Florida Association of Realtors® Environmental (ENVY) Award

By Leanne Paynter | 10:21 AM on Apr. 14, 2006 | Florida Real Estate Blog

Florida residential and commercial developments that help preserve Florida's environment may enter this competition so they may be recognized.

Last year's ENVY winner for residential development was Lakewood Ranch, a master-planned community which spans both Sarasota and Manatee counties. Lakewood Ranch won, in part, due to its generous greenways, a wetland preserve, a nature preserve and a multitude of man-made lakes.

Past ENVY Award winners include: Wild Heron, Harmony, World Golf Village, Solivita, Amelia Island Plantation, Rosemary Beach and Viera.

© 2006 Leanne Paynter

Per the Florida Association of REALTORS®:

The winner in each category will receive a hand-crafted Lucite trophy, recognition at FAR's annual Convention and Trade Show, Sept. 13-17, 2006, and statewide news coverage as Florida's top environmentally-conscious builder. The competition is judged by three distinguished environmental and planning professionals. The entry deadline is Friday, July 7, 2006.

ELIGIBILITY: All Florida commercial developments are eligible. Also, all planned residential developments with a minimum of 30 residential units in Florida qualify. Residential developments must be currently available for marketing and must 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. All entry materials will be returned after judging.

DEADLINE: All entries must be received at FAR's headquarters by Friday, July 7, 2006. 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.

© 2006 Florida Association of REALTORS®