Sustainable homes should be available to families of all income levels. Due to a unique partnership between Postgreen Homes and the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC), it’s one of the first projects of its kind in Philadelphia. LEED Platinum houses on the 400 Block of Thompson St are the forefront of green housing, the project also uses passive house design principles.

Appropriately named Awesometown (I’d buy a house there just to say I was awesome ALLLLL the time), NKCDC is providing financial assistance to 4 low-income buyers to ensure Awesometown is accessible.

Awesometown is one of 6 Project Finalists honored by DVGBC its upcoming annual Groundbreaker awards on 9/29.

DVGBC 2016 Groundbreaker Awards

The 2016 Groundbreaker Awards recognize leadership, innovation and a commitment to sustainability in the built environment.  Join green building leaders and industry professionals for an evening of networking, music, fine food and drinks, and an amazing view of Center City from Cira Green, Philadelphia’s largest green roof and first elevated park!

• Location: Cira Green, 80 S 30^th Street, Philadelphia PA 19104When:
• Thursday, September 29^th, 2016 6:00 – 9:30 p.m.
• Honorary Chairs: Jerry and Jackie Sweeny
• Presenting Sponsor: Brandywine Realty Trust

Get tickets online here.

Delaware Valley Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering transformative impact in our communities through green building education and advocacy.

array(3) {
  [0]=>
  object(WP_Term)#12722 (10) {
    ["term_id"]=>
    int(3349)
    ["name"]=>
    string(10) "Cira Green"
    ["slug"]=>
    string(10) "cira-green"
    ["term_group"]=>
    int(0)
    ["term_taxonomy_id"]=>
    int(3357)
    ["taxonomy"]=>
    string(8) "post_tag"
    ["description"]=>
    string(0) ""
    ["parent"]=>
    int(0)
    ["count"]=>
    int(2)
    ["filter"]=>
    string(3) "raw"
  }
  [1]=>
  object(WP_Term)#10418 (10) {
    ["term_id"]=>
    int(2220)
    ["name"]=>
    string(5) "DVGBC"
    ["slug"]=>
    string(5) "dvgbc"
    ["term_group"]=>
    int(0)
    ["term_taxonomy_id"]=>
    int(2231)
    ["taxonomy"]=>
    string(8) "post_tag"
    ["description"]=>
    string(0) ""
    ["parent"]=>
    int(0)
    ["count"]=>
    int(22)
    ["filter"]=>
    string(3) "raw"
  }
  [2]=>
  object(WP_Term)#10414 (10) {
    ["term_id"]=>
    int(3350)
    ["name"]=>
    string(20) "Groundbreaker Awards"
    ["slug"]=>
    string(20) "groundbreaker-awards"
    ["term_group"]=>
    int(0)
    ["term_taxonomy_id"]=>
    int(3358)
    ["taxonomy"]=>
    string(8) "post_tag"
    ["description"]=>
    string(0) ""
    ["parent"]=>
    int(0)
    ["count"]=>
    int(6)
    ["filter"]=>
    string(3) "raw"
  }
}

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia. View all posts by Julie Hancher