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Builder of the Year-
Bob Yoder
Bob Yoder of Shea Homes chats with our
Editor about the state of the building
industry today and how he’s managed to
stay successful.
By Jenn Sherman
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Single Family Project of
the Year- Arroyo Crossing
The Arroyo Crossing community has a
total of 11 designs with each one having
distinctive architecture and yet well
integrated into the other neighborhoods
within Arroyo Crossing. The Estates, which target the boomers,
provides a transition area or buffer to the neighboring semi-custom
homes with the Classics providing a slightly higher density solution
for the family market.
By Jenn Sherman
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Apartment Project of
the Year- The Uptown
The Uptown is the first Oakland apartment
community to be certified by the U.S. Green
Building Council as ecologically-friendly.
Conserving resources, providing cleaner
living and encouraging public and hybrid
transit are core values of The Uptown.
By Nick Slevin
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Adaptive Reuse Project
of the Year- Vue46
Vue46 offers a stunning variety of New
York Flats, London Lofts and Boston Town
Homes at the East Bays newest destination
of home spaces. Ranging in size from just
under 800 square feet to an amazing 2300+ square feet, these truly
spectacular homes are a one-of-a-kind treat on the Oakland and
Emeryville border.
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Who’s-Who
Each year in this issue of the magazine we present a selection of our industry’s
best and brightest in our ‘Who’s Who in Home building’ section. This year’s list is
more in keeping with our downsized industry- there are fifty individuals for your
perusal. See if someone you know made the cut.
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| DEPARTMENTS |
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News
The news source for homebuilders in the West and across the Sunbelt. The
people, places and headlines affecting the residential and mixed-use building,
and architectural communities.
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End of the Year Wrap Up
Acclaimed author of The Housing Chronicles Blog, which is currently featured
on sites produced by Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, Forbes
magazine, CNN, The Washington Post and the Chicago Sun-Times gives us his
take on the last year’s events and what to expect in the upcoming year.
By Patrick Duffy
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Making Headlines: The Homebuilders Coalition
for Economic Recovery
Veteran builders are being blindsided by new banking practices as the banks
they once considered partners are now working against them.
By Mick Pattinson
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Networking & Industry Memberships: BIA/OC
Information about the benefits of membership in the Building Industry
Association chapters and how it can benefit you personally and professionally.
By Kristine Thalman
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Legal Notes- SB 375
The new California law seeks to stem the tide away from suburban growth
toward infill development. It requires the 18 metropolitan planning
organizations across the state of California to show that their future planning
scenarios will result in a reduction in carbon.
By Todd Williams
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Interview: Scott Larson
As HomeAid Orange County, begins its 20th year of building dignified housing
where homeless families and individuals can rebuild their lives, executive
director, Scott Larson has led the organization to complete four housing
developments in 2008.
By Nick Slevin
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