A Weak Economy Has Not Derailed Retail Developers’ Desires to Go Green

Published Monday, July 19, 2010

With developers reining in new construction in these lean economic times, it’s not always easy to spot signs of retail’s evolution into a greener industry. But developers and architects say that even as the pace of build outs has slowed, they’re not wavering in their resolve to pursue sustainable, environmentally friendly projects. Furthermore, when the economy bounces back, they expect that retail will be greener than ever. Mike Sullivan, a principal in commercial architecture at Chicago’s Cannon Design, acknowledges that the recession’s effect on green building has been “almost indiscernible” due to the overall climate. “Given the health ...

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