Project
Betty Green Apartments
Residential: Affordable Multi Family
Boston, MA | 2025
- 75.4K GSF
- 2 Companies
About
Located in the heart of Jackson Square, Betty Greene Apartments is a model for high performance affordable housing that balances economy with high-quality dwelling and community spaces. The 100% affordable, transit-oriented, 65-unit development for Urban Edge is built on a previously developed site within walking distance of the MBTA Orange Line, and several bus routes, shops, and services. Named for longtime community advocate Betty Greene, the project honors her commitment to housing, education, and youth opportunity while offering individuals and families a place to live with dignity and stability.
Project Owner
Urban Edge
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero Ready
Project Size in GSF
75.4K
Category of height
Mid-Rise
Number of residential units
65
How is the building all-electric for heating?
Air-source Heat Pump, Ground-source Heat Pump
Is the service hot water all-electric?
Not Applicable
What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?
Unspecified
On-site renewable energy
0%
Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?
Yes
The construction cost difference from "conventional" to being net zero "ready" (including incentives) for this building is
-1% to 1%
Certifications related to Energy / Carbon
LEED, PHIUS
Site EUI Energy Use Intensity is the amount of energy a project uses per square foot over the course of a year. Site EUI = Annual Energy Use (kBtus) / Building(s) Area (ft²) / One Year (yr)
21.4 kBtu/sf/year
Net Site EUI
0.0 kBtu/sf/year
The EUI is
Modeled
What is the climate zone for this project?
5A Cool Humid
