Land Development Council Awards

This prestigious awards program offers recognition of projects and professionals who demonstrate excellence in residential and mixed-use land development. The program is sponsored by MBIA’s Land Development Council and awards are presented at MBIA’s annual Awards of Excellence.

Awards of excellence are presented to a community of the year as well as projects deserving of awards of excellence. These awards are widely recognized as the area’s most prestigious land development awards and are used to identify and promote best practices and professionals. ​​

• Projects are judged on the following criteria:
• Excellence in land use practices
• Sensitivity to the surrounding community
• Thoughtful design and outstanding execution
• Environmental stewardship and sustainability
• Creative solutions to unique development challenges
• Overall acceptance of the finished project

2019 Community of the Year: Greenleigh at Crossroads

• Company: Elm Street Development
• Project: Greenleigh at Crossroads
• Developer: Elm Street Development; Somerset Construction; and St. John Properties
• Builder(s): NV Homes; Ryan Homes, and Williamsburg Homes
• Consultant/Engineer: Design Collective; Morris & Ritchie Associates; Little & Associates; and Hillis
• Carnes Engineering Associates
• Lender: Wells Fargo

Greenleigh at Crossroads is the residential piece of the live/work/play Baltimore Crossroad development in Eastern Baltimore County. Originally planned as commercial, this site was reimagined as an ambitious residential community of 1,000 homes which elevated the housing standards for the area. Neo-traditional design, sophisticated architecture, and bold amenities all contribute to the transformative effect this community has had on Baltimore Crossroads and the entire surrounding community.