PAST TRAINING WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

The Neighborhood Preservation Coalition produces training workshops on topics of interest to CHDOs (Community Housing Development Organizations), potential CHDOs, and Preservation Companies. See below for a list of past workshops including their descriptions.

 



"AFFORDABLY GREEN"
Resources for Building Green Affordable Housing

The resources, presentations and case studies below provide practical strategies to green existing affordable housing, including information on:

  • Essential of Building Energy Use
  • Measuring Performance
  • Renewable Energy Options
  • Financing Green Projects
  • Long-term Sustainability
  • Lessons Learned

Affordably Green Resources
A collection of training opportunities, additional links for information, funding opportunities including information on using HOME, DHCR/HTFC, Historic Preservation Tax Credits, Enterprise Green Communities and NYSERDA initiatives for green building and rehabilitation, and key definitions and acronyms.

The Big Picture & Fundamentals of Energy Use (20MB)
An introduction to green affordable housing:  what it means to be green, why it is important and  the basics of energy use and efficiency.

Case Study on Portfolio Asessment
Case Study on Deep Energy Retrofit
Th
e case studies provide a closer look at two different affordable housing projects:  the first focuses on using data analysis to assess property portfolios and the second highlights one project’s deep energy retrofit initiative.

New York Energy Smart Programs:  A Snapshot
An overview of NYSERDA New York Energy $mart programs for single- and multi-family new construction and rehabilitation.

Historic Presentation Tax Credit
Information on integrating affordable green housing with historic preservation guidelines and a guide to federal and state historic preservation tax credits and incentives.

Sample Green Design Charrette Agenda
Sample agenda and list of topics to consider in a typical green design charrette.

 


 

NEEDS ASSESSMENTS & STRATEGIC PLANS

 


 

STAYING AFLOAT IN TOUGH TIMES

 


 

SUBPRIME FORECLOSURE IN NEW YORK STATE

 


 

BOARD DEVELOPMENT

 


 

HOME PROGRAM

 


 

NEW LEAD PAINT REGULATIONS

 


 

DATA & MAPPING

 


 

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

     
 
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