National Community Reinvestment Coalition Concludes Successful Conference
March 16, 2010 Posted by NCRC
Washington, DC - March 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Hundreds of people from community organizations around the country attended the National Community Reinvestment Coalition’s national conference, March 10-13 in Washington, DC. Attendees heard exciting speeches from Rep. Elijah Cummings, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton and HUD Assistant Secretary John Trasviña and FHA Commissioner Dave Stevens, among other administration officials. NCRC also announced the winners of its esteemed National Achievement Awards. Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. presented the awards to seven community leaders during NCRC’s 20th anniversary conference on March 12, in Washington, DC. Detailed information about the winners and the awards follows below
NeighborWorks’ Achieving Excellence Program Named Finalist for National Housing Conference “Pioneering Housing Strategies” Award
January 25, 2010 Posted by NeighborWorks
Washington, D.C. - January 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today NeighborWorks America, the nation’s leading trainer of community development professionals, announced that its Achieving Excellence program was a finalist for the National Housing Conference’s “Pioneering Housing Strategies” award. The award acknowledges forward-thinking strategies that are changing the way we approach affordable housing and community development initiatives.
SECRETARY DONOVAN ANNOUNCES THE FIRST RECOVERY ACT GREEN RETROFIT GRANT FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
January 13, 2010 Posted by HUD
Award to NYC Project will create green jobs and reduce energy costs. WASHINGTON, DC - January 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced that nearly 200 apartment units in New York City will become more energy efficient as the result of $3.6 million in funding being awarded today to Jonathan Rose Companies, a New York-based property owner and developer. It is the first award to be announced under HUD’s new Green Retrofit Program for Multifamily Housing, created through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Green Retrofit Program is providing $250 million nationally to reduce energy costs, cut water consumption, and improve indoor air quality. Additional grant awards will be made under this program over the next few months on a rolling basis.
Environmental Certification Awarded to Boise VA Benefits Office
December 29, 2009 Posted by RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - December 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office in Boise, Idaho, was recently recognized by an independent group for reducing its environmental impact. The U.S. Green Building Council recently awarded its “gold” rating for the construction design of the 25,000 square-foot facility
Builders of Hope Honored With NHC 2009 “Pioneering Housing Strategies” Award
December 15, 2009 Posted by NHC
WASHINGTON, DC - December 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Commerce Secretary Gary Locke commends the European Union and 16 of its members for today ratifying the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright Treaty and WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (collectively, the “WIPO Internet Treaties”). With yesterday’s event, the European Union and all 27 European Union member states have ratified the WIPO Internet Treaties. These treaties provide U.S. rights-holders doing business in the European Union increased protection, and thereby enable U.S. businesses to grow, secure investment and create jobs.
NAIOP Sustainable Development Award Honors ProLogis and Forest City Covington: Projects to be honored at Development ‘09: The Annual Meeting for Commercial Real Estate, August 25, 2009
August 25, 2009 Posted by RealEstateRama
HERNDON, VA - August 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial and mixed-use real estate, today announced that it has selected two development companies as the recipients of its annual Sustainable Development Award.
Edward Mazria Receives the 2009 Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing
July 17, 2009 Posted by USGBC
The Hanley Foundation to present first annual Hanley Award and $50,000 grant to a pioneering architect, author, educator and visionary
Washington, D.C. - July 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Santa Fe, N.M., architect and champion of building energy efficiency Edward Mazria, AIA was named this year’s winner of The Hanley Award for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing. Mazria was selected from among 18 distinguished nominees by a panel of judges that comprised Michael J. Hanley, president of The Hanley Foundation; Frank Anton, CEO of Hanley Wood; Steven Winter, FAIA, president of Steven Winter Associates; Allison Ewing, AIA, principal of Hays + Ewing Design Studio; and Sarah Susanka, FAIA, principal of Susanka Studios.
TERWILLIGER HONORED WITH NHC 2009 “HOUSING PERSON OF THE YEAR” AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP IN MULTI-FAMILY AND WORKFORCE HOUSING
June 9, 2009 Posted by NHC
U.S. Representative Frank Presented With the “Carl A. S. Coan, Sr., Public Service Award” for Superior Service in Affordable Housing and Community Development. Washington, DC - June 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The National Housing Conference (NHC), the United Voice for Housing, honored J. Ronald Terwilliger, chairman of both Trammell Crow Residential (TCR) and Habitat for Humanity International, with the prestigious 2009 “Housing Person of the Year” Award at its 37th Annual Gala on June 3. The award recognizes Terwilliger for his role as one of the nation’s leading advocates in providing housing that is affordable to all, in particular, for his ongoing commitment to multi-family and workforce housing. Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry Cisneros and former Congressman Rick Lazio (R-NY) served as co-chairs for the Gala, which was held at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC.
USGBC’s Greenbuild Conference and Expo Three Time Recipient of IMEX Green Meetings Award
June 3, 2009 Posted by USGBC
Washington, DC - June 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today announced that it has been awarded the IMEX Green Meetings Award in recognition of the 2008 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, which took place in Boston, Mass. This is the third time that the USGBC has accepted this honor for demonstrating an unwavering dedication to minimizing the show’s impact on the environment. Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building, and convenes the building industry for three days of outstanding educational sessions, renowned speakers, green building tours, seminars and networking events.
NeighborWorks America Honors Los Alamos National Bank’s William C. Enloe with 2009 NeighborWorks Business Leadership Award
May 7, 2009 Posted by NeighborWorks
Washington, D.C. - May 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — NeighborWorks America announced William C. Enloe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Los Alamos National Bank in Santa Fe, N.M., recipient of the 2009 NeighborWorks Business Leadership Award. Launched in 2007, the NeighborWorks Business Leadership Award recognizes an outstanding community volunteer from the private sector each year. Recipients are honored for their contributions to the goals and success of the local NeighborWorks organization and to the NeighborWorks network.
