NGBS Impact Case Studies
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Located between the Harlem River and Yankee Stadium, the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx offers a quieter residential setting just beyond Manhattan's urban core. The project achieved NGBS Green Certification at Bronze level, demonstrating its commitment to energy and water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and long-term building durability.
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The Couture, at 44 stories and 516 feet, is Milwaukee's newest lakefront landmark and the tallest residential building in Wisconsin. The tower delivers 322 luxury apartments and 50,000 square feet of street-activating restaurant and retail space, but its broader civic role sets it apart. The Couture integrates the Milwaukee Streetcar and multiple bus routes directly into its base, creating a new multimodal transit hub that reconnects downtown to the waterfront and strengthens pedestrian access to nearby cultural destinations. Designed with energy efficiency, water conservation, and longterm performance in mind, the project incorporates a suite of NGBS practices that support resilience and high-quality urban living. Its mix of public parking, improved pathways, and lakefront connectivity positions The Couture as both a residential community and a significant public asset for Milwaukee.
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Linden Grove resets the bar for affordable senior housing delivering real savings, real comfort, cutting residents' utility costs all while creating a healthy environment that supports independence and overall wellness. Modular construction and rigorous third-party verification ensured design intent was executed on spec from concept through commissioning, so quality and performance show up in every unit.
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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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Dolce by Wyndham Hollywood serves as a notable example of urban hospitality that integrates both cultural and environmental considerations.
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Located adjacent to Miami's Coconut Grove train station, Grove Central is a mixed-use, transit-oriented community designed to reduce auto reliance through public transit, improved walkability with sidewalks, street crossings, bike trails, and nearby community resources.
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The Standard at College Park presents a student housing approach that blends residential and commercial spaces. The building offers a range of unit types, each with high-speed internet, stainless steel appliances, in-unit laundry, and basic furnishings to suit students and young professionals.
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The Arlington of Poughkeepsie is a two-phase, multibuilding, mixed-use sustainable development. The surrounding area is home to Vassar College and a thriving business, cultural, and community center.
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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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