A few weeks ago, we told you about the new car sharing program Connect by Hertz has established at the Seward Park Co-op on Grand Street. But it turns out that’s just one of the green initiatives the cooperative has launched in recent weeks. Preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, Seward Park has invested in new technology, implemented an extensive recycling program and put a major focus on energy conservation.
With more than 1700 apartments, 400 parking space and 50 commercial properties spread across 13 acres the co-op has a sizable carbon footprint. Grand Street might not necessarily be thought of as the epicenter of the green economy, but many residents seem to have embraced the initiatives. Recently the Co-op signed a contract with a company called MyBuilding,org, which designed a slick new web site that’s expected to reduce paper consumption by 75,000 pieces every year. In recognition of the fact that many shareholders are seniors who aren’t all accustomed to doing things online, computer training sessions are being held.
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