The Enterprise Green Communities Criteria are the only national standard for healthy, efficient, environmentally friendly affordable homes and apartments. The Criteria were specifically designed to maximize the health, economic and environmental benefits of sustainable development for low-income people on a cost-effective basis for developers.
The Green Criteria contains detailed information that addresses aspects of design, development and operations, such as:
- Integrated Design
- Site, Location and Neighborhood Fabric
- Site Improvements
- Water Conservation
- Energy Efficiency
- Materials Beneficial to the Environment
- Healthy Living Environment
- Operations and Maintenance
