The Seventy-Six complex explores new boundaries in sustainable development while being environmentally conscious and economically and socially considerate.
The project location on Second Avenue is in the heart of the South End neighborhood. The mixed-use Complex features healthy, smart, eco-friendly environments. As proof of concept, this project exceeds state initiatives in sustainability and creates new opportunities for the local community. The Complex promotes well-being for every resident, partner, and employee. The Seventy-Six project represents a more robust and balanced ecosystem that will continue to be a positive impact on future generations.
The Seventy-Six will be the first triple Net Zero (Energy, Water, and Waste) multifamily/mixed-use project in the United States. The project seeks to create a complete transformation of the area, including the creation of economic and environmental equity by integrating scalable ownership models into businesses and homes.
A radically sustainable infrastructure with high quality, affordable, and flexible housing that meets universal design and accessibility requirements that can accommodate aging, changes in family size, and alternative living arrangements.
This Zero Impact Development will create 100% of energy demand with renewable sources, conserve 100% of water consumed, recycle, and compost 100% of generated waste. Distributing water and energy infrastructure, by using shared and scalable energy generation and water treatment to create energy resilience and eliminate combined sewage/ storm outflows; the project will also be able to integrate regional food production and urban farming infrastructure using various techniques including vertical gardens and marine organism/ terrestrial aquaculture, to establish stable food markets, affordable high-quality foods, and workforce opportunities.
The Living Machine will utilize and demonstrate interdependent biological cycles to grow, clean, and maintain the environment including constructed wetlands, organic composting, and water reuse; which will help to achieve environmental justice by providing clean air, water, and nutritious foods in a non-toxic material environment.
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About The Seventy-Six
The Living Machine will utilize and demonstrate interdependent biological cycles to grow, clean, and maintain the environment including constructed wetlands, organics composting, and water reuse; that will help to achieve environmental justice by providing clean air, water, and nutritious foods in a non-toxic material environment
Development Highlights
- Location: Albany, NY
- Type: Affordable housing community
- Size: 30,000 SF
- Status: In Progress, 2023