2147 Washington Street: Catalyzing Local Arts through Passive House Development

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2147 Washington Street is a passive house, mixed-use development that provides affordable rental units and for-sale condos marketed primarily for local artists engaged in the Roxbury neighborhood's creative economy. The project includes an interior courtyard with rotating art installations, workshop space, retail and commercial spaces, and a new home for the Haley House Bakery Cafe. It contributes to the revitalization of Nubian Square through economic development without displacement, affordable housing, and sustainable building practices. Join us to learn about building in relation to community needs, catalyzing neighborhood revitalization, and supporting people at individual and economic levels.

Learning Objectives

1. Attendees will learn how Passive House standards can support affordable living and development without displacement.
2. Attendees will gain knowledge on Passive House strategy for keeping residential units affordable (i.e reducing energy load through insulation, compartmentalization, roof PVs).
3. Attendees will discover how the adaptive re-use of existing building were re-integrated, made accessible, and brought to street level in this mixed-use development.
4. Attendees will learn how development impacts welfare in an environmental justice community and how to apply this knowledge to future projects.

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