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June 1, 2009
"Largest" Sales Event Ever This Weekend at Evo
April 20, 2009
Evo Maintains Furious Sales Pace,
Announces New "Homebuyer Advantage Sale"
March 2, 2009
Evo High-Rise Reports 24 Year-to-Date Sales, Continues Furious Pace as Los Angeles’ Leading Residence
February 2, 2009
Sales Success at Evo High-Rise Signifies Steady Consumer Demand
September 4, 2008
The “EVO”-lution of South
August 1, 2008
Sip, Sup and Celebrate the Art Scene at South
July 25, 2008
LA Hard Hats
April 22, 2008
Good as Gold for Going Green: Luma Awarded LEED Gold Certification on Earth Day
October 30, 2007
The Midas Touch: The South Group’s Elleven Awarded LEED Gold Certification
April 11, 2007
Building on Success
December 18, 2006
The South Group Steps up Customer Service with Management Position
November 20, 2006
The Building Buzz is “Brewing” in South Park
July 6, 2006
Jr. Achievement “Job Shadows” Developers, Learns the Nuts & Bolts of Building Industry
June 23, 2006
The South Group's Evo Comes Flying Out of the Gate With Stunning Sales Event Numbers
March 7, 2006
Evo Elevates Urban Living in Downtown Los Angeles
December 21, 2005
Sierra Club Names The South Group’s Portland Development One of America’s Best
December 1, 2005
"Figueroa South," The South Group's Newest, Earns CRA Approval
November 29, 2005
Developers Thrilled by Weekend Sell-out
November 3, 2005
Civic, Business Leaders and Urban Pioneers
October 27, 2005
The South Group Announces Plans for New "Figueroa South" Residential Development Within the "South" Community
October 27, 2005
Evo, Developer's Third New Luxury Condo Project, Breaks Ground in Downtown Los Angeles
August 31, 2005
Downtown Urban Development Strengthened By Unique Relationship
August 23, 2005
Elleven's Scorecard: 50% Complete; 100% Recycled
August 16, 2005
The South Group Breaks Ground on Luma, Downtown Los Angeles' All-New Condominium Project
April 20, 2005
Green is Gold for Prominent LEED Developers
April 8, 2005
Downtown Developer, The South Group, Honored
November 15, 2004
Getting In On the "Ground Floor," Urban Pioneers Swamp Developers of First New Downtown L.A. Condos
October 19, 2004
The South Group & AEG Join the Mayor's Office to Inform Minority Businesses About Subcontracting Opportunities with Elleven Urban Dwellings & L.A. Live Projects
September 30, 2004
Downtown's First New Condo Project in 20 Years, 'Elleven,' Breaks Ground
September 29, 2004
Elleven, Downtown's First New Residential High-rise in Decades, Now Underway
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LOS ANGELES - October 30, 2007 - Imagine a year in Los Angeles with 75 fewer cars on the road, a reduction of almost 817,000 lbs. of CO2 emissions and a savings of over 500,000 gallons of water (equivalent to 25,277 showers); not to mention diverting and recycling 1,365 tons of construction debris from the city’s landfill. It’s a start.
That’s essentially what The South Group, a collaboration between Gerding Edlen Development and Williams, Dame & Atkins Development, did by announcing that Elleven, their new 13-story condominium downtown, is the first in the state of California to be awarded a U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Councilwoman Jan Perry from the Ninth District presided over the award ceremony this afternoon at Luma, Elleven’s sister building.
The prestigious honor is a culmination of The South Group’s efforts to not only build green, but create a true new downtown neighborhood complete with a dynamic pedestrian-friendly streetscape. Streetscape highlights – unveiled today – include expansive 24-foot wide sidewalks, lush drought-resistant landscaping, bike racks, benches, stormwater filtration planters and corner curb extensions to increase pedestrian visibility, decrease crossing distance and slow down oncoming traffic.
LEED Gold is a landmark sustainability award – the second highest rating a green building can receive. It is judged by a comprehensive scorecard that awards points for everything from strategies such as promoting alternative transportation and energy conservation, to responsible materials selection and the use of healthier interior finishes. The more “green” components a building has, the more points it receives.
“When it comes to sustainable planning, Los Angeles is setting the standard for cities across the state, the nation and the world,” said Mayor Villaraigosa. “I commend The South Group for their commitment to building green. With thousands of office buildings and residences expected to be renovated and replaced in Los Angeles in the next two decades alone, building green may be the most wide-reaching initiative we Angelenos can undertake to lower our carbon footprint as a city,” the Mayor added.
Councilwoman Perry, an early proponent of the project, also commended The South Group’s efforts saying, "The South Group understands that smart design does not end at a building's edge; it must translate to the surrounding sidewalks and streets. Through their leadership, they are promoting a higher, greener standard for development in our urban core."
Lance Williams, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Chapter of USGBC, added, “The completion of Elleven is very significant to the history of downtown Los Angeles’ revitalization. Elleven stands alone as an achievement to The South Group's longstanding commitment to building sustainably.”
Elleven is the first new, built-from-the-ground-up residence in downtown L.A. in over 20 years and was designed and constructed to require less energy and fewer natural resources. The 13-story building has 176 units, ranging from 770 to 3,100 square feet. The building was sold out before its completion in April 2006.
Highlights of Elleven’s Gold LEED designation include:
• Educational outreach to residents/retail tenants, providing a Green Handbook that outlines sustainable principles, practices and opportunities within the home
• Continuous communication with the city of Los Angeles, showcasing Elleven as a model of sustainability and what can be accomplished locally with new development and smart growth
• Providing FlexCar memberships and bicycle parking to residents, placing the development within a public transportation hub and encouraging car-less options such as the nearby LA Metro
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• Extensive use of recycled content and locally-manufactured materials, as well as an on-site recycling program
• Operable floor-to-ceiling windows, providing an abundant use of natural light and air circulation
• Use of very low VOC (volatile organic compounds)-emitting materials and finishes such as paints, caulk, glues and carpet systems
• Highly efficient energy systems and water efficient fixtures, such as dual-flush toilets and efficient landscape irrigation
The developer’s commitment to sustainable buildings and progressive approach to urban planning and development continues to take shape at South, the vibrant new high-rise community in downtown Los Angeles’ South Park neighborhood consisting of three buildings: Elleven (completed in April 2006; fully occupied), Luma (completed in June 2007; final residences now selling) and Evo (currently under construction and scheduled for completion in spring 2008).
Luma and Evo are also expected to be LEED-certified (targeted for Silver), creating not only downtown’s first new neighborhood in 23 years, but a sustainable one at that.
The South Group’s Gerding Edlen Development currently has 37 other LEED projects, either certified or in process – the highest number of any private developer in the nation. Widely respected for its holistic approach to sustainability and the environment, Gerding Edlen considers the social, as well as economic, aspects of real estate development. Williams, Dame & Atkins Development is also a pioneer in sustainability, leading the development of Portland’s South Waterfront under the new LEED for Neighborhood Development Pilot Program.
About the USGBC and LEED
The LEED green building rating system is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance sustainable buildings. The U.S. Green Building Council, which administers the rating system, is a coalition of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Visit www.usgbc.org for more information
About The South Group
The South Group is the joint venture partnership of Portland, Oregon-based developers Williams & Dame and Gerding/Edlen distinguished by its innovative, smart growth, environmentally friendly, high-density neighborhood developments. Elleven is the first of a number of projects The South Group plans for an area of the South Park neighborhood, to be known simply as South.
Williams & Dame's leaders, Homer Williams and Dike Dame, represent over 70 years of collective real estate experience. The firm has used an organic approach to urban transformation, collaborating with public and private partners to create unique neighborhoods that blend quality housing, vibrant street life and new business opportunities. Gerding/Edlen's Bob Gerding and Mark Edlen are widely respected for their extensive experience building large scale, mixed-use developments. With a fundamental commitment to building environmentally sustainable structures, the forward-thinking company fosters an "eco-friendly," progressive approach to urban living that consistently sets a new standard in community-based development.
For more information or to join the interest list, visit www.exploresouthgroup.com or call (213) 622-5400.
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