16 SUSTAINABILITY Following an extensive review, the Canada Green Building Council awarded TELUS Garden Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification. This is the highest rating a building development can receive. This honor was presented in March this year at the launch of the Smart Prosperity initiative at TELUS Garden, attended by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. TELUS President and CEO Darren
said Andrea Goertz, Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer, TELUS. “With great pride, we opened our doors last fall and welcomed our community to experience this innovative space and become inspired by the promise it holds for future generations. Indeed, as one of the most environmentallyfriendly developments in North America, TELUS Garden stands as an architectural icon that
The one million square foot TELUS Garden development includes a 22-storey signature office tower and a 47-storey residential tower exemplifies our brand, reflects our values and symbolizes our deep appreciation of our team members for their dedication to connecting people and communities across Canada.” The result of a partnership between TELUS and Westbank, the one million square foot TELUS Garden development includes a 22-storey signature office tower
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Entwistle is a founding member of the Smart Prosperity initiative, a new group of Canadian leaders committed to advancing innovation and accelerating Canada’s transition to a stronger, cleaner economy. “Today, we celebrate TELUS Garden, the transformative centerpiece of a revitalized city block and our team’s new home in the heart of Downtown Vancouver,”