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What is a Cool District Building Solutions Infrastructure and Open Space Solutions Transportation Solutions Implementation
From Commitment to Reality
The WCBID is working with a consultant to quantify the amount of GHG emissions the district is currently producing. Once a baseline is established, the ideas generated by the group can be looked at more analytically to determine the percentage reduction various ideas will impact the district. But you can still take effective action today, on your own, or in partnership with WCBID or the City of Los Angeles.
  • Negotiate a district-wide discount on energy efficient materials and equipment. These materials would include lighting, window film, LEDS, HVAC systems, PV and wind systems.
  • Negotiate a district-wide efficiency rebates/financing with LADWP, Gas Co. and CRA
  • Work with the City of Los Angeles to identify, execute, and fund innovative demonstration projects to determine feasibility and effectiveness in reducing CO2 release, such as on-site wind power generation, geothermal applications, solar thermal, shared utilities and optimized diversity, HVAC upgrade and downsizing strategies, and electrical upgrade and downsizing strategies.
  • Leverage energy- and environment-related City programs and services, such as recycling, transit, and water supply.

To find out how you can participate in this exciting venture, further information and details; please contact gary@wilshirecenter.com.

We would like to thank the following people:

AIA-LA COTE Working Group

Christine SE Magar, Chair Greenform.net
Tracy Stone Tastonearchitect.com
Debbie Gloria Greenform.net
Derek Ryder Moule & Polyzoides
Walter Scott Perry Eco-Tech
Jennifer Pinkerton  
Cynthia Phakos Koffkaphakos.com
Polly Osborne Osborne Architects
Doug Stanton Stantonarchitects.com
Mikael Gartner Engineer
Dimitris Klapsis Torti Gallas & Partners
Sarah Wauters Lawyer/photographer
Paul Schechter communityharvest.com

Industry Leaders

Renee van Staveren  
Jeff Chan Eternaleds
Joe Linton Livable Places
Richard Rollins Rollins Consulting
Gabrielle Newmark Swamp Pink
Dorothy Le LA County Bicycle Coalition
Greg Johanson Solar Electrical Systems
Tim Fry Crown Disposal Co.
Marie Cantrell WCS Window Films
Richard Nowak Johns Manville
Jennifer Allen Livable Places
Greg Cantrell WCS Window Films
Sharon Sancer Go Green Construction
Robin Paeper Go Green Construction
Sheri Bloomberg Green and Beyond
Lois Arkin Eco-Village
Jerard Wright The Transit Coalition
Jim Stewart Sierra Club LA G. W. Comm
Michael Rosenblum Green and Beyond
Jerard Wright  
Mel Bilow M.B.& A. Corp
Ryan Snyder  
Fred Cunningham Stantec Consulting
William Roley Jr Permacultue Institute of S.C.
Michael Corsey The Langham Apartments
Mike Sarebanha The Langham Apartments
Stephen Pollock UCLA Anderson
Linda Russell G.L. Russell & Assoc.
Gary Russell WCBIC