Announced via Press Release on January 13th:
Emerson Community Association announced that it has won a national competition of Community, Condominium, and Homeowner Association communities managed by Associa, the largest community management company in North America.
The ASSOCIA GREEN AWARD is being presented to Emerson in recognition of achievements in hosting environmentally friendly community events and promoting green living in the Emerson community through seven categories: green building, energy efficiency, efficient water use, trees and green space, recycling and waste reduction, education and innovation.
Emerson Community Association has undertaken many measures to meet its Environmental and Wildlife stewardship vision in ways that protects and enhances Emerson’s desirability and property values; transitioning to native, non-invasive plants for landscaping; installing Little Free Library Enchanted Reading Pollinator Gardens in four parks complete with plant-identification signage, investing in forest restoration and improvements to 17 Storm Water Management Ponds; storm-drain stenciling reminding of our relationship to the watershed; and working with local schools and residents to develop Green Field Trips into Preservation areas, among other efforts. Emerson Environment & Habitat Protection Initiative Program leader JEAN SILVER-ISENSTADT said, “Emerson is developing a deeper care-taking approach to the land we steward, where beauty is more than skin deep, but reflects the health of the whole.”
Emerson Community Association Board President RICHARD FLINN said, “Our neighbors chose to live in Emerson in part because of the high academic standards of nearby Howard County public and private schools, and the natural relaxed setting of Emerson. Our community every day expresses its values of embracing diversity and inclusion, education & lifelong learning, protecting our environment & wildlife habitats, and bringing neighbors together with fun events.”
About Emerson Community Association: The Emerson community is in North Laurel, Howard County, encompassing over 570 acres, and includes over 1,200 upscale residential and rental townhomes, single- family homes, condominium, and apartment units, and commercial office and retail space in the Emerson Corporate Commons. One-third of the community is reserved Forest Conservation and Open Green Space. For more information, please visit www.EmersonHOA.com.
About Associa: With more than 200 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 10,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com
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Emerson has completed one of several forest restorations projects with Howard EcoWorks, and installation of a test Bayscape Garden in its Amberside neighborhood.
Emerson is transitioning to native, non-invasive plants for landscaping and a “one for one” Tree Replacement program.
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You can see the press release via PDF here: PRESS RELEASE_Associa Award_13JAN22
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