Green Building & Affordable Housing

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1 Examining the Link Between Green Building & Affordable Housing A Partnership Between the City of Charlottesville and the University it of Virginia i i

2 Presenters: John Quale, Associate Professor and ecomod Project Director, University of Virginia School of Architecture Jim Tolbert, City of Charlottesville Director of Neighborhood Development Services Ki Kristel lriddervold, City of Charlottesville Environmental Administrator Kathy McHugh, City of Charlottesville Housing Development Specialist

3 history of ecoremod Project

4 History of ecoremod Project: Blighted Property & Ci Criminal i lactivity it

5 History of Problems Long history of nuisance and building maintenance code violation dating back to In 2006, the Police Department received 58 calls for service to this address, with 13 related to drug activity. There were 7 arrests during the same time period with 4 related to drug/alcohol issues.

6 City Options Ignore the problem and let the activity continue to plague the neighborhood as well as a highly visible corner along an entrance corridor. Declare the property as a drug blight per 5-181(f) of the Charlottesville City Code, 1990 as amended. Attempt to purchase the property from the owner in order to gain site control.

7 Proposed Solution Purchase property from owner to avoid condemnation and demolition of the home. Working together with the University of Virginia, the City of Charlottesville partnered with UVA to build on the success of the ecomod program by rehabilitating this home (reducing energy use by 70%) while respecting the historic character of the house.

8 ecoremod Design & Historic Preservation Efforts

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18 Educational Opportunities Available Through ecoremod Project

19 Educational Opportunities Available Through ecoremod Project Who What When Where How and Why? Sound familiar?

20 WHAT is the issue and HOW? Recent Focus: Climate Protection Program Regional (City/County) Emissions (2000 Baseline of eco2) Agriculture/Other 3% Waste 1% Municipal 3% Opportunity Transportation 29% Residential 43% Industrial 1% Commercial 20%

21 WHO and WHAT is LEAP? LEAP seeks to lead the effort in our local community to increase energy efficiency i in buildings in order to promote cost savings, job creation, energy sustainability, local economic development, and environmental stewardship. 11/23/2010 Green Building and Affordable Housing 21

22 WHAT are we sharing? Adding insulation to an old home without tearing everything out and work with and around what we ve got.not t to speak of effectively sealed ductwork. Snaking plumbing into an unfinished basement. Refurbishing and replacing windows to achieve energy efficiency and historic integrity. AND solar PV solar thermal rainwater harvesting efficient lighting and appliances

23 ecoremod and LEAP The tangible incarnation of LEAP as a space/place that provides the ideal context Residents find LEAP Home Energy Efficiency 101 Contractors Show work opportunities, challenges, strategies Recruit partners Students Teaching space for local community college and others Volunteers Experience the task at hand

24 Project Status and Donations

25 Use of RFP versus Bid REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Issue Date: March 15, 2010 RFP#RIDGE STREET /10-52 Title: Ridge Street Project General Contractor / Construction Management Services Issuing Agency: City of Charlottesville Procurement and Risk Management Services 325 4th St., NW Charlottesville, VA Department And/Or Location Where Work Will Be Performed: 608 Ridge Street, Charlottesville, Virginia Sealed Proposals Will Be Received Until March 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm local time prevailing For Furnishing The Services Described Herein. Proposals received after the announced time and date for receipt remain unopened. The face of the envelope or shipping container shall be clearly marked in the lower left hand corner as follows: RFP#: RIDGE STREET/10-52 RFP FOR: RIDGE STREET PROJECT GENERAL CONTRACTOR/CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES OPEN: March 30, 2010 All Inquiries For Information Should Submitted in Writing and Be Directed To: Crystal L. Weller, CPPB, VCO, Procurement Supervisor, at purchasing@charlottesville.org or by Fax: (434) IF PROPOSALS ARE MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED, DELIVER TO: City of Charlottesville Procurement and Risk Management Services Division City Warehouse 325 4th St., NW Charlottesville, VA In Compliance With This Request For Proposal And To All The Conditions Imposed Therein And Hereby Incorporated By Reference, The Undersigned Offers And Agrees To Furnish The Goods/Services In Accordance With The Attached Signed Proposal Or As Mutually Agreed Upon By Subsequent Negotiation. Name And Address Of Firm: Date: By: (Signature In Ink) Name: (Please Print) Zip Code: Title: FEI/FIN NO. Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE: A preproposal conference will be held on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the site location, 608 Ridge Street, Charlottesville, Virginia. This public body does not discriminate against faith-based organizations in accordance with the Code of Virginia, or against a bidder or offeror because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment.

26 Use of RFP versus Bid RFP is based on specified factors as developed by the City. RFP factors can be weighted so that price is not the ONLY consideration. Both written and oral presentations are important in selection process. Contract can be based on fixed price, however, flexibility with change orders is not dictated strictly by the scope of work as initially described in the RFP. Bidding is based on price alone. Regardless of preferred qualifications or substantial differences in quality/approach, bidding requires selection of qualified low bidder. Renovation of an older structure is full of surprises and flexibility is needed. Change orders are typically limited to a percentage of the construction price and scope of work as initially described in the bid documents.

27 Contractor Selected Through Interview Process Alloy Workshop Alloy (n.) a union of different elements, resulting in a material that is stronger, lighter and more versatile. Alloy Workshop is an architecture, construction, and graphic design studio based in Charlottesville, Virginia. As the name suggests, Alloy unites elements of the design process: licensed architects, licensed contractors, and experienced graphic designers. Alloy provides a unique combination: a company spanning the entire design spectrum. While focused on providing design-driven solutions we are anchored by a practical knowledge of construction and production.

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30 Major Sponsors Dominion solar roof panels, solar hot water and $10,000 cash donation toward roof replacement University of Virginia support for design team City of Charlottesville construction contract, staff oversight, rainwater harvesting system, water saving plumbing fixtures, landscaping & hardscaping

31 Sponsors Albemarle Heating & Air donation of Lennox Heat Pump 16 SEER, 3 ton Cavanaugh Cabinets custom kitchen cabinetry Pella discount of 40% off list price for energy efficient doors and windows Barton Malow professional construction management services, on-site dumpsters, etc in support of construction

32 Supporters Anchor Insulation Aircrete insulation Sheffield Metals Galvalume roofing material Cree Lighting lighting fixtures Rainwater Management Solutions Rainwater Management Solutions rainwater harvesting system

33 Friends General Electric all Energy Star appliances at 50% off list price Blue Ridge Building Supply - general building materials Blue Ridge Eco Shop low VOC paint Ferguson Discounted plumbing supply materials Night n Day Cleaning Services, Inc. pre and post construction cleaning