Social & Environmental Responsibilities of the company SWIRE (only in Miami)
Firstly, Swire Properties has held a noticeable view of Miami’s future. “We believed in the area’s unique international character and unparalleled environmental attraction, and strived to create world-class live, work, and thrive developments that take full advantage of these strengths” – said creators of Brickell City Centre.
In order to keep track of environmental impacts, they control them through Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) database and their senior management are regularly updated on incidents and progress through our Sustainable Development Steering Committee and the Swire Group Sustainability Committee. The ways in which their property development and management activities may impact the environment include greenhouse gas emissions from electricity used in the buildings; waste generated in the operation, construction and demolition of buildings; water used in building operations; noise pollution and impacts to air quality.
The Miami Herald, which dubbed Brickell City Centre a “city within a city,” reported that Brickell’s population has almost tripled since 2000. Also as for social responsibility, the healthy growth of Swire’s business creates
openings for a variety of job positions on an ongoing basis. In addition, Brickell City Centre allows Brickell residents to use cars less. And going car-less might be a good thing, because when more and more cars hit the
roads, there is an increase in vehicular pollution. Brickell City Centre incorporates outdoor performance spaces, helping to support cultural and social activities, and provide new experiences for its residents and visitors.
Fort-Brescia who has worked with Swire Properties on several mixed use projects in Hong Kong and China said: “It will be easy for residents to walk, bike or take the Metromover to Brickell City Centre, which offers easy access from I-95. The buildings will hug the streets, which will remain open to vehicles. It’s a very urban solution to the site.” Referring to the company’s $1 billion Brickell Key development over the past three decades, CEO Mainland China for Swire Properties Guy Bradley said, “Swire Properties has already had a transformational impact on Miami. We have a strong local team that understands Miami, and we see another brilliant long-time opportunity here.” Brickell’s growing residential population, easy access to transit facilities and an under-retailed local market were among the reasons Swire decided to develop the city, he added.
Fort-Brescia also discussed how Brickell City Centre has been designed to take advantage of Miami’s subtropical climate, reduce energy consumption and fit into its urban neighborhood setting. For instance, specially shaped trellises will funnel tropical breezes to the outdoor walkways. “By using the natural winds, we can drop the temperature and humidity to make it thermally comfortable,” he added, noting that the facade will fold out to encompass light fixtures and provide rain protection around the shopping promenade. Swire Properties aims to reduce its environmental impact by reducing or preventing pollution and waste.
Moreover, the development’s roofscape has been designed …
