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An Award-Winning Downtown

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The City of Lancaster, together with private partners InSite Development and The BLVD Association, has been recognized at the regional, state and national levels for downtown excellence. Below is a summary of awards The BLVD has received to date.

2013 International Downtown Association Pinnacle Award
Category: Public Space
Recognized for: The BLVD Transformation Project

2012 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement California Redevelopment Association Award
Awarding Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Category: Overall Excellence
Recognized for: The BLVD Transformation Project

2012 California Redevelopment Association Awards of Excellence
Category: Community Revitalization
Recognized for: The BLVD Transformation Project

2012 California Downtown Association Awards
Category: Physical Improvement
Recognized for: The BLVD Transformation Project

2011 Outstanding Project of the Year
Awarding Agency: American Public Works Association - High Desert Branch
Recognized for: The BLVD Transformation Project 

2011 Planning Excellence in Implementation Award of Merit 
Awarding Agency: American Planning Association - Los Angeles Section, California Chapter 
Recognized for: City of Lancaster Downtown Specific Plan 

2010 California Downtown Association Crystal Eagle Awards
Category: Special Events & Promotions
Recognized for: Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix 

Editor's Design Choice 
Publication: Build a Better Burb, The Online Journal of Suburban Design 
Recognized for: The BLVD Transformation Project