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Multifamily Case Studies

The multifamily case studies are drawn from regional pilot projects and other exemplary projects from around the globe. Multifamily examples from the state come from the first and second generation Minnesota Green Communities Projects. This includes nine case studies reports, encompassing 17 buildings, and 591 housing units. Reports in this category include energy and water use analysis based on actual operation. These case studies demonstrate the success of Green Communities local at raising the bar on energy efficiency. The focus of each study is informed by unique characteristics of each project, from energy rater involvement to the implementation of green checklists and cost analysis for green features.

Download a summary of overall energy and water use for the Minnesota Green Communities Initiative pilot projects. The briefs include data based on first year of building occupancy including usage, average costs, and systems types.

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	Brook Commons, Minneapolis, MN | new construction Brook Commons is the second phase of the redevelopment of the Bunge industrial site in Minneapolis. This phase consists of a four story, 50-unit development adjacent to the project's first building, Charlotte Commons. Brook Commons follows Enterprise's Green Communities Criteria with the Minnesota Overlay and has an emphasis on indoor environmental quality.
	Clover Field Marketplace, Chaska, MN | new construction Clover Field Marketplace is a 117-unit, three building mixed-use development in Chaska, Minnesota, adjacent to the area's elementary school and a Metro Transit park-and-ride lot. Clover Field Marketplace followed Green Community Criteria and was one of the pilot Green Communities projects in Minnesota.
	New San Marco Apartments, Duluth, MN | new construction The New San Marco project is one of four pilot projects funded by the Minnesota Green Communities Initiative and Enterprise Community Partners. The project achieves strong energy performance and uses an innovative and integrated domestic hot water and heating system, utilizing district energy steam.
	Park Avenue Apartments, Minneapolis, MN | new construction Park Avenue Apartments is a key component of the Lutheran Social Services (LSS) of Minnesota Center for Changing Lives project, which includes LSS offices and service providers. The project uses off the shelf technology, upgraded windows, and equipment improvements, such as a central ventilation system, to achieve energy efficiency and ensure high indoor air quality.
	The Solaire, New York, NY | new construction An example of green living in New York City, The Solaire uses a rainwater capture system with 10,000 gallons of storage to irrigate green roofs and a nearby local park. A greywater capture and filtration system is able to supply water for toilets and cooling towers, reducing the need for potable water in this highrise.
	Southeast False Creek, Vancouver BC | new construction The Southeast False Creek development features a district energy system that utilizes heat recovery from sewage to provide 70% of space heating and domestic hot water needs for the entire project.
	Viking Terrace, Worthington, Minnesota | renovation Viking Terrace Apartments is one of four pilot projects funded by the Minnesota Green Communities Initiative and Enterprise Community Partners. The project focused on enhancing energy and water efficiency, durability, and indoor environmental quality. It was the subject of a health study that looked at the impact of green renovation on resident health.
	Wellstone Apartments, Minneapolis, Minnesota | new construction The Wellstone Apartments are a four story, 49-unit development at the corner of Franklin and Portland Avenues in Minneapolis. The Wellstone followed Enterprise's Green Communities Criteria with the Minnesota Overlay and is one of the Minnesota Green Communities Initiatives pilot projects. As a pilot Green Communities project, the Wellstone underwent a comprehensive verification process by Advanced Energy and CEE, with the purpose of field evaluating the Green Communities Criteria and assisting with installation procedures. The project also includes a solar domestic water heating system.
	Winnipeg Apartments, Saint Paul, Minnesota | new construction The Winnipeg Apartments are a 2-building, 3-story, 54 unit affordable rental apartment development with ground floor retail and commercial space. The project utilizes air to air heat pumps to provide space conditioning and was one of the early Minnesota Green Communities projects. It follows Enterprise's Green Communities Criteria.