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vise . <br /> ti r.4 <br /> ll' <br /> Shortcut to the Top 12 Essential Actions for your Green Building Program <br /> These Top 12 Essential Actions from the King County GreenTools'Roadmap to a Green Building <br /> Program offer municipalities a shortcut to the core actions that build a strong foundation for any <br /> green building program.Start with these suggested actions to quickly make early planning decisions <br /> and use them as a starting point for your munidpality's customized roadmap,adding actions as your program develops. <br /> the d * <br /> Getting Started <br /> Conduct City Self Assessment <br /> Identify any existing green initiatives in your jurisdiction,and complete your online City Profile—you can 2.1.6 <br /> update it anytime! 2.1.1) <br /> Learn as much as you can about what your city already offers as well as community needs,so you invest time,staff, <br /> and money as effectively as possible for your jurisdiction! <br /> Generate Program Support and Conduct Outreach <br /> oil Secure endorsement for your green building program from department directors and elected officials early in 2.3.1 <br /> L. the process,and through ongoing briefings. 4.1.25 <br /> High level support sends the message to the community and your stakeholders that this is an important program! <br /> Look for program support and collaborative opportunities within your community and region.Talk to peer 2.3.4 <br /> cities with green building programs and attend King County GreenTools Sustainable Cities Roundtables, 2.3.8 <br /> trainings and tours to learn from others'experiences. 2.3.14 <br /> Why go at it alone or reinvent the wheel when you have great resources available to help?Tap into industry, <br /> businesses,non-profits,neighboring cities and the County for an efficient approach. <br /> Create Program Framework <br /> 4 Select guidelines and standards(such as BuiltGreen,LEED,Energy Star,etc.)to reference,promote or require as 2.5.7 <br /> key components of your program's framework. <br /> Industry guidelines and standards provide excellent'resources and benchmarks,and are a great way to align your <br /> community with larger scale efforts. <br /> Create Program Infrastructure <br /> ICFormalize your green building program by allocating staffing with both program development and technical 2.6.5 <br /> expertise,and selecting a departmental home that already offers green building services or inspiration. 2.6.15 <br /> Phasing program development is easier when you have both content and process expertise on your team early on. <br /> 111 Green Tools <br />