NGBS Impact Case Studies
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TNAH 2024 is a one-story property located in an upscale neighborhood with floor-to-ceiling windows providing a stunning 180-degree view of the scenic mountains and the Las Vegas skyline.
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Bluebird Permanent Supportive Housing is a 40-unit, affordable, multifamily building in the Boulder Junction neighborhood of Colorado and provides housing to Boulder residents experiencing homelessness.
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The TNAH 2023 is a two-story property that features five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, an office, and a two-car garage. This house boasts many luxury features including a spa, game room, fitness room, elevator, multilevel infinity pool, and expansive indoor outdoor living area.
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A collaborative effort between owner, builder, and sustainability contractor, this home was the culmination of lessons learned by the homeowners from the previous properties bought, constructed, or renovated.
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NGBS Case Study: The REC has established a national reputation in providing positive youth development, harm reduction, restorative justice, and trauma-informed services for lesbian, gay, bi-attractional, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth and young adults. The center places an emphasis on the needs and support of young people of color experiencing homelessness, involvement in the child welfare system, and/or barriers to their health and wellbeing.
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COTS Peterboro, originally the Hotel Imperial in Detroit Michigan, was purchased in 1983 for $1.5 million and converted to a headquarters that offers 56 supportive units spanning eight stories, providing those with nowhere to call home a safe, and green, residence.
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An ideal downtown location, 22 Light Street is walkable to the historic seaport, the Inner Harbor, a landmark of the city of Baltimore, Maryland, public transportation, retail stores, and restaurants. This 40-unit apartment complex has a variety of 1- to 3-bedroom units. Each unit contains granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, smart thermostats, and hardwood floors.
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Wrigleyville Lofts is a new mixed-use building in the Wrigleyville community, located in a well-connected part of Chicago, offering a variety of public transportation methods and a view of the historic Wrigleyville stadium.
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West 38 is a 165-unit multifamily mixed-use development which took advantage of the HUD financial incentives to aid in the expansion of the up-and-coming city of Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The building showcases a variety of green features, including low-flow fixtures, ENERGY STAR appliances, and smart irrigation controls, as well as future-proof design choices, namely electric vehicle charging stations and a solar-ready roof.
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21 Revere Beach Boulevard – one of two buildings within the Ryder community of Revere Beach - is a 2020 NGBS Silver certified mixed-use building containing a total of 127 residential units and a 5,300 square feet restaurant in addition to retail space, all within a seven-story building.
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