WHAT: The Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) is hosting a
press conference and open house recognizing the first United
States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) certified homes built in the City
of Newark – The Washington Street Mixed Use Buildings. There
are six 3800 square feet buildings offering two residential
units and commercial space on the first floor of each
building.
The completion of The Washington Street Mixed Use Buildings
makes LPCCD the largest USGBC LEED Homes provider in the State
of New Jersey. These homes are also the only mixed-use LEED
Homes in New Jersey and the first LEED Homes built in an urban
area in the State. This program will include a ribbon cutting
ceremony, tours of the building and remarks from several
speakers.
WHO: Stefan Pryor, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, City of
Newark
Richard Osworth, Director of Community Resource, Acting
Director of Housing Services, State of New Jersey Department
of Community Affairs
Mark Kabakow, Senior Relationship Manager, Wachovia Bank
Joseph A. Forline, Vice President Customer Operations, PSE&G
Carmen Rainieri, Board Member, United States Green Building
Council – NJ Chapter
WHEN: Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 10:30am
WHERE: 450-460 Washington Street (enter at West Kinney Street)
Newark, New Jersey 07102
WHY: The LEED Gold certified Washington Street Mixed Use Buildings
will offer sustainable features that include Energy Star
windows and appliances, bamboo flooring and cabinets, recycled
concrete countertops, low VOC paints, low-flow water fixtures,
dual flush toilets and solar power. These amenities benefit
the homeowner and the environment as well as conserve energy,
reduce energy costs and provide health benefits.
LPCCD is a community development corporation with a mission to
plan, design and develop a comprehensive arts and cultural
district in Lincoln Park in Newark, New Jersey. The LPCCD
project is one of the nation’s best practices in urban
sustainable community development and is developing one of the
nation’s first urban eco-villages. The organization is also
hosting the 3rd Annual Lincoln Park Music Festival, a
signature event in the City of Newark, designed to further
revitalize the Lincoln Park community. Tours and week long
festivities will be held from July 24 through July 27, 2008
for visitors to experience the revival of this historic
neighborhood. For more information visit www.lpccd.org and
call (973) 242-4144 for more information.
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