Logan Commons, the latest addition to the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority’s portfolio, was awarded a prestigious Gold LEED rating. This achievement reflects its successful completion of a rigorous, multi-stage review process that spanned pre-certification, construction, and post-construction.
A Gold LEED Rating is a complex and prestigious rating to achieve in the housing industry for sustainability. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the performance rating evaluates the environmental functions of buildings and measures their sustainability for the future. It is recognized worldwide as the industry standard for green buildings, and it provides a “framework for healthy, efficient, carbon and cost-saving green buildings.” The four levels of LEED are based on a point system as buildings earn points for specific criteria in categories such as energy efficiency, water conservation, and indoor environmental quality. A Gold rating represents a project’s comprehensive approach of best practices in terms of energy conservation, a reduction in water usage, and enhanced indoor air quality. Bennett Point is an exemplary model of sustainability as it offers energy-efficient appliances, HVAC systems, elevators, and much more. The low-flush toilets afford a reduction of water usage and a financial savings.
Logan Commons is a four-story new building located in the heart of Findlay Market in downtown Cincinnati. Additionally, Logan is specially designed for seniors with many adaptations and specialty updates to assist them in living independently. There are 42 units, with four designated as two-bedroom. The low-income affordability fosters a diverse, inclusive community in the heart of downtown Cincinnati and the center of Hamilton County.
