Enterprise Green Communities Mission & Vision
Green Communities is the first national green building
program developed for affordable housing focusing on the use of environmentally
sustainable materials, reduction of negative environmental impacts
and increased energy efficiency.
Green Communities is designed to
help developers, investors, builders and residents transition to
a greener future for affordable housing by offering grants, loans,
tax-credit equity, training and technical assistance to give developers
and builders the resources needed to bring green projects to life.
Green
Communities homes are built according to the Green Communities Criteria
for healthy, efficient, environmentally smart affordable homes.
Butner Estates Green Communities Design Charrette
LLa architecture was selected as facilitator for a
Green Communities Design Charrette related to the development of
Butner Estates, a 39 unit housing development located in Grand Junction,
Colorado.
Housing Resources of Western Colorado is the developer
of Butner Estates. This single family subdivision situated on 9.6
acres will contain 24 units set aside for low income residents. These
homes will carry deed restrictions to provide for affordable housing
resale cost in perpetuity.
The design Charrette was organized around
creating a Green Development Plan for satisfying Green Communities
criteria. Participants collaborated on ways to integrate green principals
throughout the development.
Green Criteria Categories:
- Integrated Design Process
- Location & Neighborhood Fabric
- Site Improvements
- Water Conservation
- Energy Efficiency
- Materials Beneficial to the Environment
- Healthy Living Environment
- Operations & Maintenance
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