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Green Building forAffordable Housing in Manhattan

Columbia University Columbia University School of International and Public AffairsSchool of International and Public Affairs

Presented by Megan StoufferPresented by Megan Stouffer

OverviewApril 18, 2007

Facts and TrendsFacts and Trends

Environmental ContextEnvironmental Context

Current StandardsCurrent Standards

Green Building PoliciesGreen Building Policies

RecommendationsRecommendations

Costs and BenefitsCosts and Benefits

Green Building in Manhattan

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Manhattan Facts and Trends

• 77% of buildings in Manhattan were built between 1900 and 1929

• 10,201 units of government assisted housing built or modified in 2004

PopulationPopulation

• 1.83 million people 1.83 million people expected by 2030 expected by 2030

• Demand for 265,000 Demand for 265,000 more housing unitsmore housing units

InfrastructureInfrastructure

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Facts/TrendsFacts/Trends EnvironmentEnvironment StandardsStandards PoliciesPolicies RecommendationsRecommendationsCost/BenefitCost/Benefit

Urban Environmental Problems

Waste

Urban Heat Island Effect

Indoor Air Pollution

Increased Asthma Rates

Exporting Costs


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Energy

Increased Demand

Water

Sewage Overflow

Energy IndoorAir Quality

Building MaterialsWater

Urban Heat Island Effect

Green Roofs

Energy Efficient Lighting and Appliances

Low flow toilets and showerheads

Use of recycled materials

Proper Ventilation

Examples of Green Building Solutions


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City of New York

US Green Building Council: LEED

Green Building Guidelines and Standards


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Enterprise Community Partners /NRDC

• Local Law 86

LocalLocal

• NYSERDA

• Energy Policy Act of 2005

• EPA’s Energy Star Program

Policy Context of Green BuildingFederalFederal

StateState


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Source: Turner Construction 2004 Market Barometer Survey

Perceptions of Barriers


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Environmental Benefits

Resident Welfare

Cost Savings

Benefits

Waste Stream X X

CO2 Emissions X X

Energy Use X X

Water Use X X

Water Quality X X

Happiness X

Health X X

Productivity X X

Benefits of Green Building

Healthy Cities Start Healthy Cities Start with with Green BuildingGreen Building

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Green Building for Manhattan:Goals

#1#1 Educate constituents and create a Educate constituents and create a context for a green building policycontext for a green building policy

#2#2 Facilitate the entry of developers, Facilitate the entry of developers, contractors, homeowners and contractors, homeowners and tenants into affordable green tenants into affordable green building marketsbuilding markets


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GB Campaign

NYSERDA Training

Information Hub

GB 101


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Goal #1: Education and Policy

Density Bonus for Green Building

Direct the State GB Tax Credit to Affordable Housing

Freeze Property Tax Assessments

Fast-Track Permitting Process/Lower Fees

Goal #2: Facilitate Green Building Today


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Green Building Guidelines for Affordable Housing

Freeze Property Tax AssessmentsHealthy Cities

Start with Green Building


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Green building is necessary to mitigate negative environmental effects of the urban environment

Incentives for the industry and education of users and policymakers is needed to accelerate

green building technologies in NYC

Conclusions


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Green building for affordable housing can increase cost savings in a stressed market

Megan Stouffer – Manager Megan Stouffer – Manager Carolina Jaramillo – Deputy Manager Carolina Jaramillo – Deputy Manager Seth Carlson, Julia Farber, Seth Carlson, Julia Farber, Ross MacWhinney, Sean Mandel, Ross MacWhinney, Sean Mandel,

Becky Myers, Elizabeth Sands, Becky Myers, Elizabeth Sands, Alla Sobel, Geeta UhlAlla Sobel, Geeta Uhl

Advisor Blaine PopeAdvisor Blaine Pope

Thank you!Thank you!Manhattan Borough President Manhattan Borough President

Scott StringerScott Stringer

Director of Policy and Research Director of Policy and Research Megan ShaneMegan Shane


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