FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Scott Elliott
March 3, 2009
717-730-4380, ext. 3010 (office)
717-649-6522 (cell)
[email protected]
Sarah Peck of Malvern-based Progressive Housing Ventures LLC has been
awarded Pennsylvania Builders Association’s Building Innovation Award in recognition
of her innovative neighborhood revitalization and performance zoning achievements.
In selecting Peck, judges highlighted the ability to increase property values in a
Downingtown neighborhood by eliminating an eyesore and using high-density
construction that yielded a combined increase of onsite parking and open space — a rare
combination. Peck also made a significant financial investment in the community; the
project sold out just over one year from grand opening in September of 2007.
In addition to being a PBA member, Peck is actively involved in the Home
Builders Association of Chester and Delaware Counties.
Nearly 200 PBA members, colleagues and distinguished guests were on hand Feb.
28 at The Hotel Hershey to congratulate Peck for the honor.
"It’s important for us to recognize exceptional work among our members," PBA
President Gene Kreitzer said. "The best and brightest in the state’s homebuilding industry
raise the bar of achievement for everyone else to meet, and that provides beneficial
competition."
In total, nine awards were presented at The Hotel Hershey to PBA members
whose work advances the state’s homebuilding industry.
About the PBA
Chartered in 1952, the Pennsylvania Builders Association is a nonprofit professional
trade organization representing more than 9,000 member companies from across the
commonwealth. PBA members and their 528,000 employees include builders,
remodelers, material suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, lending institutions, utilities
and others involved in the housing industry.
PBA serves its membership by providing proactive leadership on state regulatory and
legislative issues and by offering products and services to its 40 local associations that
enhance the effectiveness and professionalism of its members. PBA serves Pennsylvania
communities and consumers through its steadfast efforts to protect homeownership rights
and advocate for affordable housing options. PBA is affiliated with the National
Association of Home Builders.
