Local TREND. Bird Friendly Building Ordinances

Where: NYC

What is a bird friendly building ordinance? An ordinance that reduces the number of birds injured by flying into buildings

How?

• the use of special materials along facades to avoid avian strikes
• applies to under under 75 feet, the maximum height of most bird flight

What construction projects will it apply to?

•  all new construction
• all major alterations to buildings

Are other jurisdictions doing this? Yes

•  San Francisco in 2011 
• Minnesota in 2013

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