MEDIA ADVISORY, Oct. 20, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Six area builders from the 11-county Northeast Ohio region will be recognized for their smart growth residential developments at the second Smart Growth Community Excellence Awards Program, to be held at noon, Oct. 22, 2003 at Windows on the River on the West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland.
Who: Smart Growth Community Excellence Awards Program Established by the Smart Growth Education Foundation and the Smart Growth Coalition What: Competition to honor the residential builders, developers, and organizations in the 11-county NE Ohio region whose housing developments best exemplify the use of smart growth principles, including site selection, land conservation, efficient use of infrastructure, environmental sensitivity, housing choices, enhanced community character, transportation access, and overall good design. Two honorary Precedent Setter Awards also will be presented to Akron Mayor Donald Plusquellic and Bob Schmitt of Bob Schmitt Homes Inc., North Ridgeville. Where: Windows on the River, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland When: 11:30 a.m. -- 1:30 p.m. (lunch: noon; program: 12:50 p.m.) Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003