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Southern Recreation Center receives LEED Gold certification for environmentally responsible design and construction

It is the first building in Flagler County to receive this prestigious ranking.

  • By Shannon Martin, City of Palm Coast
  • | 1:00 p.m. February 7, 2025
Palm Coast's Southern Recreation Center. Photo by Sierra Williams
Palm Coast's Southern Recreation Center. Photo by Sierra Williams
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The Palm Coast Southern Recreation Center has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification for its design and construction.

This marks the first building in Flagler County to receive this prestigious ranking. The Southern Recreation Center achieved all 64 points during the review process, underscoring the city’s commitment to environmentally responsible practices and thoughtful development.

The LEED certification, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, is recognized worldwide as the benchmark for environmentally friendly building standards. Earning Gold certification shows that the Southern Recreation Center was designed and constructed with a strong focus on energy efficiency, resource conservation and environmental stewardship.


 

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