Developments of Excellence

Contact Information

Jon Tuley
JTuley@AtlantaRegional.com
Atlanta Regional Commission
40 Courtland Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-463-3307 - Voice
404-463-3254 - Fax
 

Every year, ARC, in conjunction with the Livable Communities Coalition (LCC), honors trend-setting developments in the Atlanta region with the Developments of Excellence (DOE) Awards. Past winners have been honored for exemplifying urban revitalization, transit accessibility, affordable housing, conservation and sustainability. The award is given to developments in the 10-county metro region, or within Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) study areas in the 20-county region, that exemplify the policies and practices of ARC’s Regional Development Plan.

Additionally, in 2011, ARC and LCC began accepting applications for “Great Places.” This new category allows nominations for places, communities or neighborhoods that may not be new developments but contribute to the Atlanta region’s character and provide choices for where and how people work and live. Great Places are enjoyable, safe and desirable, and can serve as regional models for future growth. A Great Place could be a street or multi-modal corridor, a civic space or public park, a great neighborhood or community “village,” or a lively and vibrant downtown; the possibilities are open.

2011 Developments of Excellence Award Winners

Development of Excellence
Perkins+Will Atlanta Headquarters, Presented to Perkins+Will 

Great Place
Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, Presented to the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area Alliance

Livable Centers Initiative Achievement
Fairburn Educational Campus, Presented to the City of Fairburn

Exceptional Merit for Leadership in Sustainability
Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center, Presented to Trees Atlanta

Exceptional Merit for Context-Sensitive Infill
Duluth Downtown Phase I, Presented to Stantec Consulting and Mathias Construction

Exceptional Merit for Adaptive Reuse
The Brickworks, Presented to Midtown West Associates

Additional Resources

View the Developments of Excellence Awards Program Brochure (PDF).

In July of 1998, the Atlanta Regional Commission voted to establish an annual recognition program for “Developments of Excellence.” The award is given to developments in the 10-county metro region that raise the bar for sustainable growth and fostering community.

View the 10-Year DOE Program Overview (PDF).

Also, be sure to view the DOE 10th Anniversary TV Show.

Past Winners

2010 Development of Excellence Award
White Provision, Presented to White Provision Development Company 

2009 Development of Excellence Award
Suwanee Town Center, Presented to the City of Suwanee, Main Street Corners LLC, Madison Retail, and Bowen Family Homes

2008 Development of Excellence Award
Oakland Park, Presented to Urban Realty Partners

2007 Development of Excellence Award
West Village, Presented to the Pacific Group, Inc., Branch Properties of Atlanta, and the Highlands Companies of Alpharetta

2006 Development of Excellence Award
Woodstock Downtown, Presented to Hedgewood Properties and the City of Woodstock

2005 Development of Excellence Award
Glenwood Park, Presented to Green Street Properties

2004 Development of Excellence Award
Metropolis, Presented to the Novare Group and Wood Partners, Inc.

2003 Development of Excellence Award
Technology Square and Centeregy, Presented to Gateway Development Services, Kim King Associates, Inc., the University Financing Foundation, and the Georgia Institute of Technology

2002 Development of Excellence Award
Milton Park, Presented to Pope & Land Enterprises and AMLI Residential

2001 Development of Excellence Award
Old Suwanee, Presented to Richport Properties and the City of Suwanee

2000 Development of Excellence Award

  • Lindbergh City Center, Presented to Carter & Associates
  • Monarch Village, Presented to Pathway Communities

1999 Development of Excellence Award

  • Post Riverside, Presented to Post Properties, Inc.
  • Ridenour, Presented to Macauley Properties