An Award-Winning Downtown
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
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