Palencia Honored with EXCEL Award for Best Master Planned Community
Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) September 1, 2005
Hines, the international real estate company, announced today that Palencia, a planned community plan in northern Florida, was honored with a prestigious award for Best Master Planned Community EXCEL in the State of Florida by the Association of Home Builders (FHBA) during the construction of the South East which was held at
Orlando.
bordering the Florida Intracoastal Waterway, Palencia is over 1450 acres of U.S. Highway 1, located between Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Palencia offers a variety of styles at home and price ranges, including single family, townhouses, condominiums and single living units / work and for many goods and houses in a beautiful coastline.
Hines is honored to receive the EXCEL 2005 to Palencia, a community that we feel contributes significantly to the quality of life throughout North Florida and especially for residents of the community, “said Walter O ‘Shea, Vice President Hines.
Palencia was recognized by the award for incorporating a combination of land uses, protection and access to the natural environment, land use in an effective and innovative compliance local traditions, with its Spanish design-theme, be pedestrian friendly with its Village Center concept and offer an authentic experience of place.
Palencia Village, the focal point of community gathering, the characteristics of the golf club, swimming and a fitness center, the Village Green, tennis center and nearby athletic fields. The Village Center has been designed to create a hub of activity where people can enjoy a variety of activities, all within walking distance of the house.
Residents can access an extensive network of boardwalks that appeal to a handful of preserved natural islands along the Intracoastal. Natural, all common areas provide locations for family gatherings, neighborhood social events and exercise. Neighborhood of choice among recreational nature trails, green spaces and parks with ball fields, playgrounds and pocket parks woven throughout the community.
Judges were also impressed by Spanish colonialism that affects the architectural design of Palencia, similar to styles found in the vicinity of St. Augustine. tiled roofs, limestone, terra cotta, rich colors, high towers and wrought iron are visible in all public areas of the community – from the main entrance to Palencia Village and areas covered pavilion.
Palencia Club, a golf club is 33,000 square meters private room features a luxurious members-only dining, bar and grill overlooking the 9th green and the spectacular 18 Arthur community-Hills’ championship course designed by golfing along with including banquet © The Bar on the green, prominently located with stunning views of hole No. 9.
Florida Home Builders Association Sales and Marketing Council uses the building of the annual conferences of the South-East to honor the sales, marketing professionals and merchandising with EXCEL prestigious awards for success in new home industry construction.
Palencia was also recently recognized with a Best In American Living Award from the National Association of Home Builders for the best Smart Community Growth and best community amenity for The Palencia Club.
Hines is a private real estate company involved in property investment, development and property management worldwide. The Hines portfolio of projects completed, underway, acquired and managed for third parties includes more than 700 properties representing over 244 million square feet of office, mixed use, industrial, hotel, medical, sports facilities and residential properties, and as large, master-planned communities and land development. With offices in cities of 63 U.S. and 13 foreign countries, and controlled assets valued at 11 billion, Hines is one of the largest real estate organizations in the world. Access http://www.hines.com for more information.
Jacksonville, USA to take Route 1 south to Palencia Village Drive, located east of International Golf Parkway in St. Johns County. Palencia Information Centre is located approximately one mile to the entrance.
For more information about Palencia, call (904) 810-0500, or visit Palencia http://www.VivaPalencia.com.
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