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Resolution to Approve a Grant Agreement with the Ann Arbor Housing Development Corporation to Support the Development of a Sustainable and Affordable Housing Project at 2810 Boardwalk and Appropriate Funding ($500,000.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
The City of Ann Arbor has set a series of aggressive goals related to climate action and sustainability, including supporting affordable housing developments with 100% clean and renewable energy.
The Ann Arbor Housing Commission (“AAHC”), through its 501(c)(3), the Ann Arbor Housing Development Corporation (“AAHDC”), is working with Eisenhower State Land Development Company (“ESDL”) to develop a stand-alone building, within the Arbor South development, as sustainable and affordable housing. The affordable building includes a 183,489 square foot, 6-story building that includes approximately 200 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with resident community space and staff offices. All residential units will be affordable to households with incomes at or below 60% of Area Median Income (“AMI”), as restricted by Low Income Housing Tax Credits (“LIHTC”).
The building will have the following sustainable features:
Compact development with connections to existing infrastructure and public transit to reduce car dependency
High-performance building envelope to minimize heat loss/gain
Energy efficient HVAC systems, appliances, and lighting to reduce energy demand
Geothermal ground source heat pump system
Full-building electrification, eliminating Scope 1 carbon emissions (aside from emergency generator)
Solar-ready provisions, supporting future renewable integration through the Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility
Low-flow fixtures and water-efficient appliances
Stormwater management systems to reduce runoff and protect local ecosystems
Responsibly sourced materials including local materials and recycled content
Low-VOC materials to improve indoor air quality
Ventilation systems that meet or exceed ASHRAE standa...
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