The Mather in Evanston, IL.
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced the 2012 finalist for the Best of 50+ Housing Awards.
The awards honor excellence in the building, design and marketing of housing for the baby boomer generation and beyond.
“We are excited to announce the award-winning projects during the 2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show,” said Bob Nielsen NAHB chairmen.
Seventy-nine entries were chosen as finalist for the NAHB Best of 50+ housing awards. Each entry is eligible to win a Gold or Silver Award during the International Builders’ Show on Thursday, February 9, 2012 in Orlando.
Two Chicagoland-area developments are up for awards: Newport Cove’s LIFEhouse located in Antioch and The Mather located in Evanston.
LIFEhouse is a one of a kind model, built to aid its residents as they age. The development is a finalist for Best Universal Design Home.
The Mather is a finalist in multiple award categories, including:
- Best Built Repositioned Project
- Best CCRC or Independent/Assisted Living
- Best Direct Mail Piece or Campaign
- Best Dining or Cafe Experience for Mather’s — More Than a Cafe at The Mathers
Stay tuned for the winners on February 9th!