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Urban Centre One
4830 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609
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The Urban Centre is comprised of two Class A office buildings in the Westshore district of Tampa, Florida, offering approximately 570,000 square feet of rentable space. Built in 1983 and 1987, the buildings house both retail and office tenants including government contractors, banking institutions, investment firms, and law and accounting firms, and are among the largest office buildings in the Westshore district.

An emphasis on energy management and sustainability is standard practice at Urban Centre. The on-site Jones Lang LaSalle management team continually applies no- and low-cost energy efficiency measures including an enhanced preventative maintenance program and optimized HVAC start/stop times.

As part of ongoing energy management efforts, several upgrades have been completed. A new building automation system with direct digital controls (DDC) helps enhance energy efficiency and controllability of building systems. Low-flow aerators are being added to restroom faucets, which reduces both water and energy use. Other energy-efficient technologies contributing to the buildings' high energy performance ratings include variable speed drives on HVAC equipment, T8 and compact fluorescent lighting (CFLs), and LED exit signs. Additionally, a recycling program for occupant waste was recently implemented.

Building owner TIAA-CREF, a multiple-year ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award winner, has a strong commitment to energy efficiency and a portfolio-wide strategic energy management program.  

Communications:

Property management communicates with tenants about energy efficiency and sustainability, providing energy-saving tips via newsletters to help them maintain the Urban Centre's superior energy performance. 

Testimonial:

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Please note: Narrative information in this profile has been provided by TIAA-CREF or a representative of this facility. Other building information was verified and submitted to EPA at the time of application. Building energy performance, operating characteristics, and ownership/management may be subject to change over time.

Building Owner:*
TIAA-CREF

Property Manager:*
Jones Lang LaSalle

Year(s) Labeled (Rating):
2011 (87)
2010 (92)
2009 (87)
2008 (85)

Facility Type: Office

Total Floorspace: 283722 sf

Year Constructed: 1983

Contract Type: None

Technologies Used:
   Stage 1-Recommissioning
    + Adjust Dampers
    + Air & Water System Balance
    + Air Systems Tune-up (including Ventilation)
    + Calibrate Thermostats
    + Chiller Tune-Up
    + EMS Audit
    + Employee/Tenant Energy Education Program
    + New or Revised EE Maintenance Practices
    + Reset Automated Controls (i.e. Lighting Timers)
    + System Balancing
   Stage 2-Lighting
    + Compact Fluorescents
    + Electronic Ballasts
    + HID Applications
    + LED Exit Signs
    + Occupancy Sensors
    + Planned Lighting Maintenance Program
    + Reflectors
    + T8 or T5 Lamps
   Stage 3-Load Reductions
    + Control Ventilation Rates
    + Increased Duct Insulation in Older Buildings
    + New EMS
    + Pipe Insulation
    + Upgrade Roof Insulation
    + Window Shading
   Stage 4-Fan Systems
    + Improved Fan Controls
    + Premium Efficiency Motors
   Stage 5-Heating and Cooling Plant
    + Chilled Water Loop Temperature Control
    + Hot Water Loop Temperature Control
    + Variable Frequency Drives for Fans, Pumps, and/or Cooling Towers
   Other Technologies/Strategies
    + High Efficiency Tank Water Heater
    + Submetering
    + Water Saving Toilets

For More Info:
Mark Yacovetta
Director- Asset Management
Charlotte, NC 28262
704-988-4993
myacovetta@tiaa-cref.org