2018 MAX Awards Winners and Finalists

Best New Community for a Developer
AWARDS 2018
Credits
Anderson Hanson Blanton
AD/PR Agency
Finalists
Headwaters
Freehold Communities
Orchard Ridge
Freehold Communities
Whisper Valley Taurus Investment Holdings
Marketing Statement:
The goal was to create a sustainable community all homebuyers can a ord. Constraints included pioneering
a new way to develop communities; getting governmental OKs on new geothermal energy system; deliver
zero energy capable homes in low $200s. This community introduced sustainable living to the masses via its paradigm-changing EcoSmart Solution. A new geothermal energy system, solar PV, smart home tech and high performance products deliver ZERO-ENERGY CAPABLE homes from $219,500. This is matched only by the on-site organic farm program that harvests & delivers fresh, organic produce and meal kits to residents each week. Life- style programming and fabulous community amenities only add to this innovative community.
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Best Poolscape for a Community
AWARDS 2018
Credits
Legacy International Resort Properties
Associate
Keith Zars
Architect
TradeCraft
AD/PR Agency
Finalists
Santa Rita Ranch Headwaters
Freehold Communities
Whisper Valley
Taurus Investment Holdings
Rough Hollow Lakeway Legend Communities
Marketing Statement:
One of the most distinguished amenities at Rough Hollow is the water-themed epicenter of the community, known as Highland Village. Featuring a custom designed lazy river with a children's pool, splash pad, family pool, & adult only pool with swim-up bar, the poolscape is easily a favored amenity by residents of all ages. Additional- ly, the all-season pavilion with demonstration kitchen, village green, and open-air marketplace provide a com- mon place for residents to socialize, dine, play and relax year-round. The on-site Rough Life Director commonly includes a variety of water-themed events and activities in the monthly Activities Calendar tting for all ages to use and explore the poolscape.
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AWARDS 2018
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