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2010 Land Development Council's Excellence in Community Development Awards |
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On September 23rd at the Maryland Historical Society, the HBAM Land Development Council will present it's 17th Annual Excellence in Community Developments awards. Per the judging criteria, all entries will be evaluated on sensitivity to the environment, sustainable design.
Download your 2010 LDC entry packet
Attend the LDC Awards
Directions to the Maryland Historical Society
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2009 LDC Award Winners Announced |
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HBAM Announces the 2009 Excellence in Community Development Awards
Individual Awards of Excellence
Developer of the Year – Jeff Hettleman
Consultant of the Year – John Gessner
Contractor of the Year – Jim Barron
Lifetime Achievement Award – Dennis Gilligan
2009 Projects of the Year
Project: The Ritz Carlton Residences, Inner Harbor, Baltimore
Developer: RXR Realty
Consultant-Engineer: STV
Location: Baltimore City
This project typifies the challenges of a complex conversion from brownfield to luxurious urban residential enclave. Substantial compromises were required to meet the demands of Baltimore City and the adjacent Federal Hill community. The construction of a promenade, the length of the entire project, adjacent to the inner harbor was required as well as the replacement and upgrade of an existing 48” storm drain running through the project which requires continual maintenance to collect and remove debris. During the entitlement process a total redesign of the project, shifting from high rise to low rise, and the elimination of the hotel component was required. The height of the structures was also limited by Baltimore City and the Federal Hill Community Association. Being able to place 6 individual buildings on this 5.5 acre site took many years of planning and design. Five acres of the building site accommodates the underground parking structure over which the entire above grade structure rests on a 24 inch structural slab. The floor of the underground parking garage sits 4 feet below the Inner Harbor mean water level. An extensive underground pumping system carries off all subsurface and surface water entering the site. The most obvious development challenges originated from the poor soil conditions and the extensive water infiltration from the adjacent harbor.
Project: Silo Point
Developer: Turner Development Group
Consultant-Engineer: STV
Location: Baltimore City
The developers of this project went to the surrounding community very early holding numerous community meetings to gain their input into the project. The design of the townhouse section and the condo units atop the garage emulated those found in the existing community of Locust Point. Most importantly the developer was able to retain much of the existing structure into the construction of the new units. A majority of developments face their challenges in the land design, but this project incurred its challenges in the demolition and reconstruction of the project while incorporating the existing building features with the new.
2009 Awards of Excellence
Project: Worthington Green
Developer: MacKenzie Communities, LLC
Consultant-Engineer: Morris & Richie Associates
Location: Baltimore County, MD
Project: Hallie Hills Farm
Developer: Woodhaven Building & Development, Inc.
Consultant-Engineer: Carroll Land Services
Location: Carroll County, MD
Project: Chapel Greens
Developer: Pennrose Properties, LLC
Owner: Enterprise Homes
Consultant-Engineer: Johnson Consulting Engineering
Architect: Hord Coplan Macht
Location: Baltimore City, MD
Project: Vale Woods
Developer: Bob Ward Companies
Consultant-Engineer: Morris & Richie Associates
Location: Harford County, MD
Project: Penniman Park Apartments
Developer: Elkridge Town Center, LLC
Consultant-Engineer: Benchmark Engineering
Location: Howard County
Project: Greens at Rolling Road
Developer: Enterprise Homes
Architect: Hord Coplan Macht
Location: Baltimore County
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Land Development Council Awards of Excellence |
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The Land Development Council Award of Excellence program offers recognition to development professionals who provide superior and creative development projects that are sensitive to the community and make appropriate use of the existing natural elements. The LDC awards program serves three purposes:
(1) To promote positive public interest in (perception of) the land development industry,
(2) To recognize excellence in land development for design and quality; and,
(3) To recognize outstanding contributions by companies and individuals to the land development industry.
Projects are available to all HBAM member firms in the State of Maryland, and Adams and York Counties, Pennsylvania.
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