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1 Green Affordable Housing Presented by Sharon Lee Executive Director, Low Income Housing Institute

2 LIHI has been providing homes and services for Puget Sound s neediest citizens since In 2002, LIHI made the commitment to develop all new properties in accordance with green building principles.

LIHI owns over 1,800 units of affordable housing.

3 Low Income Housing Institute: LIHI is a regional nonprofit housing organization based in Seattle, founded in LIHI staff have developed over 3,700 affordable units. LIHI owns over 1,800 units of affordable housing. 80% of LIHI residents earn less than 30% of the area median household income. LIHI develops rental and home ownership housing, focusing on the housing needs of underrepresented populations.

4 Denny Park Apartments Located in South Lake Union 50 studio to threebedroom units for singles to large families. The first project in the nation funded by Enterprise Green Communities. Maximizes the use of natural light, with oversized clerestory windows oriented to the north and south.

5 Planters located on the courtyard retain all stormwater falling on the site. The building s exterior is insulated to retain 20% more heat than required by code, simply by selecting materials with higher R-values. Low VOC and non-toxic materials were specified throughout. Recycled plastic benches and decking are longlasting and virtually maintenance-free.

First in the nation financed with HUD 202 funds and 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits.

6 Cabrini First Hill Apartments 50 units for low-income seniors developed by LIHI with the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. First in the nation financed with HUD 202 funds and 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Built with maximum use of daylight including orientation of interior and exterior spaces and courtyard. No smoking allowed in building.

Extremely durable materials used for door and cabinet hardware, flooring, door & window trim and finishes. Ventilation system runs continuously, 24 hours a day.

7 Extremely durable materials used for door and cabinet hardware, flooring, door & window trim and finishes. Ventilation system runs continuously, 24 hours a day. Low VOC and non-toxic materials were specified throughout. All kitchens and bathroom use low-flow water fixtures and equipment. All apartments and common areas use energy efficient lighting and motion detection controls.

8 The Bart Harvey 50 units of affordable housing for low income seniors located in the S. Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle. LIHI partnered with Runberg Architecture Group to design the building to LEED Silver equivalent standards.

9 The Bart Harvey Green Roof

10 Project features a green landscaped roof, with space for planting by residents. Green roof handles storm-water runoff, conserves resources by helping prolong the life of the roofing, and contributes to the habitat. Green roof reduces the urban heat island effect.

The site includes a stormwater system which allows surface water to be treated

11 Copper Lantern Homes 33 affordable homeownership and rental townhouses and flats in Kenmore. The site includes a stormwater system which allows surface water to be treated on-site and infiltrated back into the soils. Preserved 12 Douglas Firs and planted 25 new trees, all drought tolerant and needing minimal maintenance.

12 All fixtures and appliances are low-flow. Three- and four- bedroom townhouses built for large families. Studios, one- and two- bedroom units available. Each unit is equipped with an Energy Star rated refrigerator and Energy Star rated appliances.

13 McDermott Place 75 units for homeless vets and singles in North Seattle. First and second floors occupied by North Helpline foodbank, RotaCare medical clinic and community space. The building is energy-efficient & environmentally friendly, with the building envelope designed to Built Smart standards.

No smoking allowed; smoking area designed outdoors.

14 Roof material has highreflectivity to minimize heat gain. A rain garden cleans stormwater runoff before it enters the detention vault. No smoking allowed; smoking area designed outdoors. Bike racks and bike storage are provided for residents, food bank clients and staff. Building meets Washington state s new Evergreen standard and is LEED Silver equivalent. Residents pay an average of $17 per month in heating and electricity costs.

15 Home Depot Volunteer Build Day at McDermott Place

16 McDermott Place has rekindled hope in people who never believed they might find a home again. As the project opened we supported 18 people going through the application and acceptance process into McDermott Place. This was a mass movement of people from the street into housing a noticeable percentage of the total homeless community that we were working with in Lake City was now housed. The impact to the community as a whole was a sense of hopefulness and possibility. In the wake of LIHI s project opening, the people who remain on the street have been more open and oriented towards their own recovery and housing because they can now see it as a real possibility. --Jonathan & Melanie Neufeld, Community Ministers, Seattle Mennonite Church

17 Nova Townhomes 15 townhouses for low-income first time Seattle homebuyers. Built as a community land trust on a parcel of land surplused by the City of Seattle and transferred to LIHI. All building is wood frame construction, and built according to WA State Evergreen Sustainable Development Standards. Located at Dearborn and Hiawatha near Little Saigon

Each home is designed to provide abundant natural light. Use of dual flush toilets, use of Green Label Plus certified carpet from 100% post consumer recycled bottles.

18 Each home is designed to provide abundant natural light. Use of dual flush toilets, use of Green Label Plus certified carpet from 100% post consumer recycled bottles. Design specifications call for low-voc paint and Energy Star appliances in each unit. The landscape design features native and drought-resistant plants to limit water use, and at least 10 new trees are planted throughout the site.

19 Gossett Place 62 units of permanent supportive housing for homeless veterans, young adults, singles and couples. Shovel ready project land was purchased by LIHI with permits and plans for boutique hotel. Ideal location in Seattle s University District, close to mass transit, amenities, and opportunities for employment and recreation.

Energy-Star appliances. Energy efficient lighting.

21 Built to Washington State Evergreen standards. Two rooftop decks with raised beds for gardening. Dual-flush toilets. Energy-Star appliances. Energy efficient lighting. Drip irrigation and drought resistant landscaping. Low VOC materials and recycled materials used in construction. Non-smoking building. Recycling stations on every floor.

August Wilson Place Downtown Bellevue 57 units, including 34 workforce, 12 homeless, 8 veteran, and 3 developmentally disabled Rare affordable housing in Bellevue that is close to

22 August Wilson Place Downtown Bellevue 57 units, including 34 workforce, 12 homeless, 8 veteran, and 3 developmentally disabled Rare affordable housing in Bellevue that is close to opportunities for employment. Walk Score of 84 Very Walkable Close to Transit Center & 2 future Sound Transit light rail stations Named after Pulitzer Prize winning playwright August Wilson.

effect Enhanced building envelope design to conserve energy and prevent water intrusion Use of locally produced and

23 Built Green to Evergreen Sustainable Design Standards Use of Energy Star appliances throughout Water conserving fixtures throughout the building Roofing material with a 20- year warranty and able to reduce the heat-island effect Enhanced building envelope design to conserve energy and prevent water intrusion Use of locally produced and environmentally preferable materials Construction waste management techniques to encourage recycle and reduce landfill waste

24 Ernestine Anderson Place 60 Units of Affordable Senior Housing

25 Cheryl Chow Court 50 Units of Affordable Senior Housing

Housing Program (AHP) Private Banks for construction and term loans HOME, CDGB,

26 Typical Capital Financing Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) WA State Housing Trust Fund Seattle Housing Levy Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Private Banks for construction and term loans HOME, CDGB, City-owned land Foundation Grants King Count Veterans and Human Services Levy

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City of Langford Green Development Checklist

City of Langford Green Development Checklist The following Green Development Checklist creates a sustainability standard for all comprehensive development within the City of Langford. The commitments made