Chairman Scott McMillin of The Corky McMillin Companies Presents International Real Estate Award to City of San Diego

SAN DIEGO, July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Station is proud to announce that it was recently awarded the prestigious international 2011 Prix d'Excellence Award.  The International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI), a respected international, professional real estate organization, presented an award to the San Diego development for Best Master Plan.  It was only one of two awards given to candidates from the United States.  Fifteen awards were given from entries submitted from throughout the world.

The award was formally presented on Tuesday to Ms. Janice Weinrick, Deputy Executive Director of the City of San Diego Redevelopment Agency, on behalf of the City, before the full City Council.

Chairman of The Corky McMillin Companies, Scott McMillin, stated, "We're very proud of the accomplishments, and the implementation of the community's re-use plan.  To date, Liberty Station has generated $26 million of tax increment, and over $6 million of TOT (transient occupancy tax)."  McMillin added, "We are excited and honored to be given this distinguished award from the International Real Estate Federation.  This is not only an honor for Liberty Station and The Corky McMillin Companies, but for the City of San Diego as well.  It is important to us that the City of San Diego share in this international honor."

The award for best master planned community from the FIABCI is one of many awards Liberty Station has earned.  It has also been awarded the Project of the Year award from the American Society of Civil Engineers; and the Base Reuse Community of the Year award from the Association of Defense Communities.

In conjunction with the City of San Diego, the Corky McMillin Companies developed Liberty Station, transforming the former Naval Training Center into one of San Diego's largest and most successful redevelopment projects.  New tenants continue to open their doors, bringing a variety of restaurants, art galleries, businesses, boutiques, and more.  Two of Liberty Station's newest tenants include the gourmet burger restaurant Slater's 50/50, and the award-winning restaurant Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens.  Liberty Station is also a premier destination for events for organizations throughout San Diego.

Please visit libertystation.com for more information.  

Contact: Beth Binger
BCI
Mobile: (619) 987-6658
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE The Corky McMillin Companies