Cease, BrettKim, HyoungAhKim, DohyeongKo, Y.Cappel, C.2020-03-102020-03-102019-05-220301-4797http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.04.020https://hdl.handle.net/10735.1/7381Due to copyright restrictions and/or publisher's policy full text access from Treasures at UT Dallas is limited to current UTD affiliates (use the provided Link to Article).The adoption rate for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) projects has varied considerably across the United States. Local governments and developers face variation in the incentives and barriers while implementing LEED-ND projects across four key dimensions – economic, policy, public awareness, and organizational. This paper investigated the drivers of variation using a mixed-methods approach including a two-stage Heckman model, a survey of Texas subdivision developers and interviews with local planning officials. Results indicate that initial public funding may lead to more LEED-ND projects being completed, but with a diminishing return as these projects become established within the region. Support for local programs including tax abatement, public-private partnerships, and other incentives were also demonstrated to help facilitate LEED-ND project adoption. Overall this paper underscored the important role, especially early on, the public sector and local governments play in initiating local LEED-ND projects to inform and motivate the land development industry. © 2019 Elsevier Ltden©2019 Elsevier LtdLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design Neighborhood DevelopmentLocal governmentSustainable developmentEnergy--Government policyEnvironmental policyPublic-private sector cooperationTexasarticleCease, B., H. Kim, D. Kim, Y. Ko, et al. 2019. "Barriers and incentives for sustainable urban development: An analysis of the adoption of LEED-ND projects." Journal of Environmental Management 244: 304-312, doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.04.020244