Wallick-Hendy Properties Going Green

Renovations at two Wallick-Hendy Properties are underway using environmentally-friendly, sustainable building and renovation methods. With these projects, Wallick-Hendy Properties becomes the second firm in the nation to renovate properties under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Mark to Market Green Initiative.

Eco-Village, a 60-family town home development in Fostoria, OH; and St. Aloysius, a 48-unit, senior housing development in downtown Covington, KT will receive the following green upgrades:

• New Energy Star-rated appliances
• Low VOC and recyclable kitchen cabinets
• Low VOC and recyclable carpeting
• Low E glass windows
• Low flush toilets
• Low flow faucets in kitchens and bathrooms
• Integrated pest management systems
• Additional insulation
• Recycling programs for residents
• Compact fluorescent light bulbs in all lighting fixtures
• A playground using recycled materials at Eco Village
• Wireless utlity and atmosphere monitoring devices that tarck upgrades for HUD

In addition, all residents will receive free training on using environmentally friendly cleaning products.

"We are proud to partner with HUD to green our properties and take a leadership role in this important national effort," said Wallick-Hendy Properties President Bob Daines.