- Public Parking – In addition to providing ample parking for the residents of the project 50 spaces will be allocated for public parking to assist in alleviating parking congestion in the 5th Ward.
- Home Ownership – Increased home ownership will directly impact overall quality of life issues in the area and reduce crime as the area becomes more densely populated. Property owners typically invest in their neighborhoods to create a sense of community.
- Affordable Housing – In an effort to draw and respond to the needs of young people, service and managerial class, a number of units within Rivianna will be affordable.
- Union Labor - All on-site companies providing construction services will be signatory to the local labor union bargaining agreements entitling all workers to a family living wage which translates to economically stronger neighborhoods.
- MBE/WBE – Twenty five percent (25%) of the on-site workforce will be minority or women workers. The Rivianna Group, LLC is committed to providing opportunities for those traditionally left out of good paying construction jobs.
- Workforce Training – All construction companies working on the site will be encouraged to collaborate with agencies such as Big Step, to provide workforce training by dovetailing into the local area’s union apprenticeship job training programs.
- Sustainable Design – The Rivianna Group, LLC is committed to sustainable design and green construction practices. The design of the building is 50% more energy efficient than a baseline building and that in turn reduces our dependency upon fossil fuel and foreign oils.
- LEED – Our sustainable design approach will translate into a Silver LEED rating. Our design approach will be measured against quantifiable methods.
- Artist CO-OP – An artists’ CO-OP is being considered and will include a gallery on the main river walk level featuring the work of co-op artists and artists from the community they are mentoring.
- Public River Access – Encourage public use of the Milwaukee River and develop a constituency for the river through the services and potential educational programs offered by The Residences @ Rivianna, Hotel Rivianna or selected service vendors, such as scuba diving and others that may be providing services to the transient travelers.
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