Jack Kemp Models of Excellence Awards
ULI's Jack Kemp Workforce Housing Models of Excellence Award recognizes and honors developers demonstrating leadership and creativity in providing expanded housing opportunities for America's working families. “This award program highlights the growing need for housing that is affordable to people who are essential to the economic vitality, strength, and well-being of our communities,” said J. Ronald Terwilliger.
Developments are selected based on the following criteria: - Affordability
- Proximity to centers of employment and transportation hubs
- Quality of the design and site planning
- Involvement of public and private partnerships
- Use of regulatory reform to reduce costs
- Energy efficiency
- Sustainable green construction and land development
- Innovative building technologies and systems
- Replicability of the development