Metro Green Residential

Green Features
Metro Green was carefully planned, designed and constructed to offer distinctive, environmentally-friendly residences that are also operated to promote a healthier lifestyle, conserve natural resources, and result in cost savings for residents. Metro Green has received national acclaim for its "green" accomplishments.

Good building practices and energy efficient measures can save Residents over 30% on utility costs. Features include:

  • Energy efficient heating and cooling units.
  • Programmable thermostats with smart phone access and real-time energy-use monitoring webpage.
  • Ceiling fans and large operable windows maximize natural ventilation and sunlight.
  • High performance windows and insulation help keep the apartments cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
  • ENERGY STAR® light fixtures and appliances are attractive and energy efficient.
Residents are provided with a Living Green guide which provides additional information and suggestions.

Environmentally friendly building finishes and operational practices improve indoor air quality and promote healthier living. Features include:

  • Low or no VOC (no/low off-gassing) paints, cabinets and carpets in apartments and common areas.
  • Kitchen exhaust fan vents to the outside reduce cooking smoke and odors.
  • Restricted smoking policy and high-quality ventilation systems ensure fresh air.
  • Green cleaning and operating policies support a continued healthier atmosphere.
  • Recycled building materials and on-going recycling program reduces landfill use.
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PRESS

Affordable, Green Housing

May 30, 2012
ItsRelevant.com

Federal, state and local officials gathered at Metro Green Residential to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the second phase of environmentally friendly, mixed-income housing. Metro Green Residential...

mgredit 05 Jul 2012 Hits:492 Press

Jonathan Rose Companies and Malkin Prope…

June 4, 2012
GetIntoEnergyCT.com

Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Stamford Mayor Mike Pavia and Congressman Jim Himes joined co-developers Jonathan F. P. Rose, president of the Jonathan Rose Companies...

mgredit 05 Jul 2012 Hits:388 Press

Malloy Honors 'Green' Affordable Housing…

May 30, 2012
Stamford Advocate

During his 14 years as mayor, Gov. Dannel Malloy was no stranger to ribbon cuttings for developments. On Wednesday, he returned to the city to do...

mgredit 31 May 2012 Hits:420 Press

ULX: The Art of Affordable Housing

January/February, 2012
Urban Land

Ten Affordable housing developments take creative design approaches to providing appealing environments while controlling costs [...]

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mgredit 23 Feb 2012 Hits:436 Press

The IAQ Quandry: Build Tight, Ventilate …

July 6, 2010
Builder News

Many builders, if not most, can recognize the growing consumer demand for better indoor air quality. It should come as no surprise [...]

mgredit 01 Dec 2010 Hits:389 Press

'Green' Affordable Complex Breaks New Gr…

March 22, 2010
Stamford Advocate

Having been awarded the gold-level standard of certification by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system, Metro Green has...

Administrator 14 Nov 2010 Hits:369 Press

Green, Convenient and Wallet-Friendly

October 9, 2009
The New York Times

YRALDA MORAN applied for an apartment at Metro Green, an affordable-housing complex, last March while it was still under construction. Then she spent...

Administrator 14 Nov 2010 Hits:356 Press

 
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