IN THIS ISSUE:

*LA passes 'green' building ordinance for large commercial and residential projects

*Recent L.A. and San Francisco green building ordinances spark debate over which will become the 'greenest city'

*GREEN BUILDING FOCUS

..Green Leases

*San Leandro California draws up 'green' building ordinance

*Vestar launches LEED retail development program 'GreenStar'

*South Bend Indiana joins "Cool Cities" initiative

*All Property Management outlines the benefits of getting into green real estate

*NOTABLE GREEN BUILDING PROJECTS

..Hemet City Museum wins LEED platinum rating

..Dodger Stadium announces $500 million planned renovation, plan includes achieving LEED certification

..South Group's Luma residential project awarded LEED gold certification

..Nokia building wins LEED gold designation in China

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