Job Opportunities:
- Thousands of new union construction jobs per Project Labor Agreement with the Building Trades
- Equal opportunity subcontracting
- The Miramar will remain a union hotel
- Per agreement with Unite HERE, existing employees can choose between a generous severance package or health insurance during construction and a return to their job upon re-opening
- Over 100 new permanent hotel jobs ($13.7 million in net new compensation paid annually to workers)
- Local hiring program for construction and permanent jobs
- 4 internships annually for students at Santa Monica high schools or SMC
Sustainability:
- LEED Platinum
- Significant water and energy conservation measures
- 20% water savings vs. existing hotel
- 15% energy savings vs. existing hotel
- Non-potable water for all landscaping
- New stormwater and internal hotel water capture and re-use on-site
- Substantial solar/photovoltaic infrastructure on rooftops
- Extensive EV parking and infrastructure