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The best way to get board – and resident – buy-in for a new project is to research your proposed solution and then sell it. At the Prospect Seeley co-op in Brooklyn, the board first compared the cost of gas line repairs versus switching to electric, and then calculated how to present it to their shareholders. The result? An energy-efficient solution and a happy community.
But even after the job is approved, getting started is another matter. In Jackson Heights, several co-ops are going all in on composting, and their experiences can help your building take those same first steps. Plus, three steps to take to keep a handle on soaring insurance costs; how a change in garbage pick up times will impact building staff; the availability of faster loans for green projects; and smart fixes at St. James Tower and Glenridge Mews. Read it in the digital edition!
