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Award for Excellence In Historic Preservation

ACHP/HUD Secretary's Award For Excellence In Historic Preservation

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recognizes developers, organizations and agencies for their success in advancing the goals of historic preservation while providing affordable housing and/or expanded economic opportunities for low-and moderate-income families and individuals.

HUD/ National Trust for Historic Preservation Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation

Prior to 2015 the HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation was presented in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), recognized efforts that both advanced the nation’s historic preservation goals and provided affordable housing and economic development opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

2015 is the final year this award was presented in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.



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A.T. Lewis and Rio Grande Lofts in Denver, CO
 

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Andrew Cuomo has announced that the A.T. Lewis and Rio Grande Lofts in Denver, CO has received the National Trust/HUD Secretary's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation.

The award was presented in recognition of excellence in advancing the goals of historic preservation while providing affordable housing and expanded economic opportunities, particularly for low- and moderate-income people.

"We agree with the opinion of the judges that this project represents an outstanding achievement in historic preservation, and one that is singularly worthy of receiving the first HUD Secretary's Award for Excellence," Cuomo said.

The award winner represents the renovation of two adjacent historic buildings in downtown Denver that had stood vacant for many years. The buildings were turned into stores and apartments, many of which are set aside for low- and moderate-income residents.

"A.T. Lewis and Rio Grande Lofts has provided the Denver community with a model of how private and public interests can revitalize historic buildings in a way that serves the needs of a wide variety of residents," Cuomo said.