Venues throughout Destiny USA’s expansion continue to show commitment
to green through LEED© certifications
Syracuse, NY- Retailers and venues throughout Destiny USA’s expansion continue to obtain LEED© certifications as part of their commitment to sustainability.
Destiny USA’s expansion received LEED© Gold certification on February 6, 2012, making it the largest LEED© Gold commercial building in the world. In line with Destiny USA’s commitment to energy efficiency, all new venues opening within the expansion are lease required to obtain LEED certification as well. In a unique partnership with the United States Green Building Council, new retailers obtain pre-approved points for building out in an already certified location. A dedicated team from Destiny USA is there through every step of the process for tenants.
To date, more than 60 tenants are currently in the LEED© certification process, with nearly two dozen having obtained the status through the United States Green Building Council. Recent certifications include:
LEED©
Beauty Plus Too
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Five Below
Hartstrings
Lenox
Marc Ecko
Off Broadway Shoes
Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th
The Melting Pot
LEED© Silver
BCBG MaxAzria
Chico’s Outlet
GUESS
Michael Kors
Pole Position Raceway
Villa
Wilson’s Leather
LEED Gold©
P.F. Chang’s
Quiksilver
“The tenant response to this programming is phenomenal. We’re thrilled that everyone has jumped on board so quickly with the process and they’ve found it educational,” said David Aitken of Destiny USA . “We would not be where we are today without our partners in the community like Bergmann Associates to help us work with tenants daily on this process.”
In March 2013, Destiny USA received OCCRA’s Blue Ribbon Recycler Award for the facility’s work in 2012 regarding composting, its LEED© certification and new programs like the rainwater harvesting system, which reserves 4 million gallons of water annually.
Destiny USA achieved another milestone last month when it reached more than 250,000lbs of waste composted since January. The program works with all restaurants and many retailers throughout the facility to properly dispose of food.
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Destiny USA is a 2.4 million square foot tourist destination in Syracuse, NY that includes a strong mix of luxury outlet tenants, restaurants and entertainment. New brands are continuing to open to create a unique and dynamic consumer shopping experience. A stunning three-story glass atrium provides perfect weather year round. Oxford Economics has projected an annual visitation rate of over 29 million visitors from throughout the U.S. and Canada. Destiny USA is expected to be the second most visited shopping center in the country, according to Travel and Leisure magazine. It is the largest LEED® Gold certified retail commercial building in the world.
