Buildings that define city skylines across the country, some national icons, are catching up to the sleek, new structures designed with efficiency in mind, as property owners and managers become convinced that a greener building now makes financial sense.
That's because in recent years environmental retrofits have begun to pay off for owners and tenants alike. Higher-profile companies are seeking out more efficient office space, and new technology at older buildings has started to translate into higher property values, leases and occupancy rates.
Very cool. We are seeing the beginning of literally green cities.
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[edit on 7/4/2009 by maria_stardust]
The cities, and in turn, the people directly, are the future. 
