Friday, October 19, 2001

ARC accepting nominations for development awards

In an effort to showcase and reward innovative and sustainable development, the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is accepting nominations for its third annual Developments of Excellence Awards.

For many years ARC has reviewed Developments of Regional Impact ( in the Atlanta Region to determine their potential positive or negative effect. Past Developments of Excellence

Award winners have been selected from projects reviewed. This year, however, ARC will also consider developments that do not meet the DRI thresholds, but nevertheless exemplify sustainable development in the Atlanta Region.

In awarding the annual Developments of Excellence, ARC intends to showcase both large-scale and smaller, innovative developments that are setting the standard for how we might design more livable communities.

Past winners include Lindbergh City Center, Millennium in Midtown and Monarch Village in 2000; and Riverside by Post and Ridenour in 1999.

An interdisciplinary jury made up of members of the Georgia Planning Association, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, The Georgia Conservancy, the American Institute of Architects and representatives of both the commercial and residential development communities, among others, will make the award selections.

To be considered, a development will be judged on how well it advances adopted regional development policies and best practices. Nomination forms are available from ARC by calling 404 463-3302. The deadline for accepting nominations is 5 p.m. on November 2. For more information, contact Beverly Rhea at 404 463-3311.

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