Gerding/Edlen Development Company, LLC

SUMMARY Location: Portland, OR Industry: Real Estate/Development Background of Company: The firm was created in 1996 when developer Mark Edlen joined forces with Gerding Investment Company to design mixed-use urban renewal projects, such as condominiums and apartments; build-to-suit projects for high-tech clients; public-private partnerships; and mixed-income housing Motivation: Bob Gerding’s training with the TNS led the company to hire Dennis Wilde as senior project manager in 1997 to champion the sustainability effort Best Successes: Being an industry leader by designing innovative, large-scale sustainable buildings, exceeding LEED standards Greatest Challenges: Shifting cultural values, finding sustainable alternatives, focusing on its own office, integrating social values   Partnerships and other organizations involved: LEED, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) The Energy Trust of Oregon The City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development The Climate Trust PGE EarthAdvantage PPL FinAnswer programs Contact Info:

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