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Team Work Pays Off: Louisiana Landmarks Society Honors The Pythian
By Green Coast on 3 Apr 2018
Calling it a “transformative restoration” the Louisiana Landmarks Society will recognize The Pythian with a 2018 historic preservation award in the category of “Commercial Restoration/Rehabilitation.” The building now houses 69 mixed-income apartments, the soon-to-be open Pythian Market, offices, and an event space. more…
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Green Coast Named a Finalist for National Award
By Green Coast on 28 Mar 2018
Years ago when Green Coast was more of an idea than a reality, the fledgling company applied for a grant, which they didn’t get because, as one grant judge put it, “it sounds great but they’ll never be able to do it.” Twelve years later, they’re not only doing it, but the New Orleans-based company is seen as a national leader in sustainable development. Recently, Smart Growth America(), a preeminent advocacy organization, announced Green Coast President Will Bradshaw as a finalist for a LOCUS Leadership Award, which honors real estate developers and investors who demonstrate a commitment to walkable and sustainable communities. more…
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Employee Spotlight: Pythian Market’s Faith Akgun
By Green Coast on 28 Mar 2018
Standing on the roof of the The Pythian building, Faith Akgun is talking about her new position as assistant general manager for the Pythian Market, but she can’t help also mentioning the view from atop this historic nine-story property. “You can really see so much from here: downtown, the Super Dome, City Hall and even the French Quarter,” Akgun says. “Not a bad place to start your work day.” more…
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Energy Smart: Innovative program builds local economy and cuts down on utility costs
By Green Coast on 28 Feb 2018
It’s said that you don’t mess with success, but that’s precisely what Entergy New Orleans and the New Orleans City Council did with the Energy Smart program in 2017. And it made the energy program better, providing more incentives and opportunities for significant energy savings. more…
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Veteran REALTOR Jason Riggs Joins Green Coast Realty
By Green Coast on 26 Feb 2018
Riggs brings many years of experience as a REALTOR, specializing in bank owned foreclosure properties, first time homebuyers, and historic tax credit property investments. more…
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Recent Press
Suing and doing: Louisiana developing strategy to meet federal Clean Power Plan, despite court chall
The Advocate
31 Mar 2016
Program reinforces older houses to withstand weather and cut insurance costs
The New Orleans Advocate
11 Aug 2015
New Orleans Goes with the Flow. Ten years after Katrina, the city learns to live with water.
Architectural Record
15 Jul 2015
