Synopsis:

In recognition of the growing success of its adaptive reuse program, the City of Phoenix has received a first-place Crescordia Award at the 2009 Valley Forward Environmental Excellence Awards. Starting as a pilot program in April 2008, it was created to streamline the process of modifying older buildings for new business uses. The main aspects of the program are guidance, expedited timeframes, and reduced costs to customers looking to adapt old buildings. The Environmental Excellence Awards recognize outstanding contributions to the physical environment in communities around Metropolitan Phoenix.

“Adaptive Reuse preserves our history, helps small business owners be successful, creates unique restaurant and business settings for all of us to experience and it’s environmentally friendly,” said Mark Leonard, director, Phoenix Development Services Department.