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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