The city of Des Moines has announced it received LEED Platinum certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED for Cities rating system recognizes local governments worldwide that have demonstrated commitment to sustainability and resiliency. Des Moines is one of nearly 150 cities to receive LEED for Cities certification and one of six to receive the platinum-level designation. Des Moines has also achieved LEED certification for several individual buildings including the Franklin Avenue Library, the new animal control facility and greenhouse, Fire Station No. 11 and the municipal services center. There are also about 59 privately-owned buildings across the city that are LEED certified. “The City of Des Moines has a longstanding obligation to improve our city’s resiliency and providing a healthy environment for our residents,” Mayor Connie Boesen said in a prepared statement. “This work began many years ago, thanks to the leadership of former Mayor Frank Cownie, and I’m proud of the progress our staff and other stakeholders have made.”