Santo Domingo.- Local and foreign investors began the construction of Dominican Republic´s first green building, at an initial cost of US$50 million, which will create 2,000 direct and 15,000 indirect jobs.
The new mall is in a 120,000 square meter lot on the corner of the Kennedy Lincoln avenues, and will feature 180 stores and parking for 1,400 vehicles, said Ágora Mall Marketing director Silvia Rosales yesterday.
She said the facility will offer the most varied products and services in the country, where shoppers can find everything in one place.
The mall will also feature 10 elevators, four of which are panoramic, 16 escalators, four basement parking levels, as well as plants for energy and sewage treatment, central air in common areas, 24 hour security with specialized personnel and closed circuit cameras.
She said Ágora Mall is green because the project´s design and construction process "will be certified under the standards of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), a program developed by the United States Green Building Council.
It will also save 40% in water consumption and lighting, which will feature the use of the leading edge Light Emitting Diode (LED) system.
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
for sure we will now see the I am greener than you fight coming ...."..Mirror mirror on the wall who is the greenest of them all "
Written by: xwill7, 22 Jan 2010 11:19 AM
From: United States, El cuarto bate
I wish more buildings had green roof tops like in Chicago & NYC
Fill the entire roof with plants and proper drains to reduce heat
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
speaking of drains what is the latest on the one Nutty Hugo is circling ?
Written by: xwill7, 22 Jan 2010 11:33 AM
From: United States, El cuarto bate
I have told everyone I know, not to buy citgo petroleum products
From: United States
BS. After all the graft and corruption it will cost 3 times as much or never get done.
From: United States, NJ (M_ S Cibaeno 100%)
How is it going to cost 3 times its private investment.
Written by: shorty, 22 Jan 2010 11:53 AM
From: Canada
gmiller....are you kidding 3 times? get serious that building will cost half a billion when/if it is finally finished.
From: United States
MS_Jersey, The Dominican government holds EVERYBODY hostage.
Please take it from my experience.
Written by: josean, 22 Jan 2010 12:23 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
Most buildings in DR are all ready "GREEN" as they save a 100% on the consumption of lighting and water since they rarely have either!
Especially the schools!
Written by: Escott, 22 Jan 2010 12:41 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Cabrera and Sosua a 2 days a month for payday
Ateo, would you mind sharing your drugs with me so I can share the same neive bliss as you? No other reasoning for your statement.
MS_ Jersey- because every Dominican from the Police, Fire Dept, to the Mayor will have their hands out at times that are busiest. And SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK.
From: Denmark
ateo,
you are hillariously funny - btw do you wear 3D glasses LOLOLOLOL
Written by: josean, 22 Jan 2010 12:46 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
btw do you wear 3D glasses LOLOLOLOL
Yes from Martha Stewart's "Romana Collection!"
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
Ateo ..you see when ever there is a good idea like the green mall on the corner of Lincoln and Kennedy , it gives all these people who hate to see progress another opportunity to show how much they prefer to oppose any good idea , you see, xwill7 has seen these projects work in the USA and can appreciate their value but those who have little vision or experience or a desire to make the DR a better place will give you the normal negative comment
Written by: josean, 22 Jan 2010 1:20 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
Martha in a desperate attempt to get support begins to scrap the bottom of the barrel or should I say the cesspool!!
Written by: xwill7, 22 Jan 2010 1:27 PM
From: United States, El cuarto bate
I have seen a roof top where this guy has a bunch of clear tubing. His water runs the water into the tubes that are hot from the sun... Then that warm water runs into his boiler. Less energy is used since the sun warms the cold water a bit
Written by: josean, 22 Jan 2010 1:29 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
Be careful that could be an URBAN GANJA Farm!
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
xwill7 ..you see that you are now the bottom of a cesspool ..that is the normal personal abusive remark that is a substitute for a proper comment
Written by: josean, 22 Jan 2010 1:41 PM
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Don't try to start a lunch room fight Martha, X knows I consider him at the top of the cesspool!
Written by: xwill7, 22 Jan 2010 2:01 PM
From: United States, El cuarto bate
ric,
i don't care what josean thinks... he is the limpia bota outside of the metro station...lol
Written by: josean, 22 Jan 2010 2:10 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
And you never tip, you cheapskate!
Written by: generoso, 22 Jan 2010 2:15 PM
From: United States, Quisqueya
Wow that is great news for SDQ. I hope they make the buildings with all the latest earthquake specs.
I was wondering what that was, right in front of the GM franchise.
So many malls coming up, another one is Blue Mall next door in Ave. W. Churchill, soon to open, and IKEA right in front on Kennedy Ave.
DR is just booming all over and more and more investors are noticing, and hoping on the rush for gold.
Written by: josean, 22 Jan 2010 2:18 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
Yeah, its begin to look like New Jersey!
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
Which exit ?
Written by: juanb, 22 Jan 2010 2:39 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Based on what I see every time I go to any mall, sounds like another 14 escalators out of service real soon.
Written by: dagtan, 22 Jan 2010 3:14 PM
From: United States
This is indeed great news, I hope that this is first of many to come. Also, the DR should study the Cuban's model of organic energy. The cubans are now almost freed of oil and have develop a tremendous network of rural and urban organic farming.
Here in NYC, buildings are getting funding to develop organic rooftops that serve as greens for the city and produce warm water via the usage of solar panels.
From: United States, Brooklyn
Another Mall... Jesus Christ!
From: Dominican Republic
Written by: gmiller261, 22 Jan 2010 11:34 AM
From: United States
BS. After all the graft and corruption it will cost 3 times as much or never get done.
.
Miller, stop drinking your own name.
This is a private investment, if ends up costing more, the share holders are the onlyones who are going to get hurt.
You should think before you post. Not DRINK before you post.
Written by: josean, 22 Jan 2010 5:25 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
CF,
What have you been eating or drinking lately your getting better!
Written by: danny00, 22 Jan 2010 5:31 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
josean I LIKE WHAT U SAID..... Most buildings in DR are all ready "GREEN" as the save a 100% on the consumption of lighting and water since the rarely have either!
Especially the schools,
all very true and it did not cost a lot of money to do this. lol
Written by: josean, 22 Jan 2010 5:46 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
Here I am not objective at ALL.
Although my “friendly detractors” will say I am not objective on anything!
But I truly hate Malls everywhere. I rarely if ever go to one.
They have destroyed the small downtown business areas of most communities and are essentially day care centers for adults and teenagers!
From: Dominican Republic, vieja Santo Domingo
it is indeed a remarkable day for I also have a loathing of malls except that they sometimes have reasonable parking and a place to have a pee .
Written by: josean, 22 Jan 2010 6:28 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
Hey Ricky welcome back from the dark side!
Who the hell was that imposter chick Martha anyway?
From: United States
the job openings is a plus.. right?
From: Dominican Republic, Civil Rights and Peace Activist for Our Dominican People
This is greeeaaaaaaaate news that DR is becoming environmentally conscious! Hopefully they will get over 50 % from solar energy and use locally made building products, and most important THAT THEY USE DOMINICAN PEOPLE TO BUILD IT AND WORK AFTER COMPLETION.
If it was up to Josean, we would be living in caves. I can see Josean as green as a guandul.
From: Dominican Republic
"the job openings is a plus.. right?"
No if you want to jump in the Josean & Friends negative wagon.
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
If this is private investment indeed, then I couldn't care less what they do with it.
Their venture; their risk. If successful, then let then reap profit windfall.
MJEV
Written by: dagtan, 23 Jan 2010 11:34 AM
From: United States
Josean,
I have to say that I often agree with you, but there is one aspect of this project that it is good for the future of the country as a whole. The introduction of green technology, does not only educate people about what the technology is and its capabilities, but also, motivates future investments for green projects.
I know that the country's education system is not up to speed to green technology or green jobs, since not even the great superpowers are up to speed. I do believe that this particular green building is many years ahead of Dominican's technology know how and manipulation skills. But it will save our planet and make the country cleaner.
As a caribbean nation, which has plenty of sun light and wind, we ought to have more buildings like this one. There is plenty of space to set up solar fields and wind mills plantations, which can provide vast amount of energy.
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
we need the aimless mindless meanderings of the Imbecile abc on this subject the eco correct commie from Wankerlandia will give us all a good horse laugh
From: United States, Orange County, California
US$50 million sounds to cheap for me. Usually building a mall requires lots of resources and capital.
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
Great Blutarsky,
Right on!
Where is Mucho Loco? He's been conspicusly absent. This is his kind of story, where he typically regales us with dearth of comical and useless ideas. Frankly, after all this sadness, I could use a good laugh......I need a break-we all do, I am sure.
Could he somehow be taking advantage of situation and trying to sneak into USA? Or is he somehow so disappointed with his beloved Cuba, on the recent death from hypothermia of more than 20 psychiatric hospital patients, that he jumped off the Duarte Bridge?
Mucho Loco, where are you?
MJEV.
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
Lassie come home.........ET call home ............abc go home
Written by: josean, 23 Jan 2010 6:16 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
D,
Green technology is a good thing but it is complete irrelevant and insignificant to be practiced by third world countries when their carbon foot print is insignificant compared to the first world industrialized counties.
The United States the European Union, Japan, China and India need to practice Greening the Planet way before they demand this from the third world, whose contribution to global pollution is minor at best.
I support that we build sensible, environmentally friend buildings with the least negative impact. What I object to is the government presenting this in a manner that gives the impression that a private enterprise project no matter how noble a as subterfuge to hide the massive inefficiency in their ability to meet the most basic needs in the daily lives of average Dominicans.
People who read this think that this translates to a significant material improvement in the quality of life in the Dominican Masses and that is just no the case.
continue
Written by: josean, 23 Jan 2010 6:19 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
We human beings have such arrogance, that we think that we are “saving the planet” by stopping our insane pollution. The planet was just fine before we arrived and it will be fine once we become extinct either by our own making or a natural event.
It sounds altruistic to say we are saving the planet but what we need to do is save ourselves, the planet will do just fine without the largest species of parasites that have ever walked on the face of the earth.
Finally, I would argue that building schools and offering our populace world class educational opportunities will do infinitely more as social contribution to “greening the planet” by producing an educated, environmentally conscious citizenry, than creating a “green mall” to sell junk from produced by the environmental criminals in China!
But I still love you my brother!
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
Lassie come home.........ET call home ............abc go home ........Josean stay home
Written by: josean, 23 Jan 2010 6:44 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
It's ET Phone home!
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
Its the thought that counts
Written by: josean, 23 Jan 2010 6:59 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
When you are able to produce one I am sure it might!
Written by: dagtan, 23 Jan 2010 7:24 PM
From: United States
Thank you for the great counter my dear brother. I totally agree, while recognizing my liking for green tech.
Written by: josean, 23 Jan 2010 7:41 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
D,
I like it too, don't get me wrong. I think there are many practical and cost effective ways that countries with limited financial resources can be very effective.
In fact I think Dr. Strangelove could educate most of us, certainly me, on very practical technological developments that are come on line almost daily.
I would humbly implore him, if it is not too much to ask, that from time to time to post a brief note on these emerging technologies. Or any other DT poster who has such expertise and would be so inclined.
Written by: josean, 24 Jan 2010 12:07 AM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
And it would be progress if you develop ANY mentality at all!
Written by: josean, 24 Jan 2010 12:49 AM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
Come on and "SAY HELLOO To MY LITTLE FREIND!"
From: United States, words of wisdom from the nutcracker
going green is the way to go now is the obamanomics way , saving energy saving the enviroment all that propaganda brain washing liberal bs
Written by: josean, 24 Jan 2010 4:57 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
Yeah and it’s a COMMUNIST INTERNATIONAL CONSPIRACY to boot!
From: United States, Fresh Water Paradise-NY Finger Lakes
Josean,
Unfortunately, given competitive nature of "Green Business" and intellectual property protection, there are several initiatives that I am not at liberty to comment on. We have many US Patent applications in pipeline and, until issued, I cannot comment on technology, for it would invalidate claims. Anything I say in DT becomes public knowledge, which could serve to preclude granting of intellectual property rights. I will, however, comment as appropriate and as am able to.
Thank you.
MJEV.
Written by: DomLon, 25 Jan 2010 7:53 AM
From: United Kingdom
Green building with four basement parking levels - is this really "green"?
From: Denmark
ateo2010
too heavy on the steroids again?????
From: Dominican Republic, No Spin Zone
Sven are you still strapped to the Rig sex toy and how is it different from the Party Harness .....Do they both require you to have that red rubber ball strapped in your mouth .....be careful or the neighbors will complain again to the police
From: Denmark
blut
morning - dont get carried away.......
Written by: josean, 25 Jan 2010 12:40 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
Written by: DomLon, 25 Jan 2010 7:53 AM
From: United Kingdom
Green building with four basement parking levels - is this really "green"?
BINGO!
Written by: josean, 25 Jan 2010 11:20 PM
From: United States, Show your Love for DR Vote AGAINST the PLD!
Dr. Strangelove,
I truly understand and appreciate the position that your are in given your legal and contractual obligations. So whatever contribution you make to tutor the unenlightened mob, of which I am the most prominent member, would be highly appreciated.
I am sure that you, better than anyone, knows all the misinformation and get rich quick "green shysters" that are reproducing by the second like a plague on this topic.
So any links to articles or other reputable info would be greatly appreciated if and when you can!
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Fill the entire roof with plants and proper drains to reduce heat
BS. After all the graft and corruption it will cost 3 times as much or never get done.
Please take it from my experience.
Especially the schools!
MS_ Jersey- because every Dominican from the Police, Fire Dept, to the Mayor will have their hands out at times that are busiest. And SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK.
you are hillariously funny - btw do you wear 3D glasses LOLOLOLOL
Yes from Martha Stewart's "Romana Collection!"
Be careful that could be an URBAN GANJA Farm!
i don't care what josean thinks... he is the limpia bota outside of the metro station...lol
Wow that is great news for SDQ. I hope they make the buildings with all the latest earthquake specs.
I was wondering what that was, right in front of the GM franchise.
So many malls coming up, another one is Blue Mall next door in Ave. W. Churchill, soon to open, and IKEA right in front on Kennedy Ave.
DR is just booming all over and more and more investors are noticing, and hoping on the rush for gold.
Here in NYC, buildings are getting funding to develop organic rooftops that serve as greens for the city and produce warm water via the usage of solar panels.
Another Mall... Jesus Christ!
From: United States
BS. After all the graft and corruption it will cost 3 times as much or never get done.
.
Miller, stop drinking your own name.
This is a private investment, if ends up costing more, the share holders are the onlyones who are going to get hurt.
You should think before you post. Not DRINK before you post.
What have you been eating or drinking lately your getting better!
Especially the schools,
all very true and it did not cost a lot of money to do this. lol
Although my “friendly detractors” will say I am not objective on anything!
But I truly hate Malls everywhere. I rarely if ever go to one.
They have destroyed the small downtown business areas of most communities and are essentially day care centers for adults and teenagers!
Who the hell was that imposter chick Martha anyway?
If it was up to Josean, we would be living in caves. I can see Josean as green as a guandul.
No if you want to jump in the Josean & Friends negative wagon.
Their venture; their risk. If successful, then let then reap profit windfall.
MJEV
I have to say that I often agree with you, but there is one aspect of this project that it is good for the future of the country as a whole. The introduction of green technology, does not only educate people about what the technology is and its capabilities, but also, motivates future investments for green projects.
I know that the country's education system is not up to speed to green technology or green jobs, since not even the great superpowers are up to speed. I do believe that this particular green building is many years ahead of Dominican's technology know how and manipulation skills. But it will save our planet and make the country cleaner.
As a caribbean nation, which has plenty of sun light and wind, we ought to have more buildings like this one. There is plenty of space to set up solar fields and wind mills plantations, which can provide vast amount of energy.
Great Blutarsky,
Right on!
Where is Mucho Loco? He's been conspicusly absent. This is his kind of story, where he typically regales us with dearth of comical and useless ideas. Frankly, after all this sadness, I could use a good laugh......I need a break-we all do, I am sure.
Could he somehow be taking advantage of situation and trying to sneak into USA? Or is he somehow so disappointed with his beloved Cuba, on the recent death from hypothermia of more than 20 psychiatric hospital patients, that he jumped off the Duarte Bridge?
Mucho Loco, where are you?
MJEV.
Green technology is a good thing but it is complete irrelevant and insignificant to be practiced by third world countries when their carbon foot print is insignificant compared to the first world industrialized counties.
The United States the European Union, Japan, China and India need to practice Greening the Planet way before they demand this from the third world, whose contribution to global pollution is minor at best.
I support that we build sensible, environmentally friend buildings with the least negative impact. What I object to is the government presenting this in a manner that gives the impression that a private enterprise project no matter how noble a as subterfuge to hide the massive inefficiency in their ability to meet the most basic needs in the daily lives of average Dominicans.
People who read this think that this translates to a significant material improvement in the quality of life in the Dominican Masses and that is just no the case.
continue
It sounds altruistic to say we are saving the planet but what we need to do is save ourselves, the planet will do just fine without the largest species of parasites that have ever walked on the face of the earth.
Finally, I would argue that building schools and offering our populace world class educational opportunities will do infinitely more as social contribution to “greening the planet” by producing an educated, environmentally conscious citizenry, than creating a “green mall” to sell junk from produced by the environmental criminals in China!
But I still love you my brother!
I like it too, don't get me wrong. I think there are many practical and cost effective ways that countries with limited financial resources can be very effective.
In fact I think Dr. Strangelove could educate most of us, certainly me, on very practical technological developments that are come on line almost daily.
I would humbly implore him, if it is not too much to ask, that from time to time to post a brief note on these emerging technologies. Or any other DT poster who has such expertise and would be so inclined.
Yeah and it’s a COMMUNIST INTERNATIONAL CONSPIRACY to boot!
Josean,
Unfortunately, given competitive nature of "Green Business" and intellectual property protection, there are several initiatives that I am not at liberty to comment on. We have many US Patent applications in pipeline and, until issued, I cannot comment on technology, for it would invalidate claims. Anything I say in DT becomes public knowledge, which could serve to preclude granting of intellectual property rights. I will, however, comment as appropriate and as am able to.
Thank you.
MJEV.
too heavy on the steroids again?????
morning - dont get carried away.......
From: United Kingdom
Green building with four basement parking levels - is this really "green"?
BINGO!
I truly understand and appreciate the position that your are in given your legal and contractual obligations. So whatever contribution you make to tutor the unenlightened mob, of which I am the most prominent member, would be highly appreciated.
I am sure that you, better than anyone, knows all the misinformation and get rich quick "green shysters" that are reproducing by the second like a plague on this topic.
So any links to articles or other reputable info would be greatly appreciated if and when you can!