CUDE Announces 2014 Winners
Several awards were handed out this morning by the Rochester Committee on Urban Design and Environment. The 26th annual CUDE event recognizes individuals, businesses and organizations for projects that improve the city’s looks and environment.
The breakfast awards presentation was held at the Mayo Civic Center and among the winners this year were Lourdes High School and the Metropolitan Market Place.
Here is the complete list of winners:
Commercial Development: Metropolitan Market Place
New type of vibrant, mixed use development that energizes our downtown
Community Site Enhancement:
Joe’s Auto Body – 923 6th St NW
Fun mural on long blank wall that really tricks the eye from a distance.
Rochester Public Library Door Mural
Fun and colorful bookcase mural adds interest to streetscape.
Institutional:
Phase 2 of 2nd Street SW Project
Attractive and functional: makes use of rain gardens and permeable pavement.
Lourdes High School
Nice site design and attractive grounds.
Environmental Innovation and Conservation: Friends of Indian Heights
Volunteer effort that is making great strides in ridding Indian Heights Park of invasive species like buckthorn. Enlists help from folks struggling to get their lives together (such as Silver Creek Corner residents) to help them feel a part of the community.
Individuals and Organizations: Chris Beighley – Oak Terrace and Parkside Cleanup
Very active cleanup effort that has created a strong sense of community and well being.
Residential Development:
The Skogen Residence - 538 4th Ave NW
Wonderful investment in the renovation of a home in an area that could really use a pick-me-up.
The Jones Residence - 847 1st St NW
Great exterior remodeling both of the home and its outdoor space.
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