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Sustainable Financing for Affordable Housing
MUFG has financed affordable housing for RCD, a California- based real estate developer that has long incorporated green building concepts into its developments. The commitment to sustainable building is driven not only by their interest
in reducing the external environmental impacts of their developments, but also by the concern for the building’s impact on the health of its residents.
Victory Village is a senior affordable rental community slated for completion this summer in downtown San Francisco with 53 one-bedroom apartments, in a serene oak woodland with open courtyards and lush grounds for residents.
Financing Sustainable Design and Construction
Victory Village will be a model of green design, showcasing ecologically friendly features that not only reduce environmental impact but also support healthy environments for residents.
The building will be 15% more energy efficient than 2016 Title 24 Guidelines with the use of solar PV and solar thermal. Solar PV will offset 75% of the common area load.
The development is intended to incorporate the latest building methods and technologies to achieve a superior level of energy and environmental performance. The landscape design follows Bay-friendly landscaping guidelines for durability and low water use, and the selection of Bay-friendly plants and a high-efficiency irrigation system serve to further conserve resources. On-site bioswales will avert storm water from entering the over-capacity drainage system. Other green features include advanced site lighting, high-efficiency appliances and fixtures, environmentally preferable materials, recycled content insulation and other materials, moisture preventative and durable construction, and construction waste reduction. The window frames, glazing, and building insulation are designed to exceed the stringent energy standards set forth in the latest California Building Code.
As such, Victory Village will complete certification and meet requirements to be GreenPoint Rated.
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*NOTE: GreenPoint Rated is a program of Build It Green – a professional non-profit organization with a mission to promote healthy, energy-efficient, and resource-efficient buildings.