Ten North American developments were selected as winners of the Urban Land Institute's (ULI) Awards for Excellence: The Americas competition. ULI says its Awards for Excellence recognize the full development process of a project, not just its architecture or design. Criteria for the awards include leadership, contribution to the community, innovations, public/private partnership, environmental protection and enhancement, response to societal needs, and financial success.more Commentary: Sustainable Site Design
In every direction you turn today, you hear or see the words green or sustainable. Sustainability is no longer the musing of a few fringe pioneers, but rather a mainstay theme. In our industry, that means delivering more sustainable communities and conserving precious resources for future generations. Much progress has been made in improving the environmental and energy efficiency within large commercial and multi-family buildings themselves, but how much progress have we made on sustainable infrastructure serving those buildings from the outside?more Resetting the gold standard
When the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, N.H., opened in 1902, it was a state-of-the-art facility. Built by coal and railroad magnate Joseph Stickney, the majestic Italian Renaissance-style resort used the latest design and construction methods, including a steel superstructure. Among the amenities were a barber shop, stockbroker's room, bowling alley, billiards room, and cigar room.
Clientele continue to be drawn to the resort's majestic White Mountain views, which will soon be enhanced by a first-rate conference facility and full-service spa, complete with pools and fitness center. Additional new construction of the spa and conference center is under way and due to be complete by late 2008. The resort's signature Donald Ross golf course will be expanded as well. Subsequent phases of development will entail expansion of the Bretton Woods Ski Resort with a new village at its base featuring approximately 1,000 residential units, as well as restaurants, shops, and office space.more More RevitalizationOnline.com feature articles
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