Green Urbanism
Green Schools
New Orleans Recovery School District
When Global Green expanded its effort in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, schools became a critical component of its rebuilding efforts there. The goal of this initiative was to create healthier classrooms and more energy efficient schools that in turn improve student performance and save money for school districts, while helping to protect the environment and reducing carbon emissions. The NOLA Green Schools Initiative was possible by a grant from the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund. Two types of school projects were funded - the green rehab of four Green Seed Schools and the complete remodel and construction of two Green Model Schools.
Green Seed Schools
The Green Seed Schools program was the first component of the Green Schools Initiative. Four schools were selected and designated as "Green Seed Schools" - A.P. Tureaud Elementary School, The International School, Dr. Martin Luther King Elementary School, and Gentilly Terrace Elementary School. Each school received up to $75,000 in grant funds toward energy audits, technical assistance, and improvements to increase energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and if feasible, create on-site renewable energy generation.
Green Model Schools
The Model Green Schools program is the second and more ambitious phase of the NOLA Green Schools Initiative. This program has resulted in the creation of high performance showcase green schools including the major rehabilitation of one school and the new construction of another school.
The two Model Green Schools received over $720,000 (combined) worth of green upgrades and technical assistance with a goal of achieving LEED for Schools Silver certification. The Model Green Schools program allowed for a comprehensive menu of improvements that contributed to model green environmental conditions in the building such as improved acoustics, lighting, and indoor air quality, and greater reductions in water and energy use. The two schools selected for this program were Andrew H. Wilson Elementary School and L.B. Landry High School.
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