Connected to the Community - LEED Location & Transportation
Located in the heart of downtown Clearwater, the new City Hall is designed to make sustainable transportation convenient. Visitors and employees can walk to nearby businesses, restaurants and community destinations, use the adjacent PSTA transit hub, bike to work using on-site bicycle parking and shower facilities or charge electric vehicles using on-site EV charging stations. Together, these features reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles while making City Hall more accessible.
Conserving Water - LEED Water Efficiency
Fresh water is one of Florida's most valuable resources.
The landscaping uses native and adapted plants, along with smart irrigation controls to reduce outdoor water use by more than 50%. Inside the building, high-efficiency plumbing fixtures reduce potable water consumption by approximately 37% compared to standard fixtures.
Clean Energy and Efficient Operations - LEED Energy & Atmosphere
Energy-efficient lighting, building controls and high-performance mechanical systems help reduce the building's energy use while maintaining a comfortable environment for employees and visitors.
Solar panels on the roof generate renewable electricity on-site, helping offset a portion of the building's energy needs and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Together, these strategies lower operating costs and support the city's long-term sustainability goals.
An independent commissioning process also verified that building systems were designed and installed to perform as intended.
Healthy Indoor Spaces - LEED Indoor Environmental Quality
People spend much of their day indoors, making indoor environmental quality an important part of sustainable design.
Features such as enhanced air filtration, walk-off entry mats, low-emitting materials and individual lighting and temperature controls help create a healthier and more comfortable workplace.
Responsible Materials - LEED Material & Resources
Construction materials were selected not only for durability, performance, but also with consideration for their environmental impact, helping create a building that will serve the community for decades while reducing its environmental footprint.
Designed for Florida - LEED Sustainable Sites
The building incorporates reflective paving and roofing materials that reduce heat absorption and help combat the urban heat island effect, lowering cooling demands while creating a more comfortable outdoor environment.
Native landscaping and generous open space also support the site's long-term sustainability.
Synergistic Design Process – LEED Integrated Process
Sustainability was a priority from the earliest stages of the project. Architects, engineers, city staff and other project partners worked together throughout the design process to evaluate how building systems could work together to improve performance, reduce resource use and create a healthier, more efficient facility. Early analysis of the building's anticipated energy and water use helped guide design decisions tailored to Clearwater's climate and operational needs.
Take a Self-Guided Green Building Tour – LEED Innovation in Design
Download the self-guided tour guide or pick up a printed copy in the lobby. As you explore City Hall, look for examples of sustainable design throughout the building and site.
Tour stops include:
1. LEED and sustainable design overview
2. Public transit access
3. Bicycle amenities
4. Walkable downtown location
5. Open space and landscaping
6. Heat island reduction
7. Outdoor water conservation
8. Indoor water efficiency
9. Energy-efficient building systems
10. Sustainable building materials
11. Indoor air quality
12. Occupant comfort
13. Low-mercury lighting