U.S. Green Building Council. LEED Silver

Greener, cleaner (urban) living

The Uptown is proud to be Oakland's first LEED certified residential building. Using green building practices promoted by the U.S. Green Building Council, The Uptown has transformed an area formerly covered by parking lots, underutilized buildings and an old gas station into a vibrant, mixed-use community that has achieved LEED Silver certification.
To learn more about living green, visit Forest City's GreenHouse website.

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Energy and Resource Conservation

Energy and Resource Conservation

Water-efficient landscaping and irrigation uses 50% less water.

Low-flow bathroom fixtures use 20% less water.

Air-dryers in the common area bathrooms reduce paper consumption.

Energy Star-rated appliances and energy-efficient lighting in units.

Insulated windows provide year-round temperature control and help save energy.

Separate trash and recycling chutes make recycling easier.

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Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Oportunity.