EnterpriseGreen Communities

Green Communities Criteria 2008
2008, by Enterprise Community Partners

The Green Communities Criteria provides a clear, cost-effective framework for all kinds of affordable housing.

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Bringing Home the Benefits of Energy Efficiency to Low-Income Households




Bringing Home the Benefits of Energy Efficiency to Low-Income Households
2008, by Stockton Williams

This publication makes the case for a national commitment to increase the energy efficiency in affordable housing, especially homes for low-income people.

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Creating a Healthy Home




Affordable Housing's Green Future
2007, by Tony Proscio

This book details this national model that began before Minnesota Green Communities and continues today. This book details the efforts and distills key lessons for those interested in similar systems change in their states.

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A Greener Plan for Affordable Housing




Greener Policies, Smarter Plans
2007, by James Tassos

This report provides background on the Housing Credit program; describes the methodology used to analyze the 2007 state Housing Credit allocation plans, and discusses implementation of new policies through the Housing Credit program.

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Greener Policies, Smarter Plans




Sustainable, Affordable, Doable
2008, by Tony Proscio

This report collects firsthand experiences and lessons from participants in eight Green Communities developments.

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Sustainable, Affordable, Doable




David & Joyce Dinkins Gardens
New York, New York

This will be a green building housing low income families, and youth aging out of foster care.

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Hotel Essex
San Francisco, California

Located in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood has been converted by into 84 single-room occupancy apartments for homeless individuals with disabilities.

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James Wood Apartments
Los Angeles, California

This development offers affordable family housing and daycare in an area with exceptionally good access to the kinds of services and facilities the tenants need.

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Skyline Terrace
Austin, Texas

The development is targeted to meet the housing needs of low-income adults and those facing homelessness, and provides supportive services that encourage self-sufficiency among residents.

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8.27.2008 and 8.28.2008

Heat vs. Eat is Untenable Choice.
By: Stockton Williams, Enterprise SVP
8.4.2008 | Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Enterprise Provides Carbon Offset Funds for Green Mixed-Income Housing 8.1.2008 | Multi-Housing News