As a leading owner and manager in the multi-family industry, it is our responsibility to protect the environment and reduce our carbon footprint. As an organization, we have made it a focus to continually seek and implement environmentally-friendly opportunities and practices that benefit not only the environment but our customers.

Some of the ways that we are protecting the environment include:

Energy Efficient Steps:

• Sub-metering of utilities resulting in lower energy and water bills
• High efficiency Energy Star appliances
• High efficiency plumbing and fixtures such as low flow faucets and toilets
• High efficiency mechanical replacements such as HVAC, water heaters, boilers, and chillers
• Compliance with all local regulations and codes for energy efficiency

Conservation of Our National Resources:

• Low-flow showers and toilets, to conserve water
• Online leasing, online service requests and online payments to reduce the use of paper
• Information rich website designed to reduce requests for paper brochures
• Use of "Green" cleaning products and paint
• Recycling centers available

Creating a "Green" Living Space:

• Modern HVAC systems to provide the best possible indoor air quality
• Modern lighting fixtures and elements to create well-lit indoor conditions with minimal energy use
• Recyclable carpet that has the CRI +Plus Green Label

Green practices are applicable to specific communities. Please contact the community for more information on their green initiatives.

Chicago, IL – One East Delaware, a luxury apartment community owned by Waterton Residential in Chicago’s prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood, has earned the first multifamily LEED EB Silver certification in Chicago from the U.S. Green Building Council. One East Delaware is the third largest community in the country to earn this certification.

To earn national accreditation for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Existing Buildings, One East Delaware’s operations and maintenance standards had to meet those established by the USGBC. These standards include energy and water efficiency, an advanced degree of indoor environmental quality, sustainable purchasing and innovation in operations. Points were also earned for access to alternative commuting transportation and green cleaning.

One East Delaware has 306 rental residences offering studio, convertible, one- and two-bedroom apartments and parking. Each residence is equipped with an energy efficient appliance package and features dramatic city views with floor to ceiling windows in the living areas and from the large private balconies. Community amenities include a fully equipped fitness center, a sundeck and 24-hour door service. Community conveniences include an on-site Potash Brothers grocery, Starbucks®, More Cupcakes, Salon Buzz and Tails in the City, among others.

One East Delaware’s unparalleled location in the heart of Gold Coast neighborhood provides easy access to shopping on the Magnificent Mile, innumerable restaurants and clubs and is within walking distance to the lakefront, public transportation and the central business district.

"Waterton Residential is honored to achieve the very first LEED Silver certification in Chicago for an existing residential rental high-rise," said Peter Vilim, Co-Founder of Waterton Residential. "This recognition comes as a result of our long-term commitment to environmental sustainability and to providing a higher quality of life for our residents, and as a result of more than a year of efforts from our executive team and the best consultants in the industry."

"With each new LEED-certified building, we get one step closer to USGBC’s vision of a sustainable built environment within a generation," said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. "As the newest member of the LEED family of green buildings, One East Delaware is an important addition to the growing strength of the green building movement."

Waterton Residential continues to extend its commitment to the environment as the lead corporate sponsor of the Garfield Park Conservatory. The Garfield Park Conservatory is owned and maintained by the Chicago Park District and houses over 1,000 unique plants within a 4.5-acre series of greenhouses. "Waterton’s residents from any of our urban Chicago high-rises -- Presidential Towers, One East Delaware, River North Park and Mondial -- are within an easy public commuting reach of this urban oasis," said Vilim.