Lendlease and co-developer Magellan Development Group said Tuesday that Cascade and Cirrus, their adjoining apartment and condominium towers in Chicago’s Lakeshore East neighborhood, are the first residential buildings in the U.S. to achieve ActiveScore certification, an accreditation for active travel offerings in real estate worldwide.

Cascade, a 37-story, 503-unit apartment tower, was awarded Platinum certification, while Cirrus, a 47-story, 350-unit condominium high-rise, earned Gold certification.

ActiveScore was developed in partnership with urban planners and experts from the bicycling and active travel industry to establish criteria that evaluate how well a building can support occupants in choosing active transportation options. The assessment process focuses on three areas, which are weighted as follows: infrastructure (70%); tenant engagement services (20%); and futureproofing (10%).  

“Achieving ActiveScore certification demonstrates our global commitment to sustainability as well as our mission to create places that have a positive impact on not only building residents, but also the broader community,” said Sara Neff, head of sustainability, U.S., at Lendlease. The two towers are also LEED Gold and Fitwel certified.