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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Masdar City has bagged the prestigious LEED Communities Platinum Certification for its Phase 1 project.
Masdar City was recognised in the LEED v4.1 Communities Plan & Design category, and it is the first time this certificate has been given to a project in Abu Dhabi. The award acknowledges Masdar City's commitment to exceeding rigorous sustainability standards for its development and buildings.
"The international recognition achieved by Masdar City is evidence of the success of our sustainable development approach and reflects the efforts made toward establishing the community as a sustainability hub," said Mohamed Al Breiki, Executive Director Sustainable Development from Masdar City.
"At Masdar City we are constantly striving to push the boundaries of innovation for a more sustainable future, and the awarding of the LEED Platinum Certificate is a recognition of that," said Gaurish Wagle, Manager, Sustainable Master Planning at Masdar City.
"We are determined to be a world leader in sustainable urban living and are doing so by meeting the highest standards, as this certificate proves," Wagle added.
Masdar City has established a reputation for setting the standard on sustainable urban development. Phase 1 of the master plan not only met but surpassed LEED’s strict performance standards across critical areas such as land use, transportation, energy systems, and community health.
The LEED for Communities rating system, certified by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), evaluates the long-term sustainability and liveability of neighbourhoods and urban developments. The Plan & Design rating system evaluates community-scale master plans before construction, ensuring that critical elements like natural systems and ecology, quality of life, energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, air quality, mobility, and community engagement are prioritised.
This new award further builds upon a strong track record of LEED certifications. Masdar City is home to dozens of LEED-rated buildings, including one of the largest clusters of LEED Platinum buildings in the world, as well as several with LEED Operations & Maintenance (O+M) certifications.
