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See the first affordable housing communities funded by the Enterprise Green Communities Offset Fund. These developments offset hundreds of metric tons of CO2 and feature many energy- and money-saving green features.

	Silver Gardens – Albuquerque, N.M. Developer: Romero Rose LLC & the Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico CO2 Offset: 660 metric tons over ten years The nation’s first development to receive funding from the Enterprise Green Communities Offset Fund, Silver Gardens has 66, platinum-certified affordable apartments. Green Features Vertical axis wind turbine used to generate electricity onsite Rainwater runoff collected and re-irrigated onsite Uses 22 percent less energy than conventionally constructed complexes, helping residents save on energy bills
	Riverwalk Point II – Spokane, Wash. Developer: SNAP, with Beacon Development Group as consultant CO2 Offset: 494 metric tons over ten years Estimated to perform 43 percent better than conventional buildings, Riverwalk Point II has 51 affordable apartments plus one straw bale community building in Washington state’s first certified Energy Star multifamily housing development. Green Features Water-conserving appliances and fixtures “Green area” sprinkler systems to reduce evaporation High-efficiency low-E windows Energy Star appliances and fixtures Low-toxic (concrete) form release, low-VOC paints, primers, adhesives and sealants and formaldehyde-free composite wood Green Label Plus carpeting and padding Resident education for green features
	M Station – Austin, Texas Developer: Foundation Communities CO2 Offset: 2,289 metric tons over ten years 150 affordable apartments in the first residential development in Austin’s new Transit-Oriented District. Green Features Car2Go-friendly parking spots and all drought-tolerant landscaping Low-flow water fixtures and Energy Star appliances and fixtures Metal reflective roof for durability and radiant barrier, Low-E windows with shading and solar screens, energy-efficient climate control and filtered HVAC system Low-VOC paints, sealants and adhesives with ceramic tile throughout leading to reduced chemical exposure Multiple walk/bike paths integrated throughout the site using permeable concrete Substantial planned staff and resident education about green-living at the property
	Temple I North – Philadelphia, Pa. Developer: 1260 Housing Columbus Property Management CO2 Offset: 822 metric tons over ten years 58 rehabilitated historic townhomes in North Philadelphia. Green Features Drought-tolerant landscaping Cool roof system which will deflects sunlight Low-E windows and extra insulation Low-VOC paints, low-flow plumbing fixtures, Energy Star light fixtures Owner and resident education for operations and maintenance of green features
	Sweeney Circle – Austin, Texas Developer: Green Doors CO2 Offset: 570 metric tons over ten years 48 affordable apartments with community spaces and laundry. Green Features Low-flow water fixtures and Energy Star appliances and fixtures Low-E windows with solar screens High-efficiency ducted mini-split HVAC systems Solar thermal hot water system for laundry Low-VOC paints FSC lumber Formaldehyde-free insulation and plywood for millwork and cabinetry

We are Enterprise. Our family includes Enterprise Community Partners, Inc, a national Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides expertise for affordable housing and sustainable communities. Financing for affordable housing is offered through our tax-exempt subsidiary, Enterprise Community Loan Fund, Inc., and our for-profit subsidiary, Enterprise Community Investment, Inc. Housing development is offered through Enterprise Community Investment's subsidiary, Enterprise Homes, Inc. The content on this website reflects information about all of these entities.

Offset Fund Developments

Offset Fund Developments

Silver Gardens – Albuquerque, N.M.

Riverwalk Point II – Spokane, Wash.

M Station – Austin, Texas

Temple I North – Philadelphia, Pa.

Sweeney Circle – Austin, Texas