Burlington is a rising star in the world of arts, entertainment and culture.

Construction of the Burlington Performing Arts Centre is already underway and is scheduled for completion in 2011. Designed by acclaimed architect Jack Diamond, the structure will feature two separate theatres, an atrium and a patio. The venue will host not only world-class theatrical and musical events, but local community productions as well.

Along with being a haven for arts and entertainment, the Burlington Performing Arts Centre is also the first green performing arts centre in Ontario. The building has applied for LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design®) certification, which will put it in very exclusive, not to mention eco-friendly, company. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System provides an international definition of a “green” building.  LEED® Canada provides explicit criteria in five categories: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. By meeting these criteria, LEED® buildings use resources more efficiently than conventional buildings, create a healthier environment, and reduce solid waste.  And if you want to continue going green in style, you can live in the Strata Condominium, one of the first residential buildings in Burlington to apply for LEED® certification.  MyBurlingtonCondo.com has a link for the Strata Condominium, where you can read more about LEED® and other features of the building.