# Green Parking Spaces The Santa Monica Civic Center Makes Own Energy By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-04-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-parking-spaces-the-santa-monica-civic-center-makes-own-energy References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/first-leed-certified-parking-lot-to-generate-its-own-power/) The Santa Monica [Civic Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scottsdale-civic-plaza) parking is the first parking space with LEED certified [parking structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park4me) on the planet says ecofriend. LEED is the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System which is the national standard by which a green building is judged. Buildings are awarded LEED certification by earning credits for green building performance in sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. LEED certification then is a positive step and a signal of commitment to human and environmental health. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **LEED Certified Parking Structures:** Opportunity to design and construct more sustainable parking structures that prioritize green building performance and environmental health. - **Sustainable Site Development:** Opportunity for businesses across industries to consider sustainable site development when building and redesigning workplaces, retail locations, and more. - **Indoor Environmental Quality:** Opportunity for businesses to prioritize indoor environmental quality by considering factors such as air quality, temperature, and lighting in their building design and operations. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** Construction companies can specialize in sustainable building design and construction, meeting the growing demand for green buildings. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can prioritize acquiring or developing buildings with LEED certification, signaling a commitment to sustainable buildings and attracting eco-conscious renters and buyers. - **Facilities Management:** Facilities management companies can prioritize energy efficiency and environmental health in their operations and maintenance practices, ultimately reducing costs and improving workplace satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park.md) - [Adaptive Parking Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niels-bohr-car-park.md) - [Park-Covered Structural Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ola-palermo.md) - [Net-Positive Energy Botanical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-selby-botanical-gardens.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Certified Eco-Friendly Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-key-certification.md) - [Streamlined Airport Metro Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metro-transit-center-station.md) - [Airport EV Charging Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerflex.md) - [Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-energy-charge.md)