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ZIGER/SNEAD, PARKS & PEOPLE HONORED BY AIA MARYLAND

Baltimore, MD, September 7, 2010 – Ziger/Snead, a Baltimore-based architectural design firm, is pleased to announce that their design for The Center for Parks & People at Auchentoroly Terrace has been awarded an Award of Merit from AIA Maryland in the Unbuilt category.

The project includes the restoration of an abandoned nine-acre portion of Druid Hill Park, complete with public demonstration gardens, recreational opportunities, and urban forestry research fields. The fire-damaged historic superintendent's house will be restored for use as a community center, and a new facility designed to the highest standards of sustainable design will serve as an environmental resource center, reference library, public meeting rooms, and headquarters for Parks & People.

A commitment to the environment is central to Parks & People Foundation's mission. The design incorporates and showcases sustainable design practices throughout the building, which will seek LEED-NC 2.2 Platinum certification from the United States Green Building Council, as well as Sustainable Communities and New Markets Tax Credits.

For 25 years, Ziger/Snead has provided highly disciplined, original design solutions and superior service for public and private clients in the Baltimore region and beyond. This dedicated group of professionals passionately believes in the power of design to have a positive impact on our quality of life. For more information, visit www.zigersnead.com