2026–27 · City-wideSubmitted in Korean
Retrofit old homes and add rooftop solar
Resident asks to retrofit old houses so they remain livable and energy efficient, and to add solar panels to roofs, which could make housing more affordable.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text, submitted in Korean.
The resident's idea, as submitted
Submitted in KoreanThe idea
Try to retrofit old houses to make sure there still viable to live in and to increase energy efficiency to take stress off the old energy grid. And add more solar panels possible to the roofs of buildings.
Who it helps and why
Could make housing more affordable for people in a lower income bracket.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 4, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Facilities
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- Dunk the Vote
- Submission language
- Korean
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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