This research highlights 10 case studies of policies driving lower-carbon construction across the Pacific Coast region. Each case explores the development process, challenges faced and lessons learned through the policy process.
The case studies showcase the region’s policy leadership on low-carbon construction and provide insights to inform other jurisdictions pursuing legislation and other policies within the Pacific Coast region and beyond.
Information was gathered from interviews with Pacific Coast Collaborative (PCC) members. The PCC Low Carbon Construction Task Force, launched at COP26 in November 2021, is a regional initiative between California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Oakland, Portland and Vancouver to advance low-carbon materials and methods in building and construction projects.