Rebuilding Green in New Orleans
Global Green USA
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OUR ROLE
After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the inadequate response of the U.S. Government, Global Green USA made a dedicated commitment to sustainable building in New Orleans.
OUR WORK
As part of our commitment to the sustainable rebuilding of New Orleans and demonstrating green building as a solution to global warming nationally, Global Green USA -- in collaboration with Brad Pitt as jury chairman -- sponsored an international sustainable design competition during the summer of 2006. More than 125 entries were received, each representing designs for a net zero energy affordable housing and community center development in the Holy Cross neighborhood of the Lower 9th Ward. The winning design selected by the jury came from Matthew Berman and Andrew Kotchen of Workshop/apd, a young NYC firm and became the basis of our Holy Cross Project. Five homes have been built, with one being used as a visitor's center.
The Holy Cross Project was designed for five single-family homes, an 18-unit apartment building, and a community center to serve the community in the Lower 9th Ward.
Our home weatherization program with the City of New Orleans helps homeowners lower their energy use and make their homes healthier and more comfortable.
Following the BP oil spill, we worked with the community on relief efforts and then started the Louisiana Wetland Action Program (LWAP) to engage Louisiana landowners in coastal restoration.
GREENING SCHOOLS IN NEW ORLEANS
With a grant from the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund, we embarked on greening schools in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
MORE ABOUT OUR WORK
- Our timeline to rebuilding green in New Orleans
- Sustainable Design Competition for New Orleans
- Green Schools in New Orleans
- Build it Back Green Program
- Blog posts on our work in New Orleans and on the Holy Cross Project
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for Sandy Partner
Marking the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Sandy that devastated communities.
Serving over 400,000 New Yorkers, the NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA).
Our Green Urbanism team is helping with a community project.
Bringing Solar for Sandy to NY and New JerseyWe have known for some time the growing threat that sea level rise and storm surge poses to our low lying coastal communities...
Year-End Reflections
Seeking Citizen Sandy: Call for Ideas
Community Action in New Orleans