RALEIGH, N.C. –- The Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro has been honored with the 2025 Housing North Carolina Award for Excellence in Sustainability for its Park Court Apartments complex, marking a significant achievement in sustainable affordable housing development.
The award recognizes Park Court Apartments as an exemplary model of how environmental responsibility and historic preservation can create safe, affordable housing that benefits both residents and the surrounding community.
Historic Property Transformed with Green Technology
Originally built in 1962, Park Court Apartments has undergone a comprehensive renovation that transformed the property into 48 energy-efficient residential units. The project successfully integrated multiple sustainable strategies while maintaining the site’s historic character.
Key sustainability features of the renovation include:
- Low-flow water fixtures and drought-tolerant landscaping
- Reuse of existing construction materials
- Significant diversion of construction waste from landfills
- Non-toxic pest control management systems
- High-efficiency plumbing fixtures designed to reduce water consumption
Impressive Environmental Impact
The environmental benefits of Park Court’s sustainability initiatives are substantial. According to project data, the complex’s energy savings are equivalent to diverting 168 tons of waste from landfills annually and planting 12,010 trees each year.
The development also prioritized the use of previously developed sites, ensuring that no new ground or vegetation was disturbed during construction – a practice that helps preserve local ecosystems while maximizing urban land use efficiency.
LEED Gold Certification Achievement
Park Court Apartments has earned LEED v4.1 Gold certification, a prestigious recognition in green building standards that validates the project’s comprehensive approach to sustainability.
“Park Court Apartments sets a strong example for sustainability in affordable housing,” said Scott Farmer, executive director of the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, who presented the award plaque to the Housing Authority of the City of Goldsboro. “Its LEED v4.1 Gold certification is an incredible accomplishment and should serve as a model for future projects.”
Part of Statewide Recognition Program
The 2025 Housing North Carolina Awards program is celebrating its 36th year of recognizing excellence in affordable housing development. Awards are presented in four categories: community impact, creative partnerships, excellence in sustainability, and innovation in housing.
The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency is presenting awards at each winning property, and award recipients will participate in a special recognition panel at the 2025 NC Affordable Housing Conference in Raleigh on September 30.
About the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency
The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency operates as a self-supporting public agency dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing opportunities throughout the state. Since its establishment by the General Assembly, the Agency has financed more than 321,320 affordable homes and apartments, representing a total investment of $34.4 billion in North Carolina communities.
For more information about the Agency and its programs, visit www.HousingBuildsNC.com.
