wednesday urged the city of Los Angeles to implement planning and development reforms that will encourage the private sector to adopt green building standards. Gregory J.Wilcox in the Daily News.

The Los Angeles Business Council, at its inaugural Sustainability Summit, called for the creation of a city sustainability team that would assist green projects through the permitting process.

It also called for city leaders to establish sustainability awards, to recognize and encourage outstanding green projects and practices, and to support federal and state legislation that provides tax credits for energy-efficient buildings.