SAN JOSE, CA-“Today, the definition of sustainability is becoming one of the most compelling topics in real estate ownership and development,” according to Legacy Partners Commercial. GlobeSt.com recently sat down with Steve Dunn and Derrick How of Legacy Partners Commercial to discuss sustainability, design and the development of America Center.

Dolce: Let’s start by discussing sustainability and what that means for Legacy Partners.

Dunn: Today, the definition of sustainability is becoming one of the most compelling topics in real estate ownership and development. The goals of development have shifted from creating landmarks of iconic status built as timeless monuments, to the objectives of resource conservation, operational efficiency, quality of life and the realities of a changing global environment. For Legacy Partners, this new paradigm has created a compelling desire to adopt a best practices approach that embraces this focus on long-term efficiency, both to satisfy the desire of the tenant-customer to operate in a green and sustainable manner, as well as to further the company’s commitment to sustainable real estate practices.

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Natalie Dolce

Natalie Dolce, editor-in-chief of GlobeSt.com and GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, is responsible for working with editorial staff, freelancers and senior management to help plan the overarching vision that encompasses GlobeSt.com, including short-term and long-term goals for the website, how content integrates through the company’s other product lines and the overall quality of content. Previously she served as national executive editor and editor of the West Coast region for GlobeSt.com and Real Estate Forum, and was responsible for coverage of news and information pertaining to that vital real estate region. Prior to moving out to the Southern California office, she was Northeast bureau chief, covering New York City for GlobeSt.com. Her background includes a stint at InStyle Magazine, and as managing editor with New York Press, an alternative weekly New York City paper. In her career, she has also covered a variety of beats for M magazine, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, FashionLedge.com, and Co-Ed magazine. Dolce has also freelanced for a number of publications, including MSNBC.com and Museums New York magazine.