The problem of where to find the financing for energy efficient developments and retrofits has not been as severe on the affordable housing side, as energy savings essentially go hand-in-hand with the mission of affordable…
AWSJuly 16, 2012
In Florida, a big green multifamily housing development seeks to accommodate today’s consumers, who may not be seeking the responsibilities of home ownership—especially with the state’s real estate market remaining, largely, in the tank—but looking…
AWSJune 28, 2012
Rolling out a recycling program for apartments, condos and townhouse complexes poses challenges beyond that of the citywide residential program now set for 2013, city officials and a number of housing advocates say. “The issues…
AWSJune 27, 2012
Manhattan apartments Yet another sign of the shifting landscape of the housing market over the past few years, an additional 1.5 million households moved into rental housing over the year ending March 2012, according…
AWSJune 26, 2012
It's almost time for curbside recycling in Jefferson Parish. Again. Progressive Waste Solutions workers began distributing green, 18-gallon containers to nearly 111,000 households this week throughout unincorporated areas of the parish and Jean Lafitte. Eliot Kamenitz,…
AWSJune 22, 2012
Multifamily builder and developer sentiment hits 7 year high | Multi-Family New Construction Endures
Multifamily players such as builders and developers are feeling more positively about the sector, despite "continuing difficulties." Developers and builders are more optimistic The the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Multifamily Production…
AWSJune 21, 2012
The Haven at Odenton Gateway has become the first multi-family residential project in Maryland to receive Silver Certification from the National Green Building Standard. Johnson Development Associates, a Spartanburg, SC-based multi-family developer, earned the certification for the 252-unit…
AWSJune 20, 2012
Tampa - The Tampa Port Authority and NexLube Tampa, LLC, a firm that will invest $75-80 million to develop and construct a recycling facility at the port, have signed a 20-year lease agreement. The recycling…
AWSJune 19, 2012
It's been a little more than two years since Hollywood implemented its RecycleBank program, and for many residents, it pays to be green.The city was the first in Broward County to offer its residents an opportunity to be rewarded…
AWSJune 15, 2012