Gilbane Development Company’s mixed-use affordable housing community, Atworth College Park, receives Green Globes Certification
College Park, MD [March 8, 2024] – Gilbane Development Company is pleased to announce that Atworth, its newest vibrant, transit-oriented, mixed-use affordable apartment community property in College Park, MD, has achieved Level Two Green Globes® for New Construction certification by The Green Building Initiative for its commitment to resource efficiency and reduction of environmental impacts.
Administered by the Green Building Initiative (GBI), Green Globes is a nationally recognized green rating assessment and certification system that ensures projects meet clearly defined criteria in seven assessment areas: Project Management, Site, Energy, Water, Resources, Emissions, and Indoor Environment. In addition to evaluating documentation in each of these performance areas, the Green Globes certification process includes an onsite assessment with a third-party Assessor to verify implementation.
“We are proud that Atworth has been recognized with Green Globes certification,” says Stefano Terricola, Senior Construction Executive at Gilbane Development Company. “This certification highlights our ongoing commitment to sustainable practices and creating environmentally responsible properties.”
Atworth incorporates a variety of sustainable design features and practices that played a significant role in earning its two Green Globes certification. These encompass energy-efficient lighting, optimized cooling and heating systems, eco-friendly appliances, emission reduction strategies, water conservation efforts, and the utilization of recycled materials. These initiatives not only mitigate the property’s environmental footprint but also foster a healthier and more sustainable living environment for its residents.
“Sustainable and attainable housing bridges the gap between environmental stewardship and universal access to safe, affordable living spaces, ensuring a healthier ecosystem for future generations,” said Robert V. Gilbane, Jr., Senior Vice President of Development, Gilbane Development Company. “As community developers, we understand that our responsibilities go beyond those of mere visionaries who bring ideas to life. We’re thrilled that Atworth embodies this high standard of sustainability. Atworth isn’t just a place for College Park residents to call home; it’s a dynamic community where sustainability, affordability, and well-being intersect.”
For more information about Atworth visit their website atworthcollegepark.com.
About Gilbane Development Company
Gilbane Development Company is the real estate development, financing, and ownership arm of Gilbane, Inc., a 150-year-old family-owned company. With over $8.5 billion in development and more than 25,000 units of housing completed/underway, Gilbane Development Company’s projects incorporate every aspect of real estate including: multifamily housing (market rate apartments, student housing, and affordable housing); single-family residential communities; mixed-used developments; healthcare facilities; K-12 schools; government facilities; corporate headquarters; and, many types of facilities delivered through public-private partnerships. To learn more, visit www.gilbaneco.com/development