GreenHomeNYC’s May Tour: Affordable and Sustainable
May 8, 2015
GreenHomeNYC INVITES YOU TO
DISCOVER GREEN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE BRONX.
Date: Saturday, May 30th 2015
Time: 10:30AM – 12:30PM
Location: The event will begin at 2 West Farms Square Plaza, A short walk from the West Farms Sq-E Tremont Ave metro stop (2,5)
Cost: $15 Early Bird; $20 Procrastinator – Register
Speakers will include: Christopher Mahase, Director of Sustainability, New York City HPD Claire Donnelly, Project Manager Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation The Tour: West Farms Square is a 526-unit affordable housing originally constructed in the early 1970’s. In May 2011, Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation (FBHC) teamed up with University Neighborhood Housing Program (UNHP) to begin a much needed overhaul, addressing deferred maintenance items and renovating the buildings inside and out. With financing from Low Income Housing Tax Credits and tax exempt bonds, the project included: Micro-turbine co-generators, for onsite electricity Conversion from steam to hot water heating system High efficiency boilers Electrical submetering Efficient lighting and appliances New planted areas Three new playgrounds with recycled, permeable surfaces
Space is limited. RSVP Today!