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WSP Promotes Sandy Amores to South Florida Business Leader

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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As leader of firm's transportation and infrastructure market across South Florida, he will oversee key projects to improve mobility, equity and safety.

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  • As leader of firm's transportation and infrastructure market across South Florida, he will oversee key projects to improve mobility, equity and safety.
  • MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Santiago (Sandy) Amores has been named South Florida local business leader at WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy.
  • Amores, who has been with WSP for seven years — most recently as a vice president leading the South Florida transit and rail group — has spent more than 35 years in the transportation industry, primarily in the public sector.
  • Based in WSP's Miami office, Amores will work throughout South Florida.

Lauderhill Transit Center Attains Coveted LEEDv4 Transit Station Gold Certification

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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LAUDERHILL, Fla., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lauderhill Transit Center proudly announces its achievement of the prestigious LEEDv4 Transit Station Gold certification, becoming the first project in Florida and the entire United States to earn this esteemed Gold-level accolade.

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  • LAUDERHILL, Fla., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lauderhill Transit Center proudly announces its achievement of the prestigious LEEDv4 Transit Station Gold certification, becoming the first project in Florida and the entire United States to earn this esteemed Gold-level accolade.
  • The LEEDv4 Transit Station Gold certification signifies the Lauderhill Transit Center's exemplary performance across various sustainability categories, including water and energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials selection, and transportation accessibility.
  • The LEEDv4 Transit Station Gold certification, coupled with the center's net zero energy capabilities, exemplifies the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders involved in the Lauderhill Transit Center project.
  • As the first LEED Transit Station Gold certified project in Florida and the United States, the Lauderhill Transit Center has set a new standard for sustainable public transportation infrastructure.

CITY FURNITURE HOSTED 2ND ANNUAL GREEN CITY SUMMIT ON SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE ON THURSDAY, JULY 20TH

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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The Summit took place on Thursday, July 20, at the CITY Furniture Headquarters.

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  • The Summit took place on Thursday, July 20, at the CITY Furniture Headquarters.
  • The 2nd Annual Green CITY Summit gathered industry leaders, sustainability experts, and innovators for engaging discussions on pressing topics related to sustainability, recycling, carbon emissions, and the future of our cities.
  • CITY Furniture matched BEDGEAR's donation, increasing the pledge to a total 300 trees, to support reforestation efforts and empower local communities.
  • During the Summit, CITY Furniture proudly shared its ambitious '2040 Green Promise' to become carbon neutral and achieve zero waste to landfill by 2040.