Zero-Energy Ready, Mixed-Income Homes Slated For City of Pittsburgh’s Garfield Neighborhood

Pittsburgh-based housing start-up Module, which creates urban homes that can be expanded as the owner’s needs, family or lifestyle changes, has closed on land and financing for its latest four-unit, Zero Energy Ready, mixed-income development in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood.

Module is partnering with the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh to deliver high-quality homes that will contribute to sustainable neighborhood development in Garfield and create a new standard for urban home construction. 

The homes in Garfield will be built to the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Standard, which means lower utility bills, less maintenance and healthier materials in the home. 

Located on three vacant parcels on Black Street, the development will include one affordable house, one market rate house and a duplex. 

Situated on the edge of Pittsburgh’s historic Highland Park, the new homes will be accessible by bus, on foot or by bike, and the home sites are situated between rows of historic Garfield homes. 

Homes will include a backyard and deck for entertaining; permeable parking pad in front providing off-street parking or use as a patio space.

Construction, led by local contractor BlockHouse Residential, has already begun. Both the affordable and market rate homes are available for presale and the market rate home is listed in partnership with Piatt Sotheby’s. 

Upon completion of this development, Module plans to continue building right-sized projects on vacant lots throughout the City.

For more information on Module homes, visit the Module website. Media questions should be directed to Madeline Farina, Module 412-368-3412 or send email to: madeline@modulehousing.com. 

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[Posted: January 6, 2020]  www.PaEnvironmentDigest.com