Each home under construction through the WHPP is individually coordinated and executed. Stakeholders, volunteers, and Habitat for Humanity staff are involved in the process throughout the entire project – including charrettes. This project has also emphasized the importance of student engagement.
10. Project results :
What are the current results of the project in terms of Outcomes:
12. Unexpected / unplanned results:
A. Outcomes – The WHPP has currently completed 9 projects including: gut rehabs, new constructions, a community garden, lead paint removal, patio installations, landscaping, and general home maintenance. The project has 7 more homes that are still in progress.
B. Outputs – The WHPP has helped to develop one of the most eclectic neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI. This has been done through building construction and relationship building through volunteers and Habitat for Humanity staff.
13.Core Partners:
(who are the main partners of your project?) City of Grand Rapids, Dwelling Place, East Hills Council of Neighbors, Ferris State University Energy Center, Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Grand Rapids Area Coalition to End Homelessness, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Grand Rapids Public School Academy of Design & Construction, Hispanic Center of West Michigan, Historic Preservation Commission of Grand Rapids, Image Design LLC, State Housing Development Authority, Wege Foundation, and Wealthy Mainstreet Business Alliance. In addition, each project has a slew of sponsors and In-Kind Donors.
15. Type of involvement:
- Donors
Financial donors from the community to the WHPP were a great influence to this project.
- Habitat For Humanity – Kent County
Habitat Kent made this project possible through staff work, volunteer coordination, and project management.
- Homeowners
Involvement in the WHPP included community partners, volunteers, and Habitat Kent employees.
17. Educational activities:
The WHPP is part of Habitat for Humanity – Kent County. This organization emphasizes the importance of educating homeowners. They do this in an effort to help homeowners maintain their residence by providing resources such as mentors. This is extremely important when it comes to the Net-Zero Energy Home. These residences often have special operating systems that won’t work properly unless the users understand the system.
20. Research & Development (R&D):
Building science professionals recorded and assessed performance metrics for each of the WHPP homes.
21. Research partners:
Ferris State University and Building Science were active research partners in the WHPP homes.