Description of Activities

The City of Dallas proposes to link green building techniques with affordable housing initiatives to construct highly energy efficient green homes.

Deliverables & Environmental Results

• Affordable green model homes in Joppa, South Fair Park, and West Dallas (disadvantaged areas), reducing energy demand and NOx emissions
• Green building standards to be used throughout the City for residential construction
• Modifications to existing City codes/policies to implement the green building standards City-wide
• Training and educational programs to regional stakeholders and builders on green building concept and encourage its use in residential construction
• NOx reduced/avoided from power plants due to reduced energy demand
• Use Federal matching funds and potential private funds

Project Timeline

• September – December 2007: Meet with partners to plan construction
• March 2008 --  Integrate energy efficient materials into plans
• July 2008 – Start construction
• November 2008 – Begin analysis of green building ordinances/standards for Dallas
• March 2009 – Present proposed ordinances to City Council; Get approval
• June 2009 – Construction of 30 homes complete
• July 2009 – June 2010: Training for builders on new city green building ordinances

For More Information, contact Meghna Tare, City of Dallas at (214) 671-8977 or Kevin Lefebvre, City of Dallas at (214) 671-8150.