2021 Land Development Council Awards

This prestigious awards program offers recognition of projects that demonstrate excellence in residential and mixed-use land development. The program is sponsored by MBIA’s Land Development Council and awards are presented at MBIA’s annual Awards of Excellence.

Awards of excellence are presented to a community of the year as well as projects deserving of awards of excellence. These awards are widely recognized as the area’s most prestigious land development awards and are used to identify and promote best practices and professionals.

Community of the Year

Company: Elm Street Development
Project: Lake Linganore
Developer: Elm Street Development (Oakdale Investment LLC)
Builder: Elm Street Dev
Consultant: Land Design
Lender: Wells Fargo

Succeeding where others have failed takes great vision and that is certainly the case with this recipient. The developer of this project was able to quickly turn around this massive development by addressing its previous shortcomings. A grand entrance was built, density and commercial space were incorporated, access to a major highway was added, and the entire community was rebranded with updated amenities and marketing. This community of villages centered around a picturesque lake was quickly revived and is now better than ever. Community of the year is Elm Street Communities for Lake Linganore in New Market, Maryland.

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Company: Elm Street Communities
Project: Watershed
Developer: Elm Street Communities
Builder: Pulte Homes
Consultant: Morris & Ritchie Associates
Lender: M&T Bank & Howard Bank

Developed with an acute focus on the natural environment and the outdoors. Although dense at eleven hundred townhomes, this community is closely connected to mother nature through its environmental design and adjacency to a wildlife refuge. Artful stormwater design features, a robust outdoor amenity package, and contemporary home design combine to create a visually beautiful community that lures its residents toward the outdoors.

Company: Century Engineering, Inc.
Project: Mother Mary Lange Catholic School
Developer: Archdiocese of Baltimore
Builder: The Whiting-Turner Contracting
Consultant: Century Engineering, Inc.

An urban development that employed an innovative stormwater management solution. Where tight site restrictions precluded the use of traditional methods, this development utilized a proprietary stormwater management technology to meet requirements on this largely impervious site. Additionally, this project revitalized a dormant city parcel and provided much-needed educational resources to the surrounding community.

Company: Miller and Smith
Project: Tapestry
Developer: Miller and Smith
Builder: Miller and Smith
Consultant: Soltesz
Lender: M & T Bank

This development persevered over 18 years to create a community with the highest environmental standards and attractive curb appeal. Creative land planning was required to incorporate a variety of single-family home types, a separate school parcel, dedicated parklands, and major intersection upgrades. The 67 houses present a pleasing streetscape from all angels and enhance the surrounding community.

Company: Carl M. Freeman Companies
Project: Tidewater Landing
Developer: Carl M. Freeman Companies
Consultant: Schell BrothersGMB
Lender: Eagle Bank

Superior land design can translate into superior buyer demand and sales. This waterfront property of 195 single-family homes employed thoughtful land planning and features native landscapes and enhanced water views. Extensive amenities were included to provide an abundance of recreational opportunities and large lots were designed to allow more privacy and a wide range of home sizes.

Company: 1/ST Properties
Project: Paddock Pointe
Builder: Ryan Homes
Consultant: VOGEL ENGINEERING + TIMMONS GROUP

This is a transit-oriented redevelopment of an underutilized parking lot. Located in an older section of the Route 1 corridor, this project contributed significantly to the revitalization of the surrounding area. The dense site will feature over 1,000 condos and apartments along with commercial space and 150 MPDU homes. Connectivity and numerous outdoor amenities were prioritized to make this an active community with easy access to two MARC stations.

Company: Mid Atlantic Builders
Project: The Villages of Savannah

This is a suburban community that replicates the low-density, neighborly communities of the South. With over 800 acres of land this community of 560 single-family homes boasts tons of natural and amenitized open space, along with large lot sizes. The grand entry monument creates a strong sense of arrival, while the abundance of sidewalks, amenities and walking paths encourage residents to get outdoors and be active in their community.