Green buildings support a host of municipal goals and priorities, from watershed health and climate protection, to economic development and job creation. In some green building programs, local government focuses on making its own buildings greener. Other cities encourage the private sector adoption through education and outreach. Financial solutions and regulatory actions can help move the market beyond critical mass toward standard practice.

This section provides an overview of actions that can be adapted from what other cities and counties have done. The Playbook identifies resources and tools that will help with implementation.