Award to be Presented at the International Builders Show in Orlando on January 10, 2017
Orlando’s 14-square-mileLake Nona community, one of the fastest growing communities in America, announces that the Laureate Park neighborhood is the recipient of a Silver ‘The Nationals’ award, presented by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), for new home sales and marketing. Developed by Tavistock Development Company, Laureate Park was awarded Silver for ‘Master-Planned Community of the Year’ and is a finalist for Gold at the awards presentation during the International Builders Show in Orlando on January 10, 2017.
Driven by a long-term vision, Lake Nona is an innovative community in Orlando, Florida, that aims to inspire human potential whilst being focused on sustainable design, healthy living, and groundbreaking gigabit fiber optic technology. The master-designed community has seen more than $3 billion in construction in the last 10 years across 10 million square feet of world-class residential and commercial facilities and has been featured in FORTUNE Magazine as the “future of cities” and recently lauded by the New York Times as a “city for wellness.”
Laureate Park, Lake Nona’s largest and best-selling neighborhood, features townhomes, cottages and urban bungalows situated among pocket parks, 44 miles of trails and a Village Center featuring public art, and an original concept waterfront restaurant and resort-style Aquatic Center. It is defined by its cutting-edge technology – residents are offered fiber-optic lines in every home that deliver gigabit-capacity internet service – 200 times faster than the average U.S. connection. In partnership with General Electric (GE) and the Masco Environments for Living Certified Green program, the neighborhood provides reductions of at least 20 percent in energy, emissions and water usage in every Laureate Park home.
“We couldn’t be more excited to have Laureate Park acknowledged by ‘The Nationals’ as one of the nation’s most outstanding communities,” said James “Jim” L. Zboril, President of Tavistock Development Company. “Laureate Park exemplifies Tavistock’s commitment to leading edge design principles and a focus on creating more than just places and spaces but thoughtful communities that are innovative, focused on sustainability, and that promote healthy living.”
‘The Nationals’ honors the best in the building industry for determination, integrity, creativity and endurance. The awards ceremony will be held during the International Builders Show at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, just 25 minutes’ drive from Laureate Park.
"The Nationals are the most prestigious awards of their kind, setting the benchmark for innovations in new home design, marketing and sales," said Meredith Oliver, chairperson of the Nationals. "NAHB's commitment to recognizing originality, imagination and success has been exemplified by its award winners since the competition's inception."
Laureate Park, like all of the Lake Nona neighborhoods, is a community designed to promote health and wellness, sustainability and lifelong learning. And while each of Lake Nona’s neighborhoods has a distinctive personality, all are linked to miles of trails, making an active lifestyle an easy choice for residents. Lake Nona’s homes are pioneering wellness real estate through energy-efficient features, and residences are conveniently located with a collaborative learning ecosystem of A-rated public schools and premier universities.
To learn more about Lake Nona visit their website at www.lakenona.com.
ABOUT LAKE NONA
Orlando’s Lake Nona is one of the top 10, fastest-growing communities in America with more than $3 billion in construction in the last 10 years across 10 million square feet of world-class residential and commercial facilities – and it’s just getting started. The 14-square-mile, master-designed community is home to thoughtfully designed neighborhoods, world-class education facilities, a Health & Life Sciences Cluster, a Sports & Performance District highlighted by USTA’s New Home of American Tennis – the largest tennis facility in the country, diverse work spaces, recreational facilities, retail centers, and entertainment venues encompassing the best Orlando has to offer with all the conveniences of a dynamic, vibrant community. Driven by a long-term vision, Lake Nona is committed to building an innovative community that inspires human potential whilst being focused on sustainable design, healthy living, and groundbreaking gigabit fiber optic technology. Adjacent to Orlando International Airport, Lake Nona will feature millions of square feet of commercial space, thousands of hotel rooms, 25,000+ residents and hundreds of shops and restaurants.
ABOUT TAVISTOCK DEVELOPMENT CO.
Tavistock Development Company is a diversified real estate firm owned by Tavistock Group specializing in planning, design, finance, construction and development. Tavistock Development Company’s real estate portfolio is highlighted by the 14-square-mile, master-planned community Lake Nona in Orlando, Florida, in addition to its infrastructure network, residential, office and retail development and medical and educational institutions. For more information, visit tavistockdevelopment.com.
