Huntington Place Achieves LEED Gold Recertification, Marking a Major Sustainability Milestone
Detroit, MI – April 22nd 2026 In celebration of Earth Day, we are proud to share that Huntington Place has officially achieved LEED Gold recertification as of the end of March—marking the latest milestone in a multi-year sustainability journey rooted in continuous improvement and operational excellence. Originally achieving LEED Gold certification in 2019 and successfully recertifying in 2023, this most recent recertification reflects our ongoing commitment to maintaining and advancing the highest standards in environmental performance. With this achievement, Huntington Place stands as the largest LEED Gold-certified venue in the state of Michigan, further reinforcing its leadership in sustainable operations.
This achievement is the result of strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Key contributors including Becky Bixby, Executive Director of Operations, Cedric Turnbore, Director of Operations, and Al Vasquez, Engineering Director, played an instrumental role throughout the process, working closely with Honeycomb Strategies to ensure that ambitious sustainability goals were not only set, but achieved. This work is further supported by the broader commitment of Legends Global, whose organization-wide focus on sustainability, driven in part by its ACTS (Achieving Continuous Team Sustainability) Committee, prioritizes environmental responsibility across all managed venues and reinforces efforts at Huntington Place.
During the most recent performance period (October 2024 through September 2025), Huntington Place earned 62 points under the LEED O+M v4.1 Operations and Maintenance for Existing Buildings, securing Gold status through strong performance across key sustainability categories. This included energy management (11/33 points), water efficiency (10/15), waste diversion efforts (4/8), and transportation initiatives (9/14), with 34% of occupants utilizing alternative commuting methods. The facility also excelled in Human Experience and Indoor Air Quality (18/20), with high occupant satisfaction and strong air quality metrics, underscoring a comprehensive commitment to both environmental performance and occupant wellbeing.
Beyond the data, this recertification reinforces Huntington Place’s position as a leader in sustainable event hosting. The facility continues to attract forward-thinking organizations and large-scale events that prioritize environmental responsibility. This milestone builds on a long-standing commitment to sustainability, supported by initiatives that enhance operational efficiency while elevating the guest experience. Achieving LEED Gold recertification for a third time is more than a designation—it reflects a sustained, strategic effort to lead by example. For Huntington Place and the broader Detroit community, it signals continued progress toward a more sustainable and forward-looking future.
About Huntington Place
With 723,000 square feet of exhibit space, Huntington Place, Detroit’s convention center, boasts one of the largest contiguous exhibit floor spaces in North America and has the largest ballroom in Michigan with 40,000 square feet. It is a LEED Gold certified venue and has received numerous industry awards for excellence including the 2020 USGBC Leadership Award for Building Performance, making it the only convention center in the history of the award to receive it. It is the 16th largest convention center in the United States. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and huntingtonplacedetroit.com.
About Legends Global
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services, including feasibility & consulting, owner’s rep, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content & booking. Through our white-label approach, we keep our partners front and center while leveraging the power of our global network: over 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually. To learn more, visit us at www.LegendsGlobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.