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2009 ULI Houston Development of Distinction Awards Nomination Form


INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS THIS NOMINATION FORM

Before beginning, please read carefully the Eligibility Requirements & Instructions

 

Project Name:

 

This is a Heritage Award Entry (See description on instructions page)

 

Project Location:

 

  Identify the project’s street address, city, state/province, and county    
Street:    

City

 

State:

Zip:

County:      

   

Project Website:

   

Project Description:

   
  In the ten lines provided (approximately 225 words), describe the project as you would to a prospective client, a group of developers, or your financial partner. This overview should include information about site size, characteristics, location, previous site uses, sales and leasing, planning and approvals, FAR (floor/area ratio), density (units/acre), etc   

 

BASIS FOR PROJECT RECEIVING AN AWARD:

   
  In bullet format, list up to five special, innovative, and/or distinguishing reasons why the project should receive an award. Each reason should be described in one text field.    

 

1: 4:
2: 5:
3:    
   

STATUS OF PROJECT:

   
  Specify the percentage of the project that has been completed, sold, or leased. Identify phases if appropriate.     
 
Percent Complete (ie Phase I, 80%)
Percentage of commercial space sold/leased
Additional Phases Planned
   

PROJECT ECONOMICS:

1. If this application is for a program or a not-for-profit project, write “NA” and attach a pro forma budget.
2. Return on cost = (stabilized net operating income) ÷ (cost basis of the project upon completion and lease-up).
3. Cost basis should include all accrued interest being carried on the debt and equity, minus cash flow generated from lease-up or sales (of units, land, buildings, etc.).

What is this project’s current and projected return on cost?

Current Return:

Projected Return:

Pro Forma (.xls)


DEVELOPMENT TEAM:

   
 

Provide contact information for all members of the development team, such as developer(s), owner(s), and key consultants (e.g., architect, planner, development manager). Identify their roles; for example, differentiate between master planner and site planner, architect of record and associate and design architects. Identify structural, mechanical, and civil engineers, construction firm(s), financing and legal team.

   
 

Developer:

   
 

Owner:

   
 

   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

SUBMITTER:

       
 

Provide contact information for the individual submitting this application.

   

Name:

  Title:    
  Company:    
  City:    
  State:    
  email:    
  Contact Number:    

PRIMARY CONTACT:

       
 

Provide contact information for an individual to act as a liaison for all correspondence to/from ULI regarding this application.

   
  Same as Above    

Name:

   
  Title:    
  Company:    
  City:    
  State:    
  email:    
  Contact Number:    

AUTHORIZATION:

     
 

The owner/developer, (or party authorized to agree to the nomination for the Heritage Award), has acknowledged that this project is being nominated for the ULI Houston Development of Distinction Award. Checking this box indicates the nominator has authorization to submit this entry, and attests that:

   
 
  • ULI may use, reproduce, or make available for reproduction by others—for the purpose of publicizing the Awards program or the applicant project—the information on this form and any supporting materials (including images) provided.
  • Using accepted accounting standards, this project is expected to meet expectations for return on the investor(s)’ capital.
  • There are no pending or impending concerns with this project’s financial condition, debt, equity, or public agency subsidy; or, if there are, that they will be disclosed during a site visit.
  • He/she has full power and authority to provide this information and to grant these rights and permissions.
   
 

Authorization (*Applications no Authorized will not be accepted)

   

SITE STATISTICS:

     
 

Provide information on site size, commercial space, and residential units.

   
 

Site Size

   
 

   
 

Completed Comercial Space

   
 

Office Space

   
 

Retail/restaurant/entertainment space

   
 

Industrial space

   
 

   
 

Completed Residential Units

   
 

Single-family units

   
 

Multifamily units

   
 

Hotel rooms

   
 

Parking spaces

   
 

Maximum number of floors

   

PROJECT TIMELINE: (Month/Year)

     
 

Date acquired

   
 

Date started

   
 

Date opened

   
 

Date completed
(actual or projected)

   
         

LAND USES

     
 

Civic

Conservation zone

Education

Entertainment

Golf course

Hotel

Industrial/warehouse

Marina

Office

Parks/open space

Residential

Restaurant

Retail

Surface parking

 
     

PROJECT MERITS:

     
 

In the text box below, describe how the project demonstrates excellence in each of the following areas
Limit: 6000 Characters

  • Leadership
  • Contribution to the community
  • Reflects the special character of our region and the community in which the project is located
  • Innovation
  • Public/private partnership
  • Environmental compatibility, sustainability and stewardship
  • Response to societal needs
  • Financial success

You've typed characters

   
     

PROJECT IMAGES:

     
 
  • Entrants shall save all images in digital format to a PowerPoint presentation and attach it with the award application. Images should not exceed 500 x 400 pixel resolution and 72 dots per inch. Image files should be JPGs or GIFs. Provide one Power-Point file per project. The file name should be the same as the project name (e.g., JonesHouse.ppt).
  • The final PowerPoint file should not exceed 5 MB.
  • The first image will include a title containing the following: project name, project location, project submitter, and primary contact, if different from submitter (all as listed in the entry form)
  • Submittals must contain no more than 20 slides per project. Each submittal should be concise and of high graphic quality. Submittals may not contain sound, animation, video clips, panorama movies, hyperlinks, or links to other files.
  • Include graphic scales and north arrows to ensure a complete understanding of your project.
    Additional Requirements:
    • Floor plans and a site plan or aerial photography are required.
    • For Renovation/Restoration, indicate pre-existing conditions through plans and/or photographs.
   
       

FINALIST SITE VISITS:      
  All finalists will be visited by an independent judging panel, and photographed for inclusion in award event materials and video vignettes. By submitting this application, the nominator agrees to allow the judges and photographer to tour the project.    

 
APPLICATION DEADLINE AND FEE:    
  All applications and supporting materials, including the appropriate entry fee, must be submitted no later than SEPTEMBER 14, 2007. Late submissions will be accepted between September 15-September 21 for an additional $100 fee.

Send checks to:
2007 ULI Houston Development of Distinction Awards
ULI Houston
2617-C West Holcombe, #122
Houston, TX 77025
Tel. 713-349-8821

Please click submit to finish application. If paying by credit card, you will be asked to submit credit card information to a secure server after clicking “Submit” below.

Send questions to:
jstuart@uli.org

   
         

 


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