Public Housing Project: Via Verde

After seeing the exhibition, I decided that the Via Verde project in South Bronx was my favorite. What attracted me to this project at first sight was the greenery. The buildings were surrounded by greenery not just on the sidewalks, but also on the roofs of the buildings. This design made good use of the buildings to their full potential and made the area a refreshing green space. The rooftops of the buildings were all connected together like a series of steps that made the green space larger and longer. This project also made a good decision of using many energy-conserving appliances such as solar panels and cross ventilation to decrease energy cost spending. In addition, there are many different amenities than just a free living space. There are fitness centers and even bicycle storages. The building units come with ceiling fans, kitchen, dishwasher, washer, dryer, Internet plus cable ready to use, and etc. These units are created for low-income households and the costs of these units are indeed affordable. There are two home types with a one bedroom and one bathroom unit and a two bedrooms and one bathroom unit. The monthly cost for the one-bedroom/one bathroom is only $1,300 while the monthly cost for the two-bedroom/one bathroom is only $1,580.