Via Verde

A New Paradigm for Affordable Housing

Via Verde is a unique 222-unit building built in Queens as an experiment in healthy, sustainable and affordable living for low- and moderate-income residents. Txchnologist takes a tour.

November 11, 2011 - Txchnologist.com

Via Verde: Housing Project for All!

Via Verde is a rebirth to a area that has been suffering economically for decades. The planners chosen for this project are placing a great deal of importance on aesthetics and quality design, not seen in other projects.

October 11, 2011 - The Infrastructurist

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