The Solaire, “America’s first environmentally responsible residential tower” was completed in 2003 and became the first LEED certified high rise tower. The green guidelines for Battery Park City residential edifices address five major areas of environmental concern: enhanced indoor air quality; water conservation and purification; energy efficiency; recycling construction waste and the use of recycled building materials; and commissioning to ensure building performance.
“From coastal resiliency and sustainable green practices to the preservation of affordable housing, world-class public art, and vibrant, year-round programming in award-winning public spaces, Battery Park City leads the way in many of the measures that makes cities livable."
