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Watch now: Session 2 of the recent Urban Green Council Conference "Turning up the Heat (Pumps) on Hot Water" where MAP's Director of Sustainability Sara Bayer, AIA, CPHC, NCARB, LEED AP and a panel of other experts address building electrification strategies. https://lnkd.in/eUWBXAuW

30 years ago today the New York Times reported that "MELROSE COMMONS, the ground-breaking attempt by a South Bronx community to design its own urban renewal plan, has made it through the New York City bureaucracy." Receiving approval from the City Council, was a culmination the incredible organizing work done by local leaders and the community group that they formed - Nos Quedamos. Our firm worked with them pro bono to develop the Melrose Commons plan and over 25 years we've partnered with local organizations and developers to replace vacant lots with 15 buildings and nearly 1,300 units of affordable housing in the neighborhood. Other designers, nonprofits and builders have added yet more developments in this decades long transformative work, which is a model for community-centered design.

Check out MAP Director of Sustainability Sara Bayer, AIA, CPHC, NCARB, LEED AP as she speaks with Crain's New York Business following up on her recognition as a Notable Leader in Sustainability. She discusses Passive House design strategies, our recent #BuildingsofExcellence studies where we look at the health and financial benefits of energy recovery ventilator systems, electrification, and how the architectural industry can move forward towards a carbon neutral and healthy building stock. NYSERDA https://lnkd.in/eBrCSx9Z

It was a wonderful ceremony for a wonderful building! MAP had the honor of joining the development team elected officials and agency representatives and many more for the ribbon cutting at Casa Celina! https://lnkd.in/eJnjYQ72 Office of The Bronx Borough President Hon. Vanessa L. Gibson, MPA (She, Her, Hers, Ella), Council member Amanda Farías, Xenolith Partners, Assembly member Kenny Burgos, JASA, The Kretchmer Companies, ELH Mgmt. LLC., NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development Commissioner Adolfo Carrión, Jr., NYC Department for the Aging Commissioner Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez, New York City Human Resources Administration Representative Patricia Dawson, Ruth Moreira, New York City Housing Development Corporation’s First Executive Vice President, Jonathan Gouveia, New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)'s Executive Vice President for Real Estate Development, Bright Power, Inc., Dagher Engineering, PLLC, terrain-NYC, Mountco Construction and Development Corp.

Crotona Belmont tops out! This development by SEBCO Development, Inc. is built on the underutilized parking lot of the senior housing development next door. The building will offer 133 affordable senior apartments, learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCFb-RSi General Contractor: The J. Pilla Group, Ltd.

The Bedford earns "Special Mention" in the Architizer A+Awards!  https://lnkd.in/eb6BzmSw Housing and Services, Inc. (HSI) Robert Sanborn Development Photo by Ari Burling

Take a tour of The Rise in this wonderful video by Passive House Accelerator! The project team walks through the community focused programming, and Passive House and Trauma-Informed design features of the 72-unit, Brooklyn development which will provide affordable and supportive housing for justice-involved families. The Rise is a NYSERDA #BuildingsofExcellence award winner and also received a Blue Ribbon for Design Excellence through the program. https://lnkd.in/eXnxiNAm Xenolith Partners Osborne Association Women's Prison Association Project EATS Brownsville Partnership The Community Preservation Corporation Community Capacity Development Bruno Frustaci Contracting, Inc New York State Homes & Community Renewal New York State OTDA

What a great New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH) panel! Moderated by MAP Principal Brian Loughlin, AIA APA, this group of experts, all involved in The Rise, talked about every inch of the development process and what it has taken to bring this exceptional project to near completion. The big takeaway - work with people you trust, whose approach is based in empathy and who care about a project's goals. Challenges are inevitable, but a willingness and ability to understand your partners and commit to shared success wins out. Panelists: Terri Belkas-Mitchell Principal, Xenolith Partners Darren Scott Upstate East Director of Development, New York State Homes & Community Renewal Shira Gidding Principal, True Development Susanna Mitchell Partner, Nixon Peabody Emily Chen Managing Director, NEF Matthew Schatz Senior Relationship Manager, TD BANK NYSERDA #buildingsofexcellence

Check out Passive House Accelerator podcast episode 182 for analysis and interviews with the latest recipients of NYSERDA's #BuildingsofExcellence award including MAP Principal Fernando Villa, FAIA, NOMA, LEED AP BDC and Director of Sustainability Sara Bayer, AIA, CPHC, NCARB, LEED AP who talk about Round 4 awardee and Blue Ribbon for Design Excellence winner Carmen Villegas Apartments. Ascendant Neighborhood Development, @Xylem Projects LLC, Urban Builders Collaborative, Lettire Construction Corp., Bright Power, Inc., terrain-nyc https://lnkd.in/ggmV-4tj

Carmen Villegas Apartments Wins a NYSERDA #BuildingsofExcellence Award. The 217-unit senior housing development was also recognized with a Blue Ribbon for Design Excellence. Learn more about the program and see all the winners. Passive House Accelerator, Ascendant Neighborhood Development, Xylem Projects LLC, Urban Builders Collaborative, Lettire Construction Corp., Bright Power, Inc., terrain-nyc https://lnkd.in/gGgQjg55