Who We Are

Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) is transforming a low-income neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey from blighted lots into an urban eco-village. Leading the revitalization of an emerging arts and cultural district, LPCCD is one of the nation’s best practices in sustainable urban development. The project includes 300 LEED United States Green Building Council certified units, music festivals, historic restoration projects and the Museum of African American Music, a Smithsonian Affiliate.       

Housing

LPCCD is proud to announce plans for the first viewing and open house for six new LEED certified three-unit buildings –The Washington Street Mixed Use Buildings. These units feature 3800 square feet, Energy Star appliances, low-flow water fixtures, super insulated building materials, low-VOC paints, durable, sustainable building materials, and special heating and cooling filters to improve air quality –essentials for the perfect green living space.  The Washington Street Mixed Use Buildings were developed in part by generous support from Wachovia, Local Initiative Support Corporation and PSEG. Currently, LPCCD is the largest LEED Homes provider in the State of New Jersey. Interested homebuyers are welcome to attend a special open house which will be held on July 24, 2008 from 5:30pm-9:30pm. To request more information or schedule an appointment to view these homes, email us at info@lpccd.org.   See more of our upcoming green building projects at www.lincolnparkvillage.com.
 

GreenCAP

This year LPCCD launched a new program – The Green Collar Apprenticeship Program (GreenCAP). With a commitment to clean energy, sustainable development and well-paying jobs in mind, the program will aid the creation of a local, skilled green collar workforce. GreenCAP will train Newark residents including veterans, underserved young people and formerly incarcerated men and women in the construction trades of HVAC, plumbing and electrical. It is designed to promote individuals from entry level construction workers to laborers. Current partners include the City of Newark, YouthBuild Newark, NewarkWorks, The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice and Essex County Technical and Vocational High Schools. Participants will receive classroom training, apprenticeship and onsite training on green construction methods. What makes the program so unique? GreenCAP prepares individuals in the community to participate in the emerging green economy and earn livable wages. 

Lincoln Park Music Festival

LPCCD strives to develop audiences’ appreciation for contemporary, traditional and emerging artists by producing an annual music festival that further supports community revitalization efforts. Our goal is to present performances and multi-disciplinary expressions of outstanding artistic quality. In 2007, the Lincoln Park Music Festival welcomed over 15,000 people over four days celebrating jazz, gospel, house and old school hip-hop music. This year, expect more of the same, but better! Don’t miss performances by James Moody, The Clark Sisters, DJ Joe Claussell, Rock Steady crew and many more through July 25-27, 2008. Be sure to join the email list to receive updates! Click here for the full festival schedule.