Awards

The Community Builders, Inc. has been recognized by the affordable housing industry's most esteemed publications and organizations, including Affordable Housing Finance magazine, Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA), Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA), the Urban Land Institute (ULI), the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and many others.

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Affordable Housing Finance Magazine "Top 50"

Ranked and recognized as one of the top 50 affordable housing owners and developers in the nation. Ranked 21 out of 50 affordable housing owners and 26 out of 50 affordable housing developers in 2009.

Professional Builder Magazine "Housing Giant"

Ranked and recognized as one of the top 400 "Housing Giants" in the nation, 2004-2008. Ranked 149 out of 400 in 2008.

MassHousing Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Performance Award

For meeting or exceeding MassHousing’s annual goals for Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise vendor goals at properties managed by The Community Builders. 1999-2001, 2005-2006

National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) "Affordable 100"

Ranked and recognized as one of the top 100 affordable housing property managers in the nation. Ranked 47 out of 100 affordable housing property managers in 2009.

Urban Edge Collaborative Leadership Award

Presented by Urban Edge Housing Corporation of Boston to The Community Builders, Inc. for being a valuable partner in their effort to build strong and inclusive communities in Jamaica Plain, Roxbury and surrounding areas. 2004

US Department of HUD Certificate of Recognition

Presented by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to The Community Builders, Inc. for outstanding performance and expertise in the area of Capacity Building, 1998 Technical Assistance Competition. November 23, 1998

CHAPA Community Service Award

Presented by Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) to The Community Builders, Inc. President & CEO Patrick E. Clancy for his significant contributions to furthering the goals of affordable housing in Massachusetts. October 22, 1997

Urban Edge Community Service Award

Presented by Urban Edge Housing Corporation of Boston to The Community Builders, Inc.'s Property Management Department. November 17, 1995

Project, Property Management, and Community Initiatives

Cascade Village – Akron, OH

Housing Heroes Award from Charter One Bank. April 2, 2009
Smart Growth Community Excellence Award - Multi-Family Development - 50 units or more and Best of Show. October 10, 2006
Community Impact Award from National Equity Fund, Inc. & LISC. September 25, 2006

Dutch Point – Hartford, CT

Housing CT Award from the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association Affordable Housing Committee. November 6, 2008
Preservation award from the Hartford Preservation Alliance. May 10, 2007
Honorable Mention at the 12th Annual Connecticut Real Estate Awards. March 28, 2007

Morgan Woods – Edgartown, MA

Urban Land Institute's J. Ronald Terwilliger Workforce Housing Models of Excellence Award. October 28, 2008
Affordable Housing Finance Readers' Choice Finalist: Family. August 2007

Oakwood Shores – Chicago, IL

Bruce Abrams Good Neighbor Award from the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. May 21, 2008
Charter Award: Neighborhood, District, Corridor Scale from the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU). February 20, 2008

The Villages at Mill Crossing – Indianapolis, IN

Governor's Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing - Urban Project from the Indiana Association for Community Economic Development (IACED), the Indiana Coalition on Housing & Homelessness Issues (ICCHI), the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA), and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI). September 21, 2007
Merit Award - Project/Community Development Category from Keep Indiana Beautiful, Inc. (KIBI). November 12, 2006

Liberty Green – Louisville, KY

ENERGY STAR award for Environmentally Friendly Affordable Housing. March 2007

Northside Terraces – Torrington, CT

Community of Quality™ Award: Outstanding Management: Presented by The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA): "There are thousands of providers of affordable multifamily housing in the nation. The Community Builders is among the select few that have achieved the very highest standard of excellence in property management and in the provision of services to lower income families. These services enable residents to attain high levels of self sufficiency and success in their lives and for their families. The work done by The Community Builders is a credit to its entire community." January 2007

The Village at Hospital Hill – Northampton, MA

Smart Growth Award - Planned Mixed Use category from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. January 2007

The Villages at Park DuValle – Louisville, KY

Finalist for Best Managed Affordable Housing Community from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), Kentucky Chapter. October 25, 2006
Affordable Housing Finance Readers’ Choice Finalist: Master-Planned Communities. 2005
New Face of America’s Public Housing Award. May 2003
Named as one of the world's "Great Planned Communities" by the Urban Land Institute (ULI). 2002
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Urban Design Honor Award. 2000

Calvert Place – Durham, NC

Golden Leaf Award for Community Appearance - Award of Merit for Residential Properties from the Durham City-County Appearance Commission. May 25, 2006

City West – Cincinnati, OH

Grand Award from Builder magazine’s 25th annual Builder’s Choice Awards. October 2005
American Institute of Architects (AIA)/Housing PIA award for Community by Design. 2004
The New Face of America’s Public Housing Award for general excellence from the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU). May 2003

Bergenview Apartments – Jersey City, NJ

Best Practices in Collaborative Partnerships Award from The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). 2004
Award for Outstanding Job in Preserving the YMCA Site, presented by the Jersey City Historical Preservation Society. May 29, 2004

Churchill Homes Phase I – Holyoke, MA

The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Award of Merit in Housing and Community Development. 2003
Western Massachusetts American Institute of Architects Citation Award for Design. 2002

Harbor House – Newport, RI

Affordable Housing Tax Coalition Award. 2002
Honorable Mention, Preserve Rhode Island. 2002

New Pennley Place – Pittsburgh, PA

Merit Award from Builder magazine’s 21st annual Builder's Choice Awards. 2001
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Pillars of the Industry Award for Best Multi-Family Rehab. 2001
Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition Tax Credit Excellence Award. 2001
Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies Meritorious Achievement Award. 2000
Certificate of Merit, American Institute of Architects, Pittsburgh Chapter. 2000

Steel City Apartment Building – Coatesville, PA

The Graystone Society Annual Historic Preservation Award. 2001

College Highway Apartments – Easthampton, MA

Secretary's Commendation given by HUD "in recognition as one of HUD's high performing multifamily projects." October 25, 2000

Casa Maria Apartments – Boston, MA

One of Top 1,000 Performing Properties: Presented by Office of Multifamily Housing Programs of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for "…fine work you have done to provide quality housing to the residents in your community." Selected from 27,000 properties. July 31, 2000

Chauncy House – Boston, MA

One of Top 1,000 Performing Properties: Presented by the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for: "…fine work you have done to provide quality housing to the residents in your community." Selected from 27,000 properties. July 31, 2000

Kensington Square – New Haven, CT

Community of Quality™ Award: Outstanding Turnaround of a Troubled Property: Presented by National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) for "Outstanding physical and financial condition; an environment that offers a high quality of life for its residents; resident involvement in planning and problem solving; collaboration with local resources in bettering the lives of residents and the community at large." January 7, 2000
Community of Quality™ Award: Outstanding Turnaround of a Troubled Property: Presented by New England Affordable Housing Management Association (NEAHMA) for "Outstanding physical and financial condition; an environment that offers a high quality of life for its residents; resident involvement in planning and problem solving; collaboration with local resources in bettering the lives of residents and the community at large." October 22, 1999

Plumley Village – Worcester, MA

Community of Quality™ Award: Exemplary Family Property: Presented by New England Affordable Housing Management Association (NEAHMA) for "Outstanding physical and financial condition; an environment that offers a high quality of life for its residents; resident involvement in planning and problem solving; collaboration with local resources in bettering the lives of residents and the community at large." October 30, 1998

Bowling Lane – Bradford, RI

Honorable Mention Award, Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition. 1998

Back of the Hill Apartments – Jamaica Plain, MA

Connie Williams Award: Presented by the Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) to "recognize the Elderly Housing Manager and the Resident Services Coordinator who make it possible for the residents to remain in their homes most successfully as they age." November 1997

Tent City – Boston, MA

World Habitat Award, given in conjunction with the United Nations. 1995
Urban Land Institute (ULI) Award for Excellence. 1990
In the Public Interest Award from Architectural Record magazine. 1988

Independence House – Providence, RI

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Pillars of the Industry Special Award for Best Accessible Multifamily Housing. 1994

Langham Court – Boston, MA

American Institute of Architects (AIA) Urban Design Honor Award. 1992

Dickson Meadow – Weston, MA

Murray Corman Award: Presented by the Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) to "communities and developers who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in building housing under the Comprehensive Permit Statute."