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Awards Received by First Community Housing
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Multifamily Executive

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  • 2020, MFE Award, Affordable Category – Second Street Studios

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Silicon Valley Business Journal

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  • 2021, Structures award: Leigh Avenue Senior Apartments – Affordable Residential Project

  • 2019, Structures award: Second Street Studios – Affordable Residential Project

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The American Institute of Architects

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  • 2020, AIA Silicon Valley Design Award, Second Street Studios

  • 2016, Merit Award for Japantown Senior Apartments

  • 2014, Outstanding Achievement in Sustainability – Salinas Gateway Apartments

  • 2010, AIA Housing Award for Multifamily Housing – Gish Apartments

  • 2009, Top Ten Green Projects Award, Committee on the Environment– Gish Apartments 

  • 2008, Exceptional Residential Bay Area Design Awards – Gish Apartments

  • 2008, Honor Award for Gish Apartments

  • 2004, Exceptional Residential: Bay Area Regional Design Awards – El Paseo Studios

  • 2004, Certificate of Recognition, Design Excellence in Affordable Green Housing – El Paseo Studios

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U.S. Green Building Council

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  • 2022, LEED Platinum for Homes ​Leigh Avenue Senior Apartments

  • 2022, LEED Platinum for Homes Iamesi Village

  • 2020, Leadership Award – Geoffrey Morgan, President and CEO

  • 2020, LEED Platinum for Homes – Second Street Studios

  • 2019, USBGC Outstanding Developer of LEED Homes

  • 2012, USBGC Super Heroes Award for an Outstanding Community Organization

  • 2016, LEED Platinum for Homes – Japantown Senior Apartments

  • 2015, LEED Platinum for Homes – 1585 Studios

  • 2014, LEED Platinum for Homes – Salinas Gateway Senior Apartments

  • 2012, LEED Platinum for Homes – Fourth Street Family Apartments

  • 2010, LEED Gold for New Construction – Casa Feliz Studios

  • 2008, LEED Gold for New Construction – Gish Apartments

  • 2008, first building in LEED for homes pilot program – Gish Apartments

  • 2008, LEED Gold for Homes – Gish Apartments

  • 2008, LEED Gold for New Construction – Villa Montgomery

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Affordable Housing Finance

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  • 2008, Readers’ Choice Award, Best Green Project – Gish Apartments

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Affordable Housing Leadership Awards

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  • 2017, All-Star Partner – First Community Housing

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Build It Green

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  • 2005 Multifamily , Green Point Rated, 145 points – Gish Apartments

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Silicon Valley Water Conservation Awards

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  • 2013, World Water Day Organization Award – First Community Housing

  • 2009, World Water Day Organization Award, Multiple Benefit Category – First Community Housing

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​Gold Nugget Awards

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  • 2004, Award of Merit, Sustainable/Green Multi Family Residential Project of the Year – Paseo Studio SRO

  • 2003, Award of Merit, Best Affordable Project – Craig Gardens Apartments

  • 1996, Award of Merit, Best Affordable Housing Project – Rincon De Los Esteros Apartments

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Enterprise

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  • 2008, MetLife Foundation Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing (First Place, Property and Asset Management) – First Community Housing

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Governor’s Environmental & Economic Leadership Awards

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  • 2010 – Casa Feliz Studios

California Supportive Housing Quality Award

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  • 2011, Excellence in Design, Finalist – First Community Housing

Bank Of America, Neighborhood Excellence Initiative

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  • 2007,  Neighborhood Builder Award – First Community Housing

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Santa Clara Valley Water District

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  • 2015, Water Saving Heroes – Rincon De Los Esteros

  • 2008, Site Design for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Award (Private Project – Large Residential)  – Casa Feliz Studios

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California Legislature Assembly

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  • 2017, Certificate of Recognition, Non Profit Housing Association – First Community Housing

  • 2009, Certificate of Recognition, SV Water Conservation Awards – First Community Housing

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State of California Senate

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  • 2016, Certificate of Recognition, Recognition of 30 years creating affordable housing in the Bay Area – First Community Housing

  • 2015, Certificate of Recognition – 1585 Studios

  • 2010, Certificate of Recognition, Green building/Smart Growth Award – First Community Housing

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Acterra Business Environmental Award

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  • 2011, Award for Sustainability, Small Organization – First Community Housing

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Environmental Design + Construction Magazine

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  • 2004, Excellence in Design – El Paseo Studios

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Transform

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  • 2015, First ever Green Trip Rated Portfolio – First Community Housing

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The League of American Bicyclists

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2017-2021, Silver Level Bicycle-Friendly Business – First Community

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