2050 Grand Concourse Opens!
MAP joined developers, elected officials, public agencies, residents and many more to cut the ribbon on this 96-unit affordable and supportive housing, and new headquarters for Unique People Services.
The excerpt below is from NYS press release:
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of 96-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx.
2050 Grand Concourse
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of 2050 Grand Concourse, an affordable and supportive housing development with 96 apartments in the Bronx’s Fordham Heights neighborhood. The all-electric development was awarded funding from the State’s Buildings of Excellence Competition, which aims to advance zero-carbon multifamily buildings in New York.
“With this new housing development in the Bronx, we’re helping more New Yorkers access the high quality, supportive, and affordable housing they deserve,” Governor Hochul said. “These 96 homes will not only transform lives and set residents on a path to stability and success, but thanks to the development’s energy efficient design, we’re also building a stronger, healthier, and greener community for all.”
"2050 Grand Concourse is a critically important investment, providing opportunity and security to New Yorkers through access to affordable housing and essential services," said Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado.
In the last five years, New York State Homes and Community Renewal has created or preserved 14,700 affordable homes in the Bronx. 2050 Grand Concourse continues this effort and complements Governor Hochul's $25 billion comprehensive Housing Plan to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes across New York, including 10,000 with support services for vulnerable populations, plus the electrification of an additional 50,000 homes.
2050 Grand Concourse was awarded $750,000 through the State’s inaugural Buildings of Excellence Competition. Administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, this one-of-a-kind competition advances Governor Hochul's goal to achieve two million climate-friendly homes by 2030 and supports the State's nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85 percent by 2050.
Energy efficiency measures include high-performance exterior insulation; solar panels; Energy Star windows, lighting, and appliances; high-efficiency HVAC systems; low-flow plumbing fixtures; sustainable building products; construction waste management systems; low-VOC paints, solvents, and adhesives; and recycled building materials.
In addition to the 96 apartments, the building includes a 10,000-square-foot community facility space that serves as the new headquarters for Unique People Services, Inc., a Bronx-based nonprofit organization that will provide social services for residents and the broader community. Continue reading…