Brookfield Residential has become the first large master-planned community developer to participate in the Built Green certification program with the simultaneous enrollment of Chappelle Gardens, The Orchards, Edgemont and Desrochers Grove, which are all based in Edmonton.

“We are thrilled Brookfield Residential is investing in more sustainable communities, as we partner with a shared vision for greater vibrancy, equity and resiliency in the places we live,” said Jenifer Christenson, CEO of Built Green Canada. “Working with them and the builders who are also voluntarily choosing a more sustainable trajectory is a testament to the industry’s progression for the good.”

Launched as a pilot in 2020, the Built Green Communities certification program offers developers a framework to evaluate sustainability on a human, neighbourhood and global scale. The program’s holistic framework considers health, resiliency, lifecycle sustainability, new urbanism, greenhouse gas emissions, green space and resource consumption.

“Partnering with Built Green helps us better understand the sustainability efforts already embedded within our communities while identifying opportunities to continually improve,” said Mike Kohl, senior vice-president of Alberta communities. “Having a trusted partner on this journey gives us valuable insight as we continue creating communities that are healthier, more resilient and better for future generations.”

Brookfield Residential is working alongside Daytona Homes, Excel Homes, Homes by Avi and Sterling Homes, who are voluntarily pursuing Built Green certification and are already building beyond code requirements.