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America’s Landmarks Monuments and Parks Adopt Sustainable Practices
by Avery Mack
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ore U.S. landmarks are now highlighting eco-friendly prac- tices, demonstrating that history
can be preserved while incorporating sustainability.
Space Needle, Seattle Built in 1962, the Space Needle is under- going a $100 million makeover. Te observation deck will soon feature improved views through glass instead of cage-like barriers. Restaurant patrons will enjoy a first-of-its-kind rotating glass floor. Other eco-updates and upgrades include improved accessibility, internal systems, materials, elevators, paint, and seismic protection along its legs. Because the flame at the needle’s top consumed enough gas to heat 125 homes, it was replaced in 2000 with a flagpole mast, a beacon for aviators. When the rehab is completed in June, the structure will quali- fy for Leadership in Energy and Environ- mental Design (LEED) Silver Certification.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Alcatraz Island, California A pioneer in hybrid ferries, Alcatraz Cruises combines solar, wind and diesel power to transport visitors. Captured rain freshens park gardens and salt water flush-
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