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A Home Run

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The 2008 MFE Awards knock the competition out of the ballpark. This year's awards program garnered nearly 170 entries across 17 categories. Prepare to be inspired by the creativity of these winning projects, people, operations, and technologies.
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HIGH-RISE: VIRIDIANNashville, Tenn.

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HIGH-RISE: VIRIDIANNashville, Tenn.
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Builder: R.J. Griffin #38; Co.Developer: Novare Group and Giarratana DevelopmentArchitect: Smallwood Reynolds Stewart Stewart and AssociatesOpened: November 2006Unit Mix: One- and two-bedrooms and penthousesPrices: #x0024;130,000s to mid-#x0024;400,000s
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MID-RISE: HARBOR SQUAREBainbridge Island, Wash.

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MID-RISE: HARBOR SQUAREBainbridge Island, Wash.
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Builder: Opus NW ContractorsDeveloper: Opus NorthwestArchitect: Stephen W. CoxOpened: July 2006Units: 180Unit Mix: One-, two-, and three-bedroomsPrices: #x0024;200,000 to #x0024;850,000
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LOW-RISE: AVALON DEL RAYMarina del Ray, Calif.

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LOW-RISE: AVALON DEL RAYMarina del Ray, Calif.
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Developer: AvalonBay CommunitiesArchitect: Newman Garrison Gilmour #x002B; PartnersOpened: August 2006Units: 309Unit Mix: lofts and one-, two-, and three-bedroomsPrices: #x0024;1,815 to #x0024;3,320
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STUDENT: CHARLES COMMONSJohns Hopkins University, Baltimore

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STUDENT: CHARLES COMMONSJohns Hopkins University, Baltimore
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Developer: Collegetown Development AllianceArchitect: Design CollectiveOpened: September 2006Units: 212 (615 beds)Unit Mix: One-, two-, and four-bedroomsPrice: #x0024;877 per student
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SENIORS: THE APARTMENTS AT 1251 S. MICHIGANChicago

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SENIORS: THE APARTMENTS AT 1251 S. MICHIGANChicago
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Builder: McHugh ConstructionDeveloper: Forest City Residential GroupArchitect: Solomon Cordwell BuenzOpened: March 2006Units: 125Unit Mix: Studios and one-bedroomsPrices: #x0024;705 to #x0024;755
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MILITARY: LEWIS VILLAGEFort Belvoir, Va.

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MILITARY: LEWIS VILLAGEFort Belvoir, Va.
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Builder: Clark Builders GroupDeveloper: Clark Realty CapitalArchitect: Torti Gallas and PartnersOpened: August 2006Units: 274Unit Mix: Three-, four-, and five-bedroomsPrices: Vary, depending on soldiers' basic housing allowance
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AFFORDABLE: DORADO SENIOR APARTMENTSBuena Park, Calif.

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AFFORDABLE: DORADO SENIOR APARTMENTSBuena Park, Calif.
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Developer: Simpson Housing SolutionsArchitect: KTGY GroupOpened: October 2006Units: 150Unit Mix: One- and two-bedroomsPrices: #x0024;674.25 on average
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MIXED-INCOME: AVENUE 26 MASTER PLANLos Angeles

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MIXED-INCOME: AVENUE 26 MASTER PLANLos Angeles
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Builder: AMCAL General ContractorsDeveloper: AMCAL Multi-Housing, Foundation for Affordable Housing, W.O.R.K.S.Architects: Van Tilburg, Banvard and Soderbergh; Newman, Garrison, Gilmour #x002B; PartnersOpened: November 2006Units: 534Unit Mix: One-, two-, three-, and four-bedroomsPrices: #x0024;389 to #x0024;1,206 to rent; #x0024;249,000 to #x0024;530,000 to buy
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APARTMENT RENOVATION: ONE THOUSAND 8TH AVENUESeattle

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APARTMENT RENOVATION: ONE THOUSAND 8TH AVENUESeattle
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Developer: Bascom Northwest VenturesArchitect: Fennie #x002B; Mehl ArchitectsOpened: December 2006Units: 351Unit Mix: One- and two- bedroomsPrices: #x0024;939 to #x0024;2,059
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MARKETING ADVERTISING: SKY55Chicago

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MARKETING ADVERTISING: SKY55Chicago
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Developer: Forest City Residential GroupOpened: April 2006Notable: Marketing materials include a pop-up, take-away map with must-see attractions in a 5-block, 5-minute, and 5-mile radius.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE: KIDS@HOMESouth Florida

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COMMUNITY SERVICE: KIDS@HOMESouth Florida
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Company: The Altman Cos.Purpose: To help 18-year-olds transition out of foster care.Established: 2000Notable: The program serves more than 90 former foster teens and provides life skills to an additional 250 teens still in foster care.
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TECHNOLOGY: CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST RESIDENTIAL RETENTION PROGRAMNationwide

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TECHNOLOGY: CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST RESIDENTIAL RETENTION PROGRAMNationwide
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Company: Camden Property TrustPurpose: To improve resident retention company-wide.Established: 2007Cost: #x0024;18,000Notable: Technology has helped maintain 95 percent occupancy; allows better management of turnover in conjunction with revenue management.