Question of the Month: With updates to Enterprise Green Communities criteria, what do you need to know in NYC?

The Enterprise Green Communities certification criteria just updated from the 2015 requirements. Now, the Enterprise Green Communities (EGC) 2020 criteria includes: New certification point thresholds; Energy Star certification for new […]
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Bright Employee: Carmel Pratt, Director of New Construction

We’re proud of the intelligent, passionate, and hardworking people that make up the Bright Power team. Each month, you’ll get a chance to meet one of them, understand how they […]
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Extell to start construction of its Harlem Headquarters in New York

Extell Development Company will begin construction of its Class A office building in New York’s East Harlem. Dubbed Harlem Headquarters, the new structure will have nine floors and its construction is […]
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One of the few Class A office buildings in New York’s East Harlem should start construction early next year

Extell Development Company is moving forward on its first office building in East Harlem in New York City. Known as Harlem Headquarters, this nine-story building, whose construction is scheduled to begin next […]
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Origin Stories: Bright Power’s Andrea Mancino On Learning From The Low Points

This series delves into the myriad ways people enter the commercial real estate industry and what contributes to their success. Andrea Mancino started at Bright Power, an energy and water management […]
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Catholic Charities starts work on new Queens development

The non-profit Catholic Charities has begun work on turning a former Astoria parking lot into an affordable housing development. The new $62 million Bishop Valero Residence will provide 102 units […]
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Why This Multifamily Building Pursued Passive House Certification

A new housing project in New York City is not only affordable to rent—it also saves residents money on energy bills. Passive House-certified affordable housing development Park Avenue Green is […]
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Why Sustainability Is Pivotal to Affordable Housing

Bright Power’s Avery Gray discusses how sustainable design grants access to more affordable, comfortable and healthier housing options. The coronavirus outbreak has put the U.S. housing crisis in the spotlight […]
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MLK Plaza is a WAN Awards 2020 Finalist

MAGNUSSON ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING PC FOR RADSON DEVELOPMENT Charged with producing a statement building and bringing market-rate style to affordable housing, the design for this 175,025 sf building focuses on […]
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