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HUD announces $300 million in Recovery Act grants to create green public housing
September 25, 2009 Posted by Virginia RealEstateRama
$3,341,584 to Chesapeake, Virginia will increase energy efficiency, reduce costs of public housing while creating green jobs
DENVER, CO - September 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced $300 million in Recovery Act competitive grants today that will allow public housing authorities across the U.S. to utilize […]
Affordable Home in Richmond, Va., Earns Green Certification
September 25, 2009 Posted by Virginia RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - September 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A new “workforce housing” home built by First Richmond Associates is the first home in the Richmond, Va., metro area to achieve certification under the National Green Building Standard.
New Loudoun Homeless Shelter Receives Green Building Award
June 15, 2009 Posted by Virginia RealEstateRama
Leesburg, VA - June 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - From more than 2,500 nominated projects, the new Loudoun County Homeless Shelter has been selected as a Green Building of America Award-winning project and will be featured in the magazine Real Estate and Construction Review - Green Success Stories Edition.
Green Homes and Businesses Continue to Grow in Arlington
May 19, 2009 Posted by Virginia RealEstateRama
ARLINGTON, Va. - May 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Arlington County Board today recognized local businesses, organizations and homeowners for their outstanding commitment to the environment. The achievements noted today include energy-efficient and green buildings, green power purchases, transit programs and sustainable designs. Together, these efforts represent a community-wide movement in Arlington to “go green.”
