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to build an energy efficient, single-family home
for a deserving, low-income family, HFHGL purchased
a 2-acre parcel of land from the Town of Westford
on November 7, 2007. On February 11, HFHGL and the
Town of Westford officially closed on the property.
The land, designated by the Town of Westford for
the construction of affordable housing, is located
at 18 Williams Avenue, and will be the site of HFHGL’s
first new home in Westford.
Like
our new project in Bedford, HFHGL plans to build
the Westford home according to the Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green
Building Rating System™. LEED is the nationally
accepted benchmark for the design, construction,
and operation of green buildings. Westford-based
architectural firm Building Science Consulting
created the “green” architectural
designs and has pledged its support to ensure
that the home meets LEED requirements. Compared
to conventional construction, building to certain
LEED standards could increase the home’s
energy efficiency by as much as 40 percent and
significantly decrease annual energy bills.
In
addition to our green building initiative, HFHGL
is planning to provide several unique volunteer
opportunities, including a week-long “Women
Build Week,” a “Builder’s Blitz
Week” for industry professionals to come
out and show off their trade skills, and a “Painting
Party,” a fun-filled day for youth volunteers
to paint the interior and exterior of the home.
The
Westford Local Partnership (WLP), a group of caring
Westford residents, have committed to seeing the
Westford project become a success.
The WLP does this by helping in the
following areas:
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Family
Selection & Support |
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Fundraising
& Public Awareness |
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Building
& Site Preparation |
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Volunteer
Coordination & Support |
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more information on contributing to the Westford
Local Partnership, please contact:
Dana Owens, Westford Local Partnership co-chairperson,
at dowens@lowellhabitat.org. |
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