NGBS Impact Case Studies
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The Pearl Apartments in Jackson, Miss. is a former Holiday Inn where the old motel rooms were converted into studio apartments for senior residents. Through a unique local partnership that addresses affordable housing and health disparities, The Pearl also offers health care services on-site. All five buildings earned the NGBS Green Certification at the Silver level. The moderate rehabilitation project included replacement of lighting, appliances, plumbing fixtures, and HVAC equipment.
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TNAH 2025 is a three-story home featuring five bedrooms, five and a half bathrooms, two garages and an in-law/guest casita.
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Seneca Creek's Gaithersburg location and thoughtfully designed apartments offer a comfortable and convenient living option for today's seniors. Each one- and two-bedroom floorplan is designed to provide comfort and flexibility, allowing residents to create a home that fits their space and living needs. Recognizing that there is more to apartment living than the floorplan, Seneca Creek also created special community amenities including a beauty salon, fitness center, clubroom, and bike storage.
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Located in Hell's Kitchen Clinton Preservation District, only minutes from Bryant Park, Hudson Yards, Rockefeller Center, and Time Square, this new mixed-use building earned NGBS Green Certification at the Silver level through optimizing energy usage, enhancing water efficiency, and achieving superior indoor air quality. Eighty-two units are reserved for residents at 40% to 120% of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $32,023 to $183,000.
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Repurposing a small, underutilized lot in Downtown Mesa, AZ, ECO Mesa is the future of urban living, designed with sustainability, walkability, and community living in mind. The seven-story building spans 179,227 square feet, featuring 102 residential units—including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments—while accommodating local restauranteurs and retailers offering a broad variety of experiences for residents and the community on the ground floor. Situated in the vibrant center of Downtown Mesa's cultural hub, ECO Mesa is close to shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues as well as the light rail system providing quick access to the entire valley.
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