Green and Healthy Homes through People United for Sustainable Housing
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Description
People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH) Buffalo works to bring together residents and organizations to bring much needed resources into Buffalo's community. PUSH Buffalo's affordable housing initiatives are focused on creating high quality, permanently affordable, and environmentally sustainable shelter for immigrants and low income individuals and households.
Goal / Mission
The mission of PUSH Buffalo is to mobilize residents to create strong neighborhoods with quality, affordable housing; to expand local hiring opportunities; and to advance economic and environmental justice in Buffalo.
Results / Accomplishments
In 2011, PUSH transformed a house into the region’s first NetZero Energy house, where the home produces all of the energy that it consumes. It generates hot water and electricity from solar panels, and heat from a geothermal system installed in the vacant lot next door.
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Organization(s)
People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH) Buffalo
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Topics
Environmental Health / Built Environment
Economy / Housing & Homes
Economy / Housing & Homes
Organization(s)
People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH) Buffalo
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
Buffalo, NY
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Target Audience
Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities