The projects I prioritize are focused on producing more affordable housing built in more sustainable ways. This includes both where and how the housing is built. For example, by locating housing in walkable neighborhoods, we can give families the opportunity to save money on automobile expenses and also decrease their carbon footprint. In terms of how housing is built, we seek to incorporate energy-efficiency measures and low-impact materials in as cost-effective a manner as possible, balancing economic and environmental objectives. We are also particularly interested in improving housing ownership opportunities, since renting is economically unsustainable for many in our region. The nexus of these considerations: ownership of housing in walkable neighborhoods, built with simple, cost-effective energy measures—forms the bullseye of innovative project development for us.