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As an innovator in real estate since 1919,Village Green is also a proud leader in developing and operating environmentally friendly GREEN apartment communities.
Committed to an environmental focus,Village Green set a precedent by having the first multifamily building in the Midwest to pursue LEED® certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), (MDA City Apartments - Chicago, IL). The national standard in sustainable design, construction and operation. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to human and environmental health.
Going green is a commitment to the conservation of energy and natural resources. It embraces water and air quality including smoke-free public areas, recycling and the use of environmentally friendly construction materials and operating supplies. It’s a decision to support sustainable practices such as green rooftops, protecting woodlands and wetlands,mass transit and utilizing human energy. Village Green wants to recognize following companies as business partners because of their commitment to the same green initiatives that Village Green strives for: Shaw Flooring, Kohler, Whirlpool and ICI Paints.
Eitel Building City Apartments and Mill District City Apartments (Minneapolis, MN) are both examples of a green philosophy. Eitel Building City Apartments was the recipient of the 2009 Best in American Living Award (BALA) for adaptive reuse (the building site was a former hospital). Mill District City Apartments is under construction and is adhering to the National Association of Home Building "NAHB Green Building Standard". Read more details about Mill District City Apartments' Green features here.
Village Green believes that green building and operation is no longer the wave of the future, but where the future will live. It's about making the environment a much friendlier place for our residents and associates to live and work.
Click on the images below to see printable information sheets about our Green Initiatives and Tips on Going Green
