Architects aim for the buildings to make use of natural daylight, use solar panels and maybe even wind turbines for sustainable power. Greenery and nature trails will surround the structures that will collect and reuse storm water.

Planners hope the parks will encourage new jobs and boost the local economies while promoting environmental stewardship. Although more building and sprawl is hardly what we need, if it is inevitable, it may as well be as green as possible. And we do need to do more to encourage the growth of more businesses that focus on improving the environment. If the parks truly want to push the limit, they should consider incorporating public transportation for their employees so huge parking lots are unnecessary and employees can limit their emissions of greenhouse gases.