MILWAUKEE, Aug. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson
Controls stood with Tulane University to help quickly rebuild and
resume classes within five months after Hurricane Katrina's
devastation in 2005. Ten years later, Johnson Controls is proudly
continuing its commitment to Tulane and
the New Orleans community with
annual donations, totaling $1
million, to help fund the Tulane City Center, a non-profit
building design organization founded by the Tulane School of
Architecture to rejuvenate its community.
For an inside look at Tulane
University's revitalization and the Tulane City Center's
ongoing community efforts in partnership with Johnson Controls,
visit
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7604631-johnson-controls-tulane-univ-hurricane-katrina/.
"Ten years ago we stood on a flooded campus - our students and
staff were displaced throughout the country," said Yvette Jones, executive vice president for
university relations and development, Tulane
University. "Together with partners like Johnson Controls,
we made a commitment to resume classes within five short months.
Our community needed Tulane back up on
its feet and we had to deliver on our promise."
Johnson Controls and university officials quickly activated the
right resources to ensure a successful spring semester. Emergency
generators supplied more than 12 megawatts of power to get
restoration under way, and electrical and mechanical systems across
the uptown campus were rebuilt. The company went on to improve the
energy and operational efficiency throughout the uptown campus and
Johnson Controls employees continue to work onsite to ensure
optimal building performance.
"Tulane needed help then, and
New Orleans continues to need help
today. We proudly have committed $1
million to help revitalize the community with projects that
advance the lives of Louisiana
residents and their families," says Bill
Jackson, president, Building Efficiency, Johnson
Controls.
The company's financial commitment helps fund the Tulane City
Center's education, advocacy and project design services throughout
New Orleans. Each year, the Tulane
City Center rigorously reviews and selects new design projects. Now
in the sixth year of Johnson Controls' annual giving, the Tulane
City Center has successfully implemented more than 80 projects,
including the Grow Dat Youth Farm, an urban garden that's produced
more than 10,000 pounds of healthy food each year for local
residents while teaching young leaders valuable life skills.
Johnson Controls funds also helped open Parisite Skate Park, named
after its proximity to Paris Avenue, which has helped more than
5,000 young residents channel their energy and athletic skills in a
safe recreational environment.
"Every year our students embark on new design efforts to give
back to our community, while getting real world experience in the
architectural field. It's a win-win for everyone that helps improve
New Orleans one project at a
time," said Kenneth Schwartz, dean,
Tulane School of Architecture.
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About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and
industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our
170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions
to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings;
lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid
and electric vehicles; and seating components and systems for
automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our
roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room
thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market
share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and
making our customers successful. In 2015, Corporate Responsibility
Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #14 company in its
annual "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. For additional
information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com or follow
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