1 Changing the Landscape, Changing LivesSponsored by: Changing the Landscape, Changing Lives
2 Changing the Landscape, Changing LivesHow are neighborhoods are embracing sustainability as they are transformed/revitalized? How are existing businesses learning new skills to create “sustainable communities”? How does energy conservation and weatherization turn into green savings for homeowners? What does sustainability looks like in various communities? Why are sustainable communities are the way of the future? Sponsored by: ClearArc Capital
3 Moderator: Scott Hassell, Director of Environmental Sustainability, Fifth Third BankPanelists: Alice Kennedy, Deputy Commissioner for Green, Healthy and Sustainable Homes, Baltimore Department of Housing and Community Development Sister Barbara Busch, Executive Director, Working in Neighborhoods Jock Pitts, President, People Working Cooperatively
4 Panel Discussion
5 This Is What Happens When Good People Work Together 2017 Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit Jock J. Pitts, President People Working Cooperatively
6 Our Future – Mission Our Values Focus on Clients Foster Teamwork“For over 42 years, People Working Cooperatively performs critical home repairs and services so that low income homeowners can remain in their homes living independently and healthier in a safe, sound environment.” Our Values Focus on Clients Foster Teamwork Do Our Best Work Use Our Resources Wisely Build Partnerships
7 Fast facts… Our clients… Over 17 counties served in OH, KY & INEmergency service 365 days a year Average over 9,400 services annually More than 4,000 volunteers, completing over 1,200 services Our clients… Over 5,000 households served annually – Over 50% are elderly head of household Typical income is under $13,500 a year Greater than 30% of households have children under 18 in the home
8 Sustainability People Working Cooperatively (PWC)The “Whole House” strategy encourages individual and community Sustainability
9 Our Services – Whole House Strategies toward SustainabilityCritical Home Repair Energy Conservation Modifications for Mobility Whole Home
10 Sustainable Future is a Healthy EnvironmentCritical Home Repairs Functionality: Plumbing HVAC Electrical Carpentry Roofing Specialty Skills: Lead Remediation Energy Conservation – Healthy Homes Certified Aging Specialists (CAPS)
11 Sustainable Future is Care of our EnvironmentEnergy Conservation We provide no cost, professional energy saving services to income-qualified customers: Comprehensive energy conservation services Embracing a Weatherization plus health approach
12 Sustainable Future is to Ensure Quality of LifeModifications For Mobility Home modifications help some of our clients live safely in their homes and assist with their mobility and independence. They include: Grab Bars Bathroom Modifications Handicapped-accessible Ramps Kitchen Modifications
13 Volunteer Provided ServicesSustainable Future is Participation & Partnership Volunteer Provided Services One of the largest volunteer programs in the region. Many opportunities to become involved. Tangible community impact: over 4,000 volunteers from the greater Cincinnati area volunteered 30,000 hours of service last year. Volunteers helping out in their own community – having an immediate and visible impact on their neighbors. Repair Affair, Prepare Affair, Toolbelt Ball
14 Whole Home Innovation Center Sustainable Future - Now and TomorrowRemodeling Design Education Health .
15 EXPANDED COMMUNITY HEALTH FOCUSPWC’s Broad Value for Clients and Communities Cadmus Study – Phase I Higher Sale Price + 10% Increased Self-Sufficiency +$200,000 utility paymts Academic Performance + 15% Reading + 17% Math Surrounding Homes Value Increase + 3% Flexibility & Mobility $54,000/Yr Improved Health + 44% reported Energy Conservation Ave Savings $284/Yr EXPANDED COMMUNITY HEALTH FOCUS
16 Burdensome Medical ExpensesVulnerability Cycle Aging Homes Chronic Health Issues Burdensome Medical Expenses Low Income
17 MEASURABLE HEALTH BENEFITSPWC’s MEASURABLE HEALTH BENEFITS
18 Housing Hazards Addressed by PWC
19 How PWC Services Improve HealthSUSTAINABLE FUTURE Reduce Respiratory Afflictions Reduce Conditions and Diseases Related to Excess Heat and Cold Reduce Injuries from Falls
20 Home-based environmental interventions significantly reduce:Measurable Benefits of Decreased Respiratory Afflictions SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Home-based environmental interventions significantly reduce: Asthma, COPD, and other respiratory illnesses Costs to our health care system and society 1 Interventions reduce: Visits to health care professionals Visits to Emergency Department or Urgent Care Center Hospital stays Measured benefits: Interventions with low-cost home improvement measures and education produced health-related benefits ranging from 5.3 to 14 times the costs. 2 Interventions with only education – benefits are less - ranging from 2.03 to 3.58 times cost. 1 Gomez, Reddy, Dixon, Wilson; A Cost-Benefit Analysis of a State-Funded Healthy Homes Program for Residents with Asthma: Findings from the New York State Healthy Neighborhoods Program. Interventions combined home improvements with asthma education. Reddy, Gomez, and Dixon; An Evaluation of a State-Funded Healthy Homes Intervention on Asthma Outcomes in Adults and Children; Represents cost-benefit rations of home-based, multi-trigger, multicomponent interventions.
21 Quality of Life – Healthy EnvironmentSUSTAINABLE FUTURE PWC does not just serve individuals, PWC serves communities. PWC does not just improve homes, PWC improves health.
22 Towards Sustainable FuturePWC’s Expanded Mission Repairing Homes Restoring Pride Improving Health Towards Sustainable Future
23 Diminishing Poverty - Creating SustainabilitySouth Cumminsville Net-Zero Urban Village
24 About WIN Working In Neighborhoods empowers people to make informed choices for themselves and their neighborhoods through Community Building, Home Ownership, and Economic Learning. Community Building Training Technical assistance Youth programs Home Ownership Community engagement Housing development Economic Learning Homebuyer classes Financial stability workshops Energy conservation
25 About South Cumminsville95% Black/African American population Median HH income under $16K/year Three-quarters of households with children are female-headed Nearly one-third of South Cumminsville heads of household are over 65 High rates of infant mortality, asthma, diabetes, etc. Homeownership rate near 50% Residents active in Community Council, Action Team, etc.
26 South Cumminsville – Current ProjectsJob Training & Access Safety & Beautification Health & Fresh Food Walkability & Transportation Housing Youth Education & Engagement
27 Walkability & TransportationCHALLENGES Highway access changes Low car ownership/limited public transit Heavy truck traffic Lack of safe pedestrian crossings Poor condition of sidewalks—impediments to accessibility Walkability audit—US EPA assistance Resident-led Action Team formed Partnership w/City of Cincinnati DOTE Improvements/repairs completed
28 Safety & BeautificationImproving greenspace & parks Addressing vacant/abandoned buildings Clean up of illegal dumpsites/vacant lots Better communication between residents & city departments
29 Health & Fresh Food Project “Cool It” Community Health SurveyWeekly fresh produce stands Community garden improvements & gardening workshops Local Food Local Places –EPA technical assistance grant
30 Youth & Education Summer Youth Camp Afterschool ProgramHoliday Special Events “Walking School Bus” collaboration
31 Jobs & Employment Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area“Hand Up Initiative” Outreach & Partnership Development Job Training Fair Youth Employment
32 Housing WIN SC Housing Development: 60+ units of affordable single family homes to date, low/mod income first-time buyers National Church Residences Herron Street Project “Net Zero” Urban Village: 50 units
33 Urban Village Target AreaSouth Cumminsville WIN Campus Completed Projects Future Projects Urban Village Target Area
34 What is Net-Zero? Consumes less or roughly equal energy than is produced by renewable sources Consumes less energy based on design Tighter building envelopes, intelligent air sealing Increased insulation High efficiency HVAC, water heaters, lighting The Net-Zero and Near Net-Zero Urban Village provides quality, affordable, healthy, energy efficient, sustainable housing Quality infill housing on vacant lots and improved existing housing stock
35 Net-Zero Urban Village BenefitsJobs Training in weatherization installation Health Healthy homes Improve indoor air quality, reduce exposure to pollutants Wealth Building equity Owners, generators, and installers of renewable energy
36 Questions from the Audience