BASF honored by the Broward County Commission; New Broward Legislative co-chairs elected

South Florida CEO, Dec, 2004 by Lani Kahn Drody, Patricia Z. Hitchcock

Broward County Looking For Developers Of Affordable, Single Family Homes

The Broward County Department of Urban Planning and Redevelopment is looking for qualified contractors to build single-family detached homes in the Central County Area.

Qualified developers will be placed on a list and will be eligible to submit proposals on bundled properties of up to twenty platted, buildable lots within the Central County Area neighborhoods using Request for Proposals. RFPs will vary based upon the needs of the specific neighborhood in which the bundled properties are located, and may contain different criteria for successful selection. The Home Construction Program will be implemented in phases and the duration of this program will be three years with two possible one-year extensions. For more information contact Brandon Biederman at BASF.

Broward County Hires "Housing Czar" To Address Affordable Housing Issues

Broward County has approved the hiring of a "housing czar," a position that will expand and oversee affordable housing programs in Broward County. The complex issue of affordable housing has been moved to the top of the county's priority goals, and this newly created position will report directly to the county administrator. Joseph Kocy has accepted this newly created position. Mr. Kocy will also be part of the County's coordinated approach to the redevelopment process, and will work toward dispelling the myths related to affordable housing. BASF plans to host a meeting with Mr. Kocy. If you are interested in participating please contact BASF staff or look for an invitation in the near future.

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BASF Honored On Its 60th Anniversary At The Broward County Commission

Proclaiming Nov. 9 BASF Day in Broward County, county commissioner Kristen Jacobs honored BASF for our work locally with Habitat for Humanity, our commitment to affordable housing and involvement in new local transit plans. BASF's 2005 president, Rick Horton of the Green Companies; president-elect Lani Kahn Drody of Lowell Homes; BASF executive vice president Toni Pacelli-Hinkley; and Broward government affairs director Brandon Biederman were present to receive the proclamation.

New Co-Chairs Elected For the 2005 Broward Legislative Committee (BLC)

Sandra Seals of Lennar Homes and Michael Getz of ZOM were selected as co-chairs for the Broward Legislative Committee for the 2005 term. Special thanks go to Lani Kahn-Drody and Patty Hitchcock for their commitment and support as our outgoing 2004 BLC chairs.

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Lani Kahn Drody,

Senior Vice President,

Lowell Homes,

Co-Chair, BASF Broward

Legislative Committee

Patricia Z. Hitchcock,

Vice President,

WCI Communities

Co-Chair, BASF Broward

Legislative Committee