Minnesota Green Communities

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A collaboration of the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, the Family Housing Fund, and Enterprise Minnesota Green Communities

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A collaboration of the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund, the Family Housing Fund, and Enterprise

Minnesota Green Communities

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• A $555 million commitment by Enterprise • 8,500 sustainable, affordable homes throughout the United States• Make environmentally friendly building more mainstream among community-based developers

Green Communities Initiative

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Minnesota Green Communities

• Family Housing Fund• Greater Minnesota Housing Fund• Enterprise

• Other regional partners on Advisory Committee

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Principles• Affordable housing• Healthy homes and

living environments• Energy conservation• Sustainable land use

planning

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Why is “Green” important for “Affordable” homes?

Healthier homes for parents and children.

Increased income and enhanced opportunities for low-income families.

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Green Communities Criteria1. Integrated Design Process2. Location and Neighborhood Fabric3. Site Improvements/Protection4. Water Conservation5. Energy Conservation6. Materials and Resources7. Healthy Living Environment8. Operations and Maintenance

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New San Marco, Duluth 70 unit Permanent Supportive Housing

MN Green Communities Demonstration Project

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Ripley Gardens Green Demonstration Project

Minneapolis, Minn.

MN Green Communities 2005 Demonstration Project

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Wellstone Apartments Green Demonstration Project

Minneapolis, Minn.

MN Green Communities 2005 Demonstration Project

Improved design will save $40,000/year on utilities.-Center for Energy and Environment and Weidt Group

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Viking Terrace Preservation Green Demonstration Project

Worthington, Minn.

MN Green Communities 2005 Demonstration Project

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Accomplishments

In first two years:• 497 homes occupied, 908

being built, 1,645 in planning • Minnesota Housing

sustainability policy• Training and education

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• Rehabilitation Policy• Weatherizing Foreclosed Homes• More Training/TA

What's Next?

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