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The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara has achieved local and national recognition for many of the innovations in housing and social services we provide the community.

We are grateful to our staff and community partners whose dedication and hard work make these accomplishments possible.

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Santa Barbara/Regional

2003 American Institute of Architects (AIA) SantaBarbara Chapter
Residential Multi-family New Construction Award
Casa de Las Fuentes
Peikert Group Architects, LLP

2002 Partner Recognition Award - from Peoples Self Help Housing Corporation for HACSB's ongoing support and dedication to the Victoria Hotel - August 8, 2002

2002 Central Coast Area Agency on Aging - Older Americans Month - May 2002 for HACSB's efforts at the Garden Court

Santa Barbara County ’s United Way Bronze Award for outstanding giving (2000-2001)

Santa Barbara Beautiful, 2001 Award for condominiums, Apartments, Retirment Facilities – Garden Court at 1116 Del La Vina Street for outstanding contribution to the further enhancement of Santa Barbara’s beauty

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Work Training Programs, Inc. – Agency of the Year Award – presented to HACSB in recognition for being a leader in the commitment to offer housing to people with disabilities. In appreciation for true partnership with our agency.

2000 Melchioria Construction Company – Best Affordable Project

Santa Barbara County ’s United Way Bronze Award for outstanding giving (1999-2000)

2000 Key Award – The Key to the Garden Court/1116 De La Vina – Presented to HACSB by Developers Frank Thompson, Richard Bialosky and Detlev Peikert

2000 Sanctuary Psychiatric Centers Recognition Award to HACSB for its ongoing support of the Arlington Supported Independent Living Project

2000 Mental Health Association of Santa Barbara – Recognition Award for HACSB’s commitment to provide housing for persons with mental disabilities

Santa Barbara County ’s United Way Bronze Award for outstanding giving (1998-1999)

Santa Barbara County ’s United Way Bronze Award for outstanding giving (1997-1998)

Certificate of Appreciation – from the County of Santa Barbara and the Community Environmental Council to HACSB for their efforts in pollution prevention by properly managing hazardous waste through the Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center Project. (1998 Pollution Prevention Week)

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Santa Barbara County ’s United Way Bronze Award for outstanding giving (1996-1997)

Santa Barbara County ’s United Way Bronze Award for outstanding giving (1995-1996)

1996 Westside Boys and Girls Club – Recognition Award for continuing support and contributions

1996 Youth United Not Divided Organization – Recognition Award – in appreciation for HACSB’s support of the youth of Santa Barbara

1990 Santa Barbara Beautiful Award – 1027 E. Ortega – for outstanding contribution to the further enhancement of Santa Barbara ’s beauty

1984 Santa Barbara Beautiful Award – Wilson Cottages

1978 Ventura County Chapter – American Institute of Architects – Honor Award – Elise Way Development, Leach Kehoe Architects

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  California

2004 California Redevelopment Association (CRA)
Award of Excellence
Multi-Family Residential Development

2004 California Redevelopment Association (CRA)Award of Excellence Multi-Family Residential Development

2003 California State Chapter of the American Planning Association (CCAPA)
Award of Excellence
Outstanding Planning Project Award

2003 League of California Cities
Helen Putnam Award for Excellence

1989 California Preservation Award – In recognition of outstanding achievement in preservation – Adaptive Re-use Victoria Street water pump house

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National

 

NAHRO (National Associations of Housing and Redevelopment Officials)

2006 National Award of Merit in Project Design for Paseo Voluntario: Smart Growth Infill Development

 

2005 National Award of Merit in Administrative Innovations for the "Real 5 Year Plan - A Better Plan for the Community" 

2004 National Award of Excellence
Program Innovation – Project Design category

2004 National Award of Merit
Affordable Housing category

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Internal Revenue Service 2005 
Outstanding Contributions to the VITA/TCE Program and to the Community

Builder Magazine (Gold Nugget Award)
2003 Grand Award
"Best Redevelopment Rehab or Infill Site Plan”

Builder Magazine (Gold Nugget Award)
2003 Award of Merit
"Best Apartment Project 1 to 3 stories”

 

Builder Magazine (Gold Nugget Award)
2003 Award of Merit
"Best Affordable Project - Attached"

 

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2003 National Association of Home Builders
Best in American Living Award (BALA) – Platinum award (top level award)
Best Urban Smart Growth Neighborhood/Community

 

2003 National Association of Home Builders
Best in American Living Award (BALA) – Platinum award (top level award)
Best Rental Development

 NAHRO Award – 2001 National Award of Merit in program innovation for Garden Court

NAHRO/Pacific Southwest Regional Council Award – 2001 Regional Merit Award to HACSB for quality affordable housing.

2000 Gold Nugget Award – Grand Award – Best in the West – presented by Builder Magazine in recognition of excellence and value for The Garden Court on De La Vina.

2000 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Secretary’s Commendation to HACSB – In recognition as High Performer, in providing decent, safe and affordable housing and proving that public housing works

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NAHRO/Pacific Southwest Regional Council – 1999 Regional Award – Sustained High Performer Award – 5 Years of PHMAP HIGH Performer Status1998

NAHRO Award – 1997 National Award of Merit – in project design/new project. “Details bring charm to High Density Housing Program”

NAHRO Award – 1997 National Award of Merit in Project Design/Modernization and Rehabilitation for “New images costs little more than repair project”

1995 NAHRO – National Award of Merit in Project Design/New Project – A Home for Individuals and Families Living with Aids – Sarah House

NAHRO Award – 1992 National Award of Merit in Economic Impact for the Prevention Alert Liaison (PAL) program for residents

NAHRO Award – 1992 National Award of Merit in Project Design for “The building of Public Housing without Federal Funds”

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