The Bethel Center, Chicago The Bethel Center, a commercial building on the West Side of Chicago
About The Center 23,000 square foot commercial building in underserved West Side neighborhood Houses sandwich and coffee shops, dry- cleaning business, government office and affordable day care center Accessible by public bus and L Train
Financing $4.9 million project $1.3 million in New Markets Tax Credits Funding from Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunitys Division of Energy City of Chicago paid for green roof
Green Features Solar panels and efficient HVAC and water systems reduce energy use by 50% and water use by 30% Built on restored Brownfield site Water-conserving plants and landscaping Paint, carpet and adhesives use low-volatile organic compounds reduces harmful fumes