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The bank building is constructed on a
previously-developed site within the
city limits.
Mass transit is readily available. A bus
stop sits just outside the front door.
800 tons of pre-existing pavement
were recycled to make the new
parking lot.
A rain garden was added to absorb
rainwater generated on site. Once the
rain garden is established, the site will
be essentially zero-discharge to the
lakes. This rain garden will retain water
and cleanse contaminants from the
cars, absorbing them into the plant
root systems.
A white roof was added to reduce the
heat island effect.
All external light fixtures are full cutoff
fixtures designed to preserve dark
skies and improve overall energy
efficiency.
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