Four projects in Waterloo Region shortlisted for 2014 national awards

Waterloo Region – The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) announced the finalists for its 2014 Brownie Awards recently, and four projects in Waterloo Region are on the list.

The Brownie Awards recognize leadership, innovation and environmental sustainability in brownfields redevelopment across Canada. A jury reviews all of the projects that are submitted and selects finalists in each category. This year, the following projects are in the running:

• Legislation, Policy and Program Initiatives Category:

Region of Waterloo Brownfields Financial Incentive Program

•  Financing, Risk Management and Partnerships Category:

ION Rapid Transit – Stimulating Community Regeneration

•  Excellence in Project Development – Building Scale Category: 

 The Breithaupt Block  

•  Excellence in Project Development – Neighbourhood Scale Category:  

           Victoria Common

“We are pleased to be recognized on this short list of Canada-wide submissions,” said Rob Horne, the Region’s Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services. “We are enjoying remarkable success in building our community and rehabilitating contaminated properties is a big part of that success.”

The winners of the 2014 Brownie Awards will be announced Oct. 28, 2014, at the 2014 CUI Brownfields Conference in Toronto. Please visit http://bit.ly/1vMPOdq  to see the complete list of 2014 Brownie Awards finalists.

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For more information please contact:

Rob Horne, Commissioner, Planning Housing and Community Services
519-575-4001 or at rhorne@regionofwaterloo.ca

Thomas Schmidt, Commissioner, Transportation and Environmental Services 519-575-4734 or at tschmidt@regionofwaterloo.ca