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On Tuesday, May 20th, over 100 people gathered together at the Lyceum to learn more about how to develop green, affordable housing.  The event included a variety of speakers who provided information on how to make affordable housing more energy efficient and sustainable for those living on low to moderate incomes. 

Speaking about what “green” affordable housing is and what’s currently happening with green affordable housing were Charles Rothenberger of CT Fund for the Environment (www.cfenv.org), Dara Kovel of Jonathan Rose Companies (www.rosecompanies.com), and Doug Foy of Serrafix (www.serrafix.com).

The speakers were followed by a panel discussion that focused on how Connecticut can encourage more green affordable housing.  The panel discussion was moderated by State Representative Steve Fontana, Chair of the General Assembly's Energy and Technology Committee. 

Panelists included Eric Anderson of Urban Green Builders (www.urbangreenbuilders.com), Pat Spring of the CT Housing Coalition (www.ct-housing.org), George Rafael of the Homebuilders Association of CT  (www.hbact.org), Mark Hirsh, CT Housing Finance Authority (www.chfa.org), and Devon Bertram of YRG Sustainability Consultants (www.yrgconsultants.com).

The event wrapped up with comments from Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Joan McDonald, who spoke about steps that DECD is taking to improve the creation of green and affordable housing development in the state.

More resources on Green and Affordable Housing Development, including information on design standards, funding sources, government programs, and advocacy organizations can be found at www.lyceumcenter.org/affordablegreen.

This event was sponsored by: Partnership for Strong Communities - CT Housing Finance Authority - CT Dept. of Economic and Community Development - CT Business & Industry Association - CT Fund for the Environment - Home Builders Association of CT - Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston

Click here for the agenda from the event.  If you have questions or comments about this event, please contact Shelby Mertes at 860-244-0066 or shelby@ctpartnershiphousing.com.

Note: This event was approved by the American Planning Association for 2.75 AICP CM credits.  Click here to visit the APA website, where you can register your credits.