On Thursday July 31, 2008, the Linden Lake Senior Housing, in Lindenwold, NJ, celebrated the completion of 82 “green” affordable senior apartments with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to honor all of the individuals who contributed to its realization. The green building practices implemented at Linden Lake promote resource conservation, consider environmental impacts, and create a healthy and comfortable environment. Some of the features include:
- 48.26 kW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system that offsets utility costs for common area electric usage
- Solar hot water system - which works so well that they have yet to turn on boilers since March 2008! –
- NJ ENERGY STAR Homes Certification
- High efficiency (SEER 15) heating and cooling systems
- Durable, healthy flooring materials
- Energy Star rated light fixtures and appliances
- Water saving plumbing fixtures
- Built on a reclaimed brownfield within a residential community
Introductions and speeches were provided by Charles M. Lewis, Vice President of Conifer Realty, LLC; Frank DeLucca, Mayor, Borough of Lindenwold; Nicholas Asselta, Commissioner, Board of Public Utilities; Marge Dellavecchia, Executive Director, New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency; Richard S. Mroz, Board member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, Riletta L. Cream, County Freeholder, Camden County; and C. Terence Butwid, President, Conifer Management LLC and Executive Vice President, Conifer Realty LLC.
