# Jefferson Park Terrace: Learn About the Sustainability

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/01/jefferson-park-terrace-learn-about-the-sustainability/
- Published: 2015-01-10T03:17:54-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

One of Mercy Housings Jefferson Park Terrace is California’s newest projects. For
Jefferson Park Terrace houses 60 low income families and those living with HIV/AIDS.
Now it will be the recipient of a prestigious 2014 Sustainability Award. All from
the US Green Building Council, Los Angeles Chapter.

![USGBC LA](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image6.
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## LEED: Jefferson Park Terrace

As a LEED Certified Gold Building which is located in the South Central area of 
Los Angeles. For it embraces the newest technology along with tradition. Especially
because the building was erected on the site of the very first Fatburger hamburger
stand. One which was founded in 1952 by African American [entrepreneur](https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/09/reducing-energy-waste-while-working-remotely/)
Lovie Yancey. The original hamburger stand has been incorporated into the building’s
design. Moreover, it has been preserved as a beacon of Black entrepreneurship.  
That’s especially in the historic Jefferson Park neighborhood.

![ Not only does Jefferson Park Terrace feature the original Fatburger hamburger
stand built into its foundation, it's also a Gold LEED Certified Building](https://
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“We are immensely grateful to be recognized by the L.A. Chapter of the US Green 
Building Council for this very important honor,” said Mercy Housing California President,
Doug Shoemaker. “Jefferson Park Terrace features state-of-the-art environmental 
practices.  All the while it’s honoring the past.  Especially as a testament of 
what is possible through the collaborative work of our staff, our partners in local
government, banking, architecture and design.”

#### US Green Building Council loves Jefferson Park Terrace

Dominique Smith, Executive Director of the US Green Building Council – Los Angeles
Chapter commented: “Jefferson Park Terrace exemplifies the type of socially diverse
urban living that enhances the quality of life for residents. We’re proud to recognize
the project team for their leadership in the Los Angeles region.”

In addition to the building’s sustainability features, which include efficient construction
methods and materials, robust insulation, low flow plumbing throughout, Energy Star
appliances, a high efficiency irrigation system which includes the use of [gray water](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/09/gray-water-for-your-home/)
from washing machines to water native, drought tolerant landscaping and a solar 
photovoltaic power system, residents at Jefferson Park Terrace enjoy a rich array
of amenities including outdoor community picnic, barbeque and playground areas, 
a computer center and meeting room, and an on-site resident services coordinator
and building manager. The building was designed to evoke the Streamline Modern style
as a means of bridging the traditional Craftsmen neighborhood and the midcentury
Fatburger stand.

#### Sustainability Innovation Award

The Sustainability Innovation Award, given out annually by the US Green Building
Council of Los Angeles, recognizes best building design or constructed residential,
commercial, neighborhood, development and non-profit projects that demonstrate the
systematic integration of [sustainability and LEED certification standards](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/02/lg-sustainability-standard-for-kitchen-appliances/).

Not only does Jefferson Park Terrace feature the original Fatburger hamburger stand
built into its foundation. Now it’s finally also a Gold LEED Certified Building.

Source: Mercy Housing California [Mercy Housing California (MHC)](https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/)

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