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Green Affordable Housing Coalition

 

The Green Affordable Housing Coalition (GAHC) is a joint project of Build It Green and Bay Area LISC and brings together public-sector and private-sector professionals who are committed to incorporating green building practices into the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of affordable housing. Through education and outreach, the Coalition promotes the creation of buildings that:

  • Are integrated to the site and region
  • Use energy, water and materials wisely
  • Minimize and recycle construction waste
  • Create their own energy
  • Are durable and easily maintained
  • Promote good health for both workers and residents
  • Enhance housing affordability

Success in this endeavor will produce economic and quality-of-life benefits for tenants, improve the financial bottom line for property owners, and generate economic and environmental benefits for the local, regional, and world community.

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 Next Green Affordable Housing Coalition Meeting

TBA
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
AIA East Bay

 

General Information

Build It Green currently supports one Green Affordable Housing
Coalition in Northern California. The Coalition meets quarterly
throughout the year.

The GAHC is geared toward professionals and organizations affiliated with the affordable housing industry. The quarterly brownbag workshops cover diverse topics of interest to developers and building professionals with an affordable housing focus.

 

Build It Green Membership

Build It Green Company Membership is encouraged but not required for participation.

--> Apply online to become a Build It Green Member

 

Benefits of participation

  • Hear about the latest green building products & technologies
  • Network with other affordable housing developers and building professionals
  • Develop educational tools and resources that your agency or organization can use to improve the quality of affordable housing
  • Collaborate on initiatives to facilitate the adoption of green building practices in affordable housing projects in California

Location and Directions

AIA East Bay, 1405 Clay Street, Oakland
BART: Exit at 12th Steet/ Civic Center Station
Parking: Clay Street Garage between 14th and 15th streets; limited street parking

 

 

Email Updates and Further Information

To be notified about upcoming meetings and receive other Green Affordable Housing Coalition news and updates, contact Elise@BuildItGreen.org to get your name on the GAHC e-mail list.

For further information please contact:

 

Past Meetings

Thursday, June 24, 2010 - Green Affordable Advocacy: Opportunities, Challenges and How to Get Involved
 
 
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 -  Water Conservation Strategies for Affordable Housing Projects

Monday, September 14th, 2009 - Programs and Resources for Greening Multifamily Properties
 
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 - Update on Federal and State Tools for Affordable Housing, and Local Government Perspectives on Stimulus Funds 
 

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 -Green Financing Options Part II

 

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - Green Financing Options

 

Tuesday, September 9, 2008 - Energy Requirements for Multifamily Projects

 

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - Green Rehabilitation of Multifamily Rental Properties

 

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - Mechanical Systems: Reliable and efficient space conditioning and water heating systems

 
Special thanks to the AIA East Bay chapter for co-sponsoring our 2009 meetings!

The Green Affordable Housing Coalition is thankful for the generous support from Citi for our 2009 meetings.

 
 
 

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