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2010 Sullivan Showcase Awards

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2010 Sullivan Showcase Awards

Presented by Sullivan County Board of Realtors and Sullivan Renaissance

Nominations are being sought for the “2010 Sullivan Showcase Awards” to recognize owners of homes and businesses that enhance the appearance of their community. The eighth annual awards are presented by the Sullivan County Board of Realtors. The application deadline is September 10, 2010.

Residential categories include: Best New Residential Construction (over 2,500 square feet); Best New Residential Construction (under 2,500 square feet); Best Residential Renovation (before and after photos required); Best Spruce-Up Residential (before and after photos required); and Other (unique, most interesting). Commercial categories include: Best New Commercial; Best Commercial Renovation (before and after photos required); Best Spruce-Up Commercial (before and after photos required); and Other (unique, most interesting).

A separate application is required for the Best Municipal or Public Building Project. The winner is awarded a $2000 grant made possible through Sullivan Renaissance.

Applications are available at https://scbr.getlamps.net/ or www.sullivanrenaissance.org.

The judging criteria include: exteriors only, use of site, innovation, visual appeal, workmanship, date of project, and located in Sullivan County. Previous finalists are not eligible. Projects must be completed before August 31, 2010. Entries must include exterior photos (maximum of six), a brief description and comments on why it is being nominated, and permission from the property owner. Electronic photos or CD are preferred. Directions to the site must be included.

Awards will be presented on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the Eagle’s Nest in Bloomingburg. Cost of the dinner is $35 per person, tax and tip included ($45 after November 2). The 6:00 p.m. reception includes hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar; dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.
For more information about the awards or the dinner, contact 845-794-2735 or scbr@verizon.net.

Community Design Toolbox

Wednesday, September 1st »

Community Design Toolbox

Ins and Outs of Architectural Review Boards & Design Guidelines

How can communities regulate the way new construction looks without being too restrictive? What are the advantages and disadvantages of adopting design guidelines? What is an Architectural Review Board and what does it do? These questions and more will be covered at Sullivan Renaissance’s upcoming “Community Design Toolbox” seminar on Wednesday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the CVI Building in Ferndale.

Earlier this year, the Town of Fallsburg became the first local community to create an Architectural Review Board charged with reviewing proposals for new construction, as well as renovation of existing structures in established downtowns. Other communities in Sullivan County are also looking for ways to better regulate the design of new construction and preserve the historic character of their Main Streets.

This seminar will include a panel of experts that will speak from firsthand experience about how Architectural Review Boards work, including an overview of their powers and responsibilities, as well as the advantages of adopting formal design guidelines. The panel will be moderated by Helen Budrock, Community Planner for Sullivan Renaissance, and will include:
Alan Sorenson, AICP, Planit Main Street (author of the Fallsburg law)
Penny Steyer, Chairperson, Town of Warwick Architectural Review Board
Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served. Continuing education credit is offered for members of planning and zoning boards.

To register for the program, contact 845-295-2445 or info@sullivanrenaissance.org. Registration is also available on-line at www.sullivanrenaissance.org.

Sullivan Renaissance is a beautification and community development program principally funded by the Gerry Foundation.