Project Excellence – Multifamily, Mixed Use, and Retail Award
The best real estate developments and redevelopments capture the imagination of their communities and create a unique sense of place. The Project Excellence Award – MF (rental or condo), Mixed Use, & Retail recognizes a team who worked together on a development, major renovation, or redevelopment project in the Cape Fear Region that demonstrates excellence in functionality, aesthetics, economic enhancement, and relationship to surroundings in these sectors, individually or in any combination. This award will honor excellence in architecture, site planning, approach to the market and marketability, impact on the surrounding community, use of environmental and sustainable best practices, and contribution to the economic health of the area.
Judging Attributes
The judging panel will use the following attributes to rank, review and discuss the Project Excellence – Multifamily, Mixed Use, and Retail
Tenant and Resident Experience: The project ensures high levels of tenant and resident satisfaction, provides responsive management and excellent services, and creates a safe, comfortable living and working environment. Tenant testimony encouraged.
Relationship to Surroundings: The development integrates seamlessly with its environment, enhancing the character and identity of the surrounding community.
Functionality & Aesthetics: The project excels in practical and efficient design, providing highly functional spaces that meet the needs of users while utilizing visually appealing architectural design, high-quality materials, that harmonizes with its surroundings.
Site Planning: The project showcases efficient and creative use of the site, with thoughtful design of outdoor spaces, landscaping, and public areas.
Impact on Surrounding Community: The project positively impacts the local community, enhancing the neighborhood’s character, and facilitating social interaction and activities.
Innovative Features and Amenities: The development provides unique and high-quality amenities, incorporates cutting-edge technology, and enhances overall user experience and satisfaction.
Economic Enhancement: The project contributes to local economic growth, creates jobs, and attracts investment and development to the area.
Environmental and Sustainable Best Practices: The development achieves sustainability certifications, uses renewable materials and technologies, and implements energy-efficient systems and waste reduction measures.