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June Key Delta House
Once products are shipped across the ocean, the steel containers that keep materials safe are usually left behind at the port to be recycled or reused for other applications. The Portland Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, an international sisterhood of Black college educated women, will convert these orphaned containers into a community center for its members and neighbors. The expansion to the site’s existing structure, a former gas station, will also recycle insulated window units, use rainwater for toilet flushing and divert stormwater from the sewer with bioswales and permeable pavers. The June Key Delta House Community Center is also registered for the Living Building Challenge, a testament to Delta Sigma Theta’s commitment to its members and the community.
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