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For the first time ever, the NW Natural Street of Dreams is going urban. In honor of its 34th year, the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland (HBA) is bringing America’s longest running luxury home show to the heart of the city.
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The 2009 show will take place Aug. 1st-30th in Portland’s Pearl District and will highlight approximately 10 high-rise condos priced between $1 and $4 million. HBA had been working on sites in more suburban locations, but also had plans under way for adding an urban component to this year’s show. Changing market dynamics, combined with strong industry and consumer interest in the urban component, created an opportunity to focus exclusively on an all-urban show featuring some of Portland’s finest luxury downtown living.
“Dream homes come in different shapes, sizes and styles,” said 2009 HBA President Tom Skaar. “This year’s Street of Dreams focuses on the height of urban living in one of Portland’s residential jewels. It will bring tens of thousands of people to the area’s galleries, breweries, unique restaurants and shops. In essence, the Street of Dreams in The Pearl will give showgoers an authentically Portland lifestyle experience and invite them to see all the wonderful things the city has to offer.”
The 2009 Street of Dreams will also feature a significant increase in its emphasis on sustainability. Most of the homes will meet LEED standards and have other sustainable site development and construction practices that exceed current code. Eco-friendly materials and furnishings and energy efficiency will also be showcased in the condos interiors. Sustainable practices also will be incorporated into the show’s production, marketing and operations. This emphasis demonstrates the HBA’s commitment to being earth-friendly in all its shows and events.
Attendees will be encouraged to take advantage of the region’s public transportation systems, including the MAX, light rail and Portland street car to reduce driving and traffic, to stroll around the highly walkable Pearl, and to pop into local businesses, which will offer special promotions in coordination with the show.
“The 2009 show will offer the public the things they’ve come to love and expect from the Street of Dreams with a new focus and feel,” said Roger LeClair, this year’s Street of Dreams Chairman. “It will still feature innovative homes, showcase the latest, greatest and finest the building industry has to offer and inspire people with the beauty and unique features of the sensational homes it highlights. The show focuses on dreams and will continue to do so for many years to come.”
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Tagged: Street of Dreams
The official 2008 White House Christmas Tree placed and decorated in the Blue Room is an 18 ½-foot tall Fraser fir (Abies fraser).
Russell Estes and Jessie Davis of River Ridge Tree Farms in Crumpler, North Carolina presented the tree to Mrs. Bush. Mr. Estes and Mr. Davis won the honor of having their tree displayed in the White House by becoming the 2008 National Grand Champion Growers of the National Christmas Tree Association. NCTA members have shared the honor of presenting the official White House Christmas Tree since 1966.
The White House Floral Department staff and some 92 White House volunteers decorated this year’s tree in keeping with the theme of “A Red, White and Blue Christmas.” Tree decorations are 369 spherical ornaments, designed by artists from around the country selected by their Congress members. Mrs. Bush invited all Senators and Representatives to participate by selecting an artist. Each hand-painted ornament characterizes the uniqueness of the artist’s state, district, or territory.
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The deadline for submitting your award winning Remodeling Excellence Award packet has been extended to November 14, 2008! Sponsored by Contract Furnishing Mart/ Wear-Dated Carpets, this awards program recognized the professional talents of our members on a local level.
Entries are judged on their own merits by a panel of home building professionals from various fields of expertise who are located outside of our geographical area. There are a range of award categories to enter, each judged on: aesthetics, general design, budgetary considerations and special challenges.
Winners will be announced at the HBA excellence Awards Banquet scheduled for January 31, 2009 Along with receiving their award, winners also enjoy local recognition as well as exposure at the Spring Home & Garden Show® and Fall Home & Garden Show®.
If you would like to enter the REX Awards and have not yet recieved an entry packet, please contact the HBA at 503-684-1880.
Categories: Business Matters · Special Events
Tagged: REX Awards
Remodeling 101
Sponsored by Pacific Residential Mortgage
Saturday, October 25, 2008
9 am – Noon
JMG Conference Center
at the Home Builders Association
This special FREE seminar is designed to give you an inside look at the home remodeling process. We will show you everything a consumer should know before starting a remodel… who to contact first, how to finance your remodel and what are the latest trends.
Industy professionals will guide your through the complete remodeling process to make your dream home a reality. Ten professional remodelors will be on hand to answer your questions and show their work. Featured presenters include…
- Tracy Hankins of Hankins Construction – KEX’s own Mr. Fix It
- Theresa Springer of Pacific Residential Mortgage
- Jim Field of Progressive Builders Northwest
- Greg Sawyer of Providence Builders
Anyone is welcome and the seminar is FREE but space is limited. Call 503-684-1880 to reserve your seat today.
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Tagged: Remodeling 101
Committee: Mitch Stanley (Stanley Home Renovation and Design), Jim Bruce (JB Construction), Steve Stolze (SLS Custom Homes), Lane Cooper (COOPER Designbuilder), Mark Tracy (Chelsea Audio Video), Kathy Fuller (Fuller Spaces) and Sarah Olson (Remodelers Council Coordinator)
The 2009 10th Anniversary Tour of Remodeled Homes will be held March 14 & 15, 2009. Thank you to the Tour site review committee for taking two days out of your schedule to preview 19 potential remodels for the Tour. Watch for more information to come soon!
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Tagged: Tour of Remodeled Homes
The annual Builders Surplus Sale, produced by the Remodelers™ Council of the Home Builders Association took place October 2-5, 2008 at the Portland Fall Home & Garden Show®. Thank you to all of the companies who donated materials and a special thank you to the volunteers who donated their time to make the sale a huge success, especially chair Jim Bruce, of JB Construction.
Items left at the end of the show were donated to The ReBuilding Center, a project of Our United Villages. The ReBuilding Center is the nation’s largest non-profit reuse center for salvaged construction and remodeling materials. The ReBuilding Center operates a retail store selling new and used building materials and household goods to the public at a reduced cost. In addition, The Rebuilding Center includes DeConstruction Services, a sustainable alternative to conventional demolition, and ReFind Furniture, which offers a diverse line of green furniture and home accessories. For more information about the ReBuilding Center, visit their website at www.rebuildingcenter.org.
We would like to thank the numerous companies who donated products so that we could achieve our goals: Ferguson Enterprises, Intrinsic Design, Clark Lumber, Buhring Construction, Silver Oak Custom Homes Inc., Portland Closet Co., Castlesmith Homes LLC, Avalon Interior Design, Medallion Industries, Metke Remodeling & Woodworking, Silco Commercial Construction, T.H.E. Remodel Group, Richard Brown, TJ Bocciocatt, Pental Granite & Marble, Technocom, Inc., Manor Construction, DP Design, General Builders Supply, NW Renovations & Design, Progressive Builders Northwest, Room By Room, Touchstone Townhomes, Blazer Development, and Lakeside Lumber.
Charlene (The Carpet Place), Marc Lisak (Superior Floors and Countertops ) and Kathy Fuller (Fuller Spaces)
Ruth McCullock (Ask the Red Head) and Mark Tracy (Chelsea Audio Video)
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Tagged: Rebuilding Center, Surplus Sale
Don’t miss your chance to be inspired by the beautiful homes and unbeliveable views. Vist StreetofDreamspdx.com for more information.
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