Water Street Tampa has achieved LEED® silver certification under the category of LEED® for Neighborhood Development: Plan, which focuses on the design of public spaces between buildings and how they will be used by people in the community. “Our vision for Water Street Tampa has always centered on the philosophy that thoughtfully designed buildings are only as good as the spaces between them,” said Lee Schaffler, Chief Portfolio Officer for Strategic Property Partners (SPP). “We set out to create a cohesive, ‘15-minute city’ of the future, and this LEED Neighborhood Development Plan certification is an important milestone that illustrates how the neighborhood will have a positive impact.” The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) (@usgbc) awarded this certification to Water Street Tampa for the design of our walkable streets, tree-lined and shaded streetscapes, access to quality public transit, proximity between housing and jobs, and energy-efficient infrastructure, all part of our com...