1. Climate Change & Housing
NPCNYS: Housing is Key Conference October 13, 2016

2. Climate Change Impacts

3. Climate Change Impacts
Low income communities:
Disproportionate number of toxic facilities
Fewer resources to adapt to climate change
Transportation, electricity, heat, etc.
Superstorm Sandy - Rockaways

4. Climate Change & Housing

6. Reduced Energy Use

7. Green Apartments Cost savings in building operations Reduced water use
Proximity to mass transit
Schools, parks, etc.

8. Green Apartments Indoor air quality Asthma and allergies
“Sick building syndrome”
Ventilation
New and retrofits needed

9. Green Apartments

10. Thanks!