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Hilliard House in Henrico County, VA

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Hilliard House, a transitional facility in Henrico County, Virginia, is a notable example of environmentally sound and affordable housing.

Photo © David Stover 2000
On July 25, 2000, the Henrico Community Housing Corporation in Virginia celebrated the opening of Hilliard House, a transitional housing facility near Richmond for up to 30 women and children. Thanks largely to the efforts of HCHC Board President Karl Bren,

Hilliard House is also a distinctly green project. The $1.2 million project included the renovation of an existing house and barn, and the construction of four new structures. “The green features are an integral part of our overall program design of healing and respect for all living things,” notes Bren. Everything from site protection during construction and native landscaping to energy efficiency, low-toxicity materials, and water conservation was included in the facility. For more details, contact Elizabeth Palen, executive director, at 804/261-0818, or HCHcorp@aol.com.

Published September 1, 2000

(2000, September 1). Hilliard House in Henrico County, VA. Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/newsbrief/hilliard-house-henrico-county-va

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