Congaree’s Philanthropic Golf Club Is Putting Underprivileged Golfers Through College
Congaree helped usher in a new membership model in the world of high-end private clubs, with a philanthropic purpose and a network of invited “ambassadors” committed to providing educational, vocational and golf opportunities to underprivileged and deserving youth.
As the club and its Tom Fazio-designed course in South Carolina’s low country have continued to garner accolades – including a successful stint as host of the PGA Tour’s 2021 Palmetto Championship at Congaree – billionaire owner Dan Friedkin is most excited about how the charitable vision has taken root. Some members of the inaugural Congaree Global Golf Initiative (CGGI) program in 2017 have now graduated college (playing competitive golf along the way) and turned their opportunity into something much bigger.
“We’ve had more than 100 kids from 16 countries participate in the Congaree Global Golf Initiative and the positive impact it’s had on their lives is profound,” said Friedkin, who has a net worth of more than $4 billion, according to the Forbes billionaires list, making him one of the world’s wealthiest individuals. “Almost every single one of our ‘Congaree Kids’ has earned a college scholarship, with many of them playing golf at the collegiate level. These are life-changing opportunities. The education, mentorship and training they receive at CGGI stays with them well beyond their time at Congaree.”
Read the full article on Forbes.
NEXTON WINS GOLD, TAKES HOME TWO BEST IN AMERICAN LIVING AWARDS
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced today it was awarded 2021 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) by The National Association of Home Builders Design Committee for two categories: Mixed-Use Community and Green Community. BALA is the building industry’s premier residential design awards program that spotlights the most creative and talented industry professionals who redefine design excellence for homes and communities nationally and internationally. The awards were issued during the International Builders Show.
Nexton received the GOLD Award for Mixed-Use Community. To date, Nexton has 2,000 homes and townhomes, six apartment communities, built-for-rent single family homes, medical offices, a school and a destination shopping and dining district. Nexton has evolved into a leading mixed-use community and an example for the nation. As the Charleston region’s third job center, Nexton’s thoughtful design and sustainable growth exemplifies the best in innovative mixed-use development.
Nexton received the GOLD Award for Green Community. Nexton’s commitment to eco-friendly living extends both indoors and outdoors. On a macro level, the community’s design and layout emphasizes the importance of integration with the local environment, setting aside more than 30% of the development’s 5,000 acres through woodlands, open spaces, wetlands and other natural ecosystems, and employs a Town Forrester to manage the health of the forest. Homes and office building are certified through Eco Select.
Read the press release here.
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HART HOWERTON RECOGNIZED FOR TWO TOP PLANNED COMMUNITY AWARDS BY NAHB
Nexton in Summerville, South Carolina named NAHB Master Planned Community of the Year; image courtesy Hart Howerton |
UVA School of Architecture congratulates alumnus David P. Howerton (BCP ’74), Chairman and Partner of Hart Howerton and member of the School of Architecture Foundation Board, for the recent recognition of two national awards for outstanding planned communities.
NAHB honored outstanding residential real estate sales, marketing and design, 55+ housing projects, individual achievement, young professionals and global excellence as part of their annual award program known as “The Nationals℠”.
“The Nationals are the most prestigious awards of their kind, setting the benchmark for innovation in the housing industry,” said NAHB Chairman Chuck Fowke. “NAHB’s commitment to recognizing originality, imagination and success has been exemplified by its award winners since the competition’s inception.”
Hart Howerton was recognized with awards for Edge-on-Hudson in Sleepy Hollow, New York (Multifamily Community of the Year – up to four stories) and Nexton in Summerville, South Carolina (Master Planned Community of the Year). Nexton received NAHB’s Gold Award for Best Master-Planned Community in the United States, selected from a competitive field of over 900 entries by a panel of industry professionals. Located on 5,000 acres in the heart of Charleston’s I-26 growth corridor, Nexton has been recognized as an international model for master planned communities. It was awarded for demonstrating excellence in forward-thinking design and sustainable land planning.
Edge-on-Hudson in Sleepy Hollow, New York is NAHB’s Multifamily Community of the Year; image courtesy Hart Howerton |
Edge-on-Hudson is a transit-oriented urban waterfront community 25 miles from New York City. Once host to a major General Motors assembly plant that occupied a prime piece of real estate on the water’s edge, Hart Howerton helped to transform the 70 acres of Edge-on-Hudson into a planned community that was sensitively designed to celebrate life on the water, and provide a connection to the Hudson River. A linear park that runs through the heart of the community and the waterfront promenade are two features of the TOD.
Congratulations to David Howerton and Hart Howerton for these outstanding achievements in sustainable planned community design.
Read the article at the University of Virginia, School of Architecture.
Watch as classic Hilton Head restaurant is demolished, rebuilt next to lighthouse
You can now keep an eye on the progress at Sea Pines’ Quarterdeck restaurant.
Sea Pines Resort has launched a livestream on Youtube to track the progress and rebuilding of the new Quarterdeck, located next to the Harbour Town Lighthouse on Hilton Head Island.
On Thursday, the livestream showed a newly cleared construction site.
The Quarterdeck restaurant will be rebuilt to reflect a new Harbour Town experience, according to an announcement from Sea Pines Resort in December.
The restaurant, which used to have a large patio for outdoor seating, will be rebuilt to offer panoramic views of the 18th green on the Harbour Town Golf Links course, the yacht basin and Calibogue Sound.
Quarterdeck’s redevelopment will also include the construction of a rooftop oyster bar with flexible glass walls to open to the outdoors.
The bar will open to a 270-degree view of Harbour Town.
A casual, walk-up market on the ground level will serve as a place to grab a quick bite to go or to stock up on local shrimp, seafood and ice cream for the day. It will open toward the entrance to the Harbour Town Pier, which was rebuilt after being destroyed by Hurricane Matthew in 2016.
“We’re going to be reorienting how it sits on the site and focusing on those primary views of the marina, the 18th hole and the sunsets over Calibogue Sound,” Director of Resort Development Cliff McMackin said in December “That was a critical point in the design process.”
Read the full article at the Island Packet.
Watch Harbourtown landmark restaurant rebuild LIVE
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (WSAV) – The RBC Heritage will have fans this year, but it won’t have one of its most popular spots to have an after-round drink.
The Quarterdeck closed earlier this year and the iconic restaurant/bar structure was demolished.
But its not gone forever, just rebuilding. Now you can watch the progress for yourself.
The Sea Pines Resort has created a livestream on youtube.com so everyone can see the restaurant rebuild in real time.
According to a news release from Sea Pines:
“When completed, the dining option at the Hilton Head Island, S.C. resort will feature a two-story restaurant with a bar and dining area on the first floor and a rooftop oyster bar. The bar will offer 270-degree views of the famed Harbour Town Yacht Basin and Calibogue Sound.”
The new vision, created by design firm Hart Howerton, will feature a two-story restaurant with a bar and dining area on the first floor and a rooftop oyster bar where guests can enjoy views of Harbour Town, the 18th hole of the Harbour Town Golf Links and Calibogue Sound. A casual, walk-up market on the ground level will serve as a place to grab a quick bite to go or to stock up on provisions for the day. The addition of a boardwalk will direct pedestrian flow to the market and pier, creating a gathering spot in this prime waterfront setting.
“This new restaurant will serve as the cornerstone of Harbour Town and is destined to become the most desirable dining venue on Hilton Head Island,” said resort President Steve Birdwell.
The new Quarterdeck should be finished in the Spring of 2022, in time for the 2022 RBC Heritage.
Read the article/watch the video at WSAV.
NEXTON NAMED BEST MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY IN THE U.S. BY NAHB
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – March 9, 2020 – Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community, was recognized as the top master-planned community in the U.S. by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
During NAHB’s 2021 Nationals virtual ceremony on March 5, Nexton received Gold Awards for Best Master-Planned Community in the U.S. and Best Brochure (Master-Planned Community). The community was also recognized with Silver Awards for Best Community Welcome Center and Best Signage.
“Since its inception, our talented team recognized that Nexton offered a unique opportunity. We set out to develop a sustainable, mixed-use, master-planned community that applied thoughtful architecture and innovative design in a socially responsible way,” said Nexton’s Vice President of Operations Brent Gibadlo. “Six short years later, Nexton is a regional commercial hub, comprised of corporate headquarters, fine dining, shopping and an array of recreational choices. And most importantly, Nexton is home for over 6,000 people living in a vibrant environment where everything is connected by nature and technology.”
Presented annually by the NAHB, The Nationals recognizes the year’s most outstanding work in residential real estate sales, marketing and design by individuals and communities across the country. Showcasing the most exciting trends in new home sales and marketing throughout the U.S., Gold Award winners were selected from a field of over 900 entries by a panel of industry professionals.
“The Nationals are the most prestigious awards of their kind, setting the benchmark for innovations in new home design, marketing and sales,” said Angela Harris, chairperson of the Nationals. “NAHB’s commitment to recognizing originality, imagination and success has been exemplified by its award winners since the competition’s inception.”
Located on 5,000 acres in the heart of Charleston’s I-26 growth corridor, Nexton has been recognized as an international model for master planned communities. It features an array of new homes by hand-picked homebuilders, as well as luxury apartments, commercial and office space, and destination dining and shopping.
“Through its cornerstones of wellness, design, innovation and diversity, Nexton constantly strives to improve the lives of people who live and work here,” said Nexton’s Marketing Director Cassie Cataline. “We’ve created a place that draws people together around shared ideas and values, and we are proud to be recognized as the best in the country.”
Nexton is a lifestyle-driven community that blends the best of live, work and play – all within close proximity to the area’s top employers, including Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Boeing. Having recently surpassed its 1,500th home-sale milestone, Nexton is poised for growth on all fronts in 2021.
In November 2020, the community was named the Best Master Planned Community in South Carolina by the Home Builders Association of South Carolina (HBASC) for demonstrating excellence in forward-thinking design and sustainable land planning. Nexton was also recognized as a Top 50 Selling Master-Planned Community in the U.S. by Robert Charles Lesser & Co. (RCLCO).
Nexton shares this award with a long list of partners which can be found here.
To learn more about Nexton, visit: www.nexton.com.
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About Nexton
Nexton is owned by a business entity of North America Sekisui House, LLC (NASH), and is developed by Newland. NASH and Newland share a deep commitment to sustainable development practices and apply these core values to the vision, planning, and development of their projects. Recognized as a Top 50 Selling Master-Planned Community in the U.S. by Robert Charles Lesser & Co. (RCLCO), Nexton is one of more than 20 assets the NASH/Newland partnership owns and manages together across the U.S. newlandco.com | nashcommunities.com
About Newland
Newland is a diversified real estate company leveraging a national platform and over five decades of experience. Newland actively owns, operates, and develops premier master-planned residential, commercial, and urban mixed-use real estate across the US. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Newland and its affiliated companies have completed or have underway more than 140 diverse real estate developments in 13 states. For more information, please visit newlandco.com.
About North America Sekisui House, LLC (NASH)
NASH was established in 2010 as the US business operations unit and a full subsidiary of Sekisui House, LTD., Japan’s largest homebuilder and a leading diversified developer since 1960. Sekisui House, LTD. has built more than two million houses and expanded its operations to Australia, China, Singapore, and the US NASH establishes joint ventures to build innovative and sustainability-conscious master-planned communities and urban infill developments across the US. NASH is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. For more information, please visit nashcommunities.com.
About NAHB
The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington-based trade association representing more than 140,000 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. NAHB is affiliated with 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 this year.
Huge housing development near Charleston wins top nod; luxury condos coming to West Ashley
Nexton Named Best Master-Planned Community in South Carolina
Nexton, located in Summerville, SC, brought home more accolades as the 2020 Pinnacle Award for Best Master Planned Community in South Carolina. Presented by the Home Builders Association of South Carolina, the Pinnacle Awards represent the best of the best in the home building industry. Recently, Nexton was also awarded the 2020 Gold Nugget Award for Best Community Land Plan.
The next chapter of Nexton, Midtown, just opened and is bringing the energy of a town with the serenity of nature closer to home. Situated in the middle of Nexton, Midtown is at the center of connected, stress-free living.
Read the full article at Post and Courier.
Introducing The Waterfront at Daniel Island
Waterfront I Daniel Island
Introducing The Waterfront, a luxurious new community designed to capture the essence of the Lowcountry lifestyle. Positioned on a 22-acre playground where River Landing Drive meets the Wando River, beautifully designed residences and premier amenities overlooking meandering waterways await you on this last remaining piece of Daniel Island waterfront. Come home to a prized location, surrounded by nature’s spectacular bounty, at The Waterfront.
THE COMMUNITY
Positioned at the intersection of River Landing Drive and the Wando River, The Waterfront is seamlessly connected to Daniel Island’s shops, restaurants, and community events. With the addition of The Waterfront community, Island residents will be able to walk or bike to the town’s only waterfront restaurant, redesigned Waterfront Park and new retail options.
THE PARK
Daniel Island’s newly designed waterfront park will be anchored by a spectacular fountain surrounded by waterside swings, hammock garden and children’s play area.
THE DOCKS
In partnership with the Daniel Island Town Association and Daniel Island Yacht Club, The Waterfront will enhance life on the Wando River as residents know it. The existing dock will host the Daniel Island Ferry as well as additional water activities. Through the addition of the new Daniel Island Yacht Club, residents can expect boat slips for day use and boat valet service.
Immersed in the heart of the Lowcountry.
From your front door, walk or bike to Daniel Island’s neighborhood shops, restaurants and 25 miles of marsh-lined trails. Be in historic downtown Charleston, America’s #1 City, in minutes by car or boat. Find yourself on any one of the area beaches, including white, sandy Isle of Palms just 12 miles away.
Learn more about Daniel Island’s Waterfront here.
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