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Windsong Properties Receives 2009 Livable Communities “Special Recognition” Honor

Monday, January 25, 2010 / Windsong Properties

Somerset by Windsong
 
ATLANTA – Windsong Properties, Atlanta’s leading Active Adult courtyard homebuilder was awarded a distinguished Livable Communities “special recognition” honor for its Somerset community in Woodstock by the AARP and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) on January 19, 2010 at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas.

“We are extremely honored and humbled by this award,” said Steve Romeyn, managing partner at Windsong Properties. “To be recognized on a national level by quality organizations such as AARP and NAHB is very special.”

Every home that Windsong Properties builds meets EasyLiving Homes® standards, which includes no-step access, wide doorways, lever handles, and other amenities that facilitate changing life situations. In addition, the homes at Somerset are qualified by Southface as EarthCraft Homes; assuring they have a lower cost to operate, are healthier and more comfortable and reduce their environment.

AARP and the NAHB created the joint awards program in 2007 for builders, remodelers, architects and developers in order to recognize forward-looking companies that have constructed creative and unique homes and communities with accessible features that improve the daily comfort, ease of use, and safety, of all their residents, no matter what their ages or physical abilities.The awards are presented annually for projects that incorporate such aspects as:

• design elements that accommodate the needs of all residents with all levels of physical ability from children through grandparents;
• easy access to community services and features such as retail, restaurants, medical, social and cultural activities, as well as viable transportation options;
• improved energy efficiency and enhanced site design; and
• better communication with key stakeholders

A panel of expert judges appointed by NAHB and AARP reviewed applications and selected the finalists. Judging criteria varied from category to category, but points were awarded based on: 1) Universal Design Features; 2) Ease of Maintenance and Energy Efficiency; 3) Exterior Design and Landscaping/Site Design; 4) Incorporation of Livable Community Design Features; and 5) Stakeholder Involvement.

Somerset is located just two and a half miles west of I-575. Take I-75 North to I-575 North to Exit 8. Travel west on Towne Lake Parkway, staying straight on Eagle Drive.  Turn left off Eagle Drive onto Putnam Ford Road. Somerset is half a mile on the left.

About AARP:
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, the definitive voice for 50+ Americans and the world's largest-circulation magazine with over 34.5 million readers; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news source for AARP's nearly 40 million members and Americans 50+; AARP Segunda Juventud, the only bilingual U.S. publication dedicated exclusively to the 50+ Hispanic community; and our website, AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

About NAHB:
The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing more than 200,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. Known as "the voice of the housing industry," NAHB is affiliated with more than 800 state and local home builders associations around the country. NAHB's builder members will construct about 80 percent of the new housing units projected for 2010.

About Windsong Properties:
Locally owned, Windsong Properties was founded by Mark Carruth and Managing Partner, Steve Romeyn. The two bring more than 50 years of local building experience to Windsong Properties, “Where Life’s a Breeze.” As empty nesters themselves, Mark and Steve have first hand knowledge of the desires of active adults and are passionate about creating communities and homes for empty nesters. Every decision made at Windsong Properties from the design of the community and its amenities to the award winning floor plans, and the unique customer service approach is target to the 50-plus, empty nester group. Windsong Properties earned the highest honor from the Certified Professional Home Builders association in 2007 and 2008 when it was awarded the Customer Satisfaction Award. Windsong Properties invites you to visit one of its communities and see for yourself just how easy living the Windsong Lifestyle can be. For more information, call 770-516-3409 or visit http://www.windsonglife.com.

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