Issaquah Highlands Wins
Two Merit Awards

» Best of the West:
   “Masterplanned Community of the Year”
   Award of Merit Finalist 2006

» Best of the West:
   “Sustainable Community of the Year”
   Award of Merit Finalist 2006

SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2006 Adding to a long list of industry and professional awards and accolades, Issaquah Highlands was named as one of three Merit Award winners and finalist for “Master Planned Community of the Year,” “Sustainable Community of the Year” at the prestigious Gold Nugget awards.

This is the oldest and largest program of its kind. Gold Nuggets honor creative achievements in architectural design and land use planning for residential, commercial and industrial projects. Entries come from 14 Western states and, NEW for 2006, international entries are now accepted for all countries. Gold Nugget winners share one common denominator: excellence and innovation in addressing complex design/build issues. The competition is sponsored by the PCBC conference and BUILDER, a national magazine of the housing industry.

Issaquah Highlands has been attracting attention for its emphasis on sustainable development, green building and encouraging a “Living Green™” lifestyle among its residents. “The bottom line is that we are succeeding in creating a community and lifestyle that is healthier, conserves both water and energy, saves homeowners money and is better for the environment and our neighors,” says Judd Kirk, president of Port Blakely Communities, developer of Issaquah Highlands. Click here to view a full list of recognition of Issaquah Highland’s leadership.