8 strategies designed to combine existing community assets with innovative planning techniques and new projects.
Our vision is for the Upper Peninsula area to become a progressive model for sustainable urbanism – that is, a vibrant place where people want to live, work and play because of its unique local character and strong emphasis on smart development, sustainability, resiliency, affordability, community and mobility.
Our Goal? Buildings that are TRULY high-performing.
The RISES Certification promotes new construction projects that are at least 30% more energy and water efficient and constructed using materials that do not adversely affect the health and well-being of the building occupants.
Developed to address the specific green building priorities of the Charleston, South Carolina region.
This certification is designed by industry leaders and people with technical know-how, RISES provides 6 tangible values to your project: (1) Expert Advice; (2) Measurable Results; (3) Relevant Strategies; (4) Convenience/ Ease of Use; (5) Affordability; and (6) Lightning Fast Process.
The RISES tag is an acronym for the building ingredients that industry-leading and responsible projects focus on and adhere to: Resilient; Innovative; Sustainable; Efficient; and Safe.
Two Goals:
This innovative program is powered by two important and underserved groups in our community – military service veterans, and at-risk young adults – and has produced two national AmeriCorps “Member of the Year” award winners (out of more than 22,000 members nation wide).
