SEATTLE—April 5, 2007—Citing High Point as “an exceptional effort that promotes a livable region,” the Puget Sound Regional Councilpresented its VISION 2020 Award to Seattle Housing Authority in recognition of the High Point redevelopment.
Project Manager Tom Phillips accepted the award on behalf of SHA. He noted, “There are some very unique things about High Point, in addition to its size (34 city blocks!). We’re doing a number of things that are cutting edge - primarily around ‘green’ and ‘sustainable’ development.”
High Point has received multiple awards and recognition – local, national and even international – including an American Institute of Architects Award and National Association of Builders Award. According to Phillips, the High Point redevelopment has already implemented ideas that others are talking about and beginning to plan for. It’s an opportunity for people to see what the future’s going to be.
“The awards ceremony also gave me the opportunity to recognize five people who brought their unique skills and incredible energy to High Point. They were instrumental in making High Point what it became," noted Phillips.
Phillips credited Ray Hoffman from Seattle Public Utilities, Peg Staehli and Kathy Gwilym from SvR Design, Brian Sullivan and George Nemeth from SHA. “Without those combinations of skills and special insights, enthusiasm and support, High Point would not have happened,” said Phillips.
High Point was recognized for being a subsidized housing neighborhood that has “increased housing units, diversified the types of accommodation, and created a mixed-income neighborhood. The development uses new urbanist design, low impact development and green building products.”