The community of Northampton, Massachusetts, has explored a variety of policy approaches to encourage more affordable housing development within city limits. Three recently completed projects at three different scales demonstrate a diverse range of options for energy-efficient, affordable housing: an in-fill tiny house, a 4-unit micro-housing project, a 70-unit studio apartment block. Each project was funded through an array of grant sources and was enabled by strong political advocacy and long-term planning. Each project focused on social sustainability as much as environmental sustainability. Do they offer a map to better housing? What are the barriers to their replication? Join this lively discussion with a city planner, social service provider, architect and contractor as we compare/contrast and crowd source our way to zoning, financing, design and construction of more affordable housing.
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AIA 1.5 LU
MA CSL 1.5 hours, Energy
AICP (American Planning Association) 1.5 hourws