ORLANDO, FL -- Want to recognize an environmentally conscious Florida builder or developer, one whose projects prove that responsible growth and environmental protection can co-exist? Then remind builders to enter to win the Florida Association of Realtors(R) (FAR) annual Environmental Award, popularly known as the ENVY, before the July 7, 2005, deadline.
FAR introduced the ENVY Awards almost 20 years ago, but the issues of growth management and environmental preservation continue to concern all Floridians today. Last year's residential ENVY winner was Wild Heron, a conservation community located on the Emerald Coast between Panama City and Destin. Judges praised the development for the care it has taken to preserve natural elements, such as keeping 55 percent of its acreage as open space and incorporating natural features into the design of the community.
It is now time to honor another environmentally responsible development. The 2005 ENVY Award winners will be announced during FAR's annual Convention & Trade Expo, held Aug. 24-28 at the Wyndham Palace Resort & Spa in Lake Buena Vista. Environmental and planning professionals will judge the contest, awarding a handcrafted Lucite trophy to the ENVY winners for residential and/or commercial development. In addition, the winners will be featured in statewide news coverage.
ELIGIBILITY: All Florida commercial developments are eligible, and all planned residential developments with at least 30 residential units qualify. Residential developments must also be currently available for marketing and include a model home.
JUDGING CRITERIA -- COMMERCIAL: (1) Preservation of natural flora and fauna; (2) architectural compatibility; (3) design in scale and context with surrounding environment; (4) open space and access/usability of surrounding environment; (5) common area access and usefulness; (6) streets, pedestrian and bicycle access; (7) drainage as a design feature; and (8) marketability.
JUDGING CRITERIA -- RESIDENTIAL: (1) Preservation of natural flora and fauna; (2) landscaping/compatibility with surrounding environment; (3) design in scale and context with surrounding environment; (4) open space and access/usability of open space; (5) family recreation and common areas (playgrounds, nature trails, etc.); (6) streets and safety features; (7) drainage; and (8) marketability.
SUBMISSION: There is no entry limit and no cost to enter. Simply organize a three-ring notebook with the following material in this order: (1) a written overview of the development (maximum of four pages, typed, double spaced, on 8.5" by 11" paper); (2) supporting material and photographs that address the judging criteria in order as listed above -- no videotapes or slides; and (3) a complete set of land development plans and other supporting data.
DEADLINE: All entries must be received at FAR's headquarters by Thursday, July 7, 2005. Send submissions to ENVY Award, Florida Association of Realtors, 7025 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822-5017.
For more information about the ENVY award, call 407/438-1400, ext. 2326. To obtain this release or for additional media releases from FAR, go to the Florida Association of Realtors' Media Center website at http://media.living.net/ .
A chart with the names of previous ENVY Award winners follows.
The Florida Association of Realtors (FAR), the voice for real estate in Florida, provides programs, services, continuing education, research and legislative representation to its 125,000 members in 70 boards/associations.
FAR's ENVY Award Winners
1986-2004
ENVY Community City/County Web site
Award
1986 Bonita Bay Bonita Springs http://www.bonitabay.com/
1987 Bluewater Bay Niceville http://www.bwbresort.com/
1988 Tampa Palms Tampa http://www.newtampa.org/
1989 Harbour Ridge Stuart http://www.harbourridgerealty.com/
(tie)
1989 Hunter's Green Tampa http://www.huntersgreen.com/
(tie)
1990 Hunter's Creek Orlando http://www.hunterscreek.com/
1991 Palmer Ranch Sarasota N/A
1992 Grand Harbor Vero Beach http://www.grandharbor.com/
1993 Black Lecanto http://www.blackdiamondranch.com/
Diamond Ranch
1994 Viera Brevard County http://www.viera.com/
1995 Haile Gainesville http://www.haileplantation.com/
Plantation
1996 Indian River Indian River http://www.indianriverclub.com/
Club County
1997 Eagle Harbor Clay County http://www.eagleharborfl.com/
at Fleming
Island
1998 Town of Tioga Tioga (near http://www.townoftioga.com/
Gainesville)
1999 Lakewood Ranch Sarasota http://www.lakewoodranch.com/
(commercial
winner)
1999 Rosemary Beach North Florida http://www.rosemarybeach.com/
2000 Amelia Island Amelia Island http://www.aipfl.com/
Plantation
2001 Solivita Polk, Osceola http://www.solivita.com/
counties
2002 World Golf Between St. http://www.worldgolfrenaissance.com/
Village Augustine,
Jacksonville
2003 Town of Harmony Osceola County http://www.harmonyfl.com/
2004 Wild Heron Lake Powell http://www.wildheron.com/
Source: Florida Association of Realtors(R)
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CONTACT: Marla Martin, Communications Manager, ext. 2326, or Jeff
Zipper, Vice President of Communications, ext. 2314, both of Florida
Association of Realtors, +1-407-438-1400
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