Much is being made of plans for the Prime Meridian Center in downtown Tampa. And not just because it’s been 15 years since the last office building was added to the skyline.
From the get-go, the PMC project, which is being developed by the Trammell Crow Co., has been shooting for certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Two points.
First, efficient, environmentally smart design promotes conservation and sustainability. This is, of course, good.
Second, it’s also enlightened self-interest. Going green, it turns out, can lower operating costs, please employees and enable new metro towers to compete with suburban office buildings.