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How NRDC Approaches Sustainable Housing & Communities
© 2011, NRDCChicago; Southern California metro region; Mt
Pleasant, SC
Natural Resources Defense Council National non-profit environmental organization Founded 1970 Staff of 400 Priorities: energy & climate, oceans, health,
natural ecosystems, water, communities Offices: NYC, Washington, Chicago, San
Francisco, LA, Beijing
© 2011, NRDC
NRDC & Communities We pursue model solutions for the places where
Americans live, work and play Neighborhoods Metro regions Key urban systems (e.g., transportation, water, food)
© 2011, NRDC Philadelphia; DC metro region; Denver
Examples:Enterprise Green Communities
Program for green affordable homes Launched 2005 NRDC was national green partner 5-year goals: 8500 homes, $550m in loans,
grants & equity
© 2011, NRDC Denny Park & High Point, Seattle
Identifies & rewards smart, green development Smart location Neighborhood layout & design Green infrastructure & buildings
104 projects certified so far Being recognized by governments
Victoria, BC; Napa, CA; Rockville, MD© 2011, NRDC
LEED for Neighborhood Development
LEED-ND & Affordable Housing
© 2011, NRDC Clockwise from upper left: Savannah; Oakland; Oakland; Bronx, NY
NRDC working with LISC Goal: assist CDCs in green
practices Create national models Develop templates Meet LEED-ND standards
Partnership for Distressed Neighborhoods
© 2011, NRDC Indianapolis