2009 News Archive

2009 NEWS ARCHIVE

01 OCTOBER 2009
Roosevelt Community Center named Top Storm Water Project
The Roosevelt Community Center has been named a 2010 Top Storm Water Projects winner by Storm Water Solutions. Click here for more information about Storm Water Solutions.

25 SEPTEMBER 2009
Roosevelt Community Center wins Green Project of the Year award
The Roosevelt Community Center has been named Green Project of the Year in the public projects category of the Silicon Valley Business Times' Structures Awards program. Click here for more information and a complete list of award winners.

6 AUGUST 2009
Group 4 Selected to Design New Scotts Valley Library
The Scotts Valley City Council unanimously selected Group 4 as the architect for the community's new library. The project involves the transformation of the Scotts Valley Sports Center into a 15,000 square foot branch of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries system. Click here to read more about the project in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.

19 JUNE 2009
Roosevelt Community Center wins highest SCVURPPP award
The Roosevelt Community Center has been awarded the highest honor within the public projects category by the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program. This award recognizes the project's creative and comprehensive approach to stormwater management, which includes vegetated and cobbled swales, pervious paving, and integrated public art that daylights the stormwater filtration process.

14 APRIL 2009
Roosevelt Community Center named APWA National Project of the Year
The Roosevelt Community Center has been named Project of the Year within its category* by the American Public Works Association. This award recognizes the exceptional partnership between the City of San José, West Coast Contractors, and Group 4's architectural and engineering team.
* Projects $25 million - $75 million

10 MARCH 2009
Milpitas Public Library recognized by the American Institute of Architects
The Milpitas Public Library has been honored by the East Bay Chapter of the American Institute of Architects with a Merit Award. The distinguished jury panel included Daniel P. Gregory, Duke Reiter FAIA, and Anne Schopf FAIA. The project will be included in a display of award-winners at this year's AIA national convention in San Francisco.

02 MARCH 2009
Group 4 to present at CPRS
Group 4 is presenting two sessions at the 2009 California Park & Recreation Society conference in Santa Clara.

March 5, 8:15 a.m. - Positioning Community Recreation Projects for Success - Wayne Gehrke (Group 4), Dawn Merkes (Group 4), and Carlene McCart (City of San Rafael) will discuss how to assemble resources and build support for capital projects.
March 5, 2:45 p.m. & 4:15 p.m. (two part session) - Creating Sustainable Recreation Facilities and Operations - Dawn Merkes (Group 4), Ashwini Kantak (City of San Jose), Marie Alberry-Hawkins (City of San Jose), and Lauren Livingston (The Sports Management Group) will discuss how to create environmentally and operationally sustainable recreation facilities.

Click here for more information about the CPRS conference.

16 JANUARY 2009
Grand opening of new Milpitas Public Library a success
The Milpitas Public Library drew about 8,000 people to the January 10, 2009 grand opening ceremony, according to the Milpitas Post. Reviews from community members and staff alike have been positive. Stay tuned for new photos on the Milpitas Public Library's project page on Group 4's website.


G4 News In The Press 2011 Archive 2010 Archive 2009 Archive 2008 Archive 2007 Archive	2009 NEWS ARCHIVE 01 OCTOBER 2009 Roosevelt Community Center named Top Storm Water Project The Roosevelt Community Center has been named a 2010 Top Storm Water Projects winner by Storm Water Solutions. Click here for more information about Storm Water Solutions. 25 SEPTEMBER 2009 Roosevelt Community Center wins Green Project of the Year award The Roosevelt Community Center has been named Green Project of the Year in the public projects category of the Silicon Valley Business Times' Structures Awards program. Click here for more information and a complete list of award winners. 6 AUGUST 2009 Group 4 Selected to Design New Scotts Valley Library The Scotts Valley City Council unanimously selected Group 4 as the architect for the community's new library. The project involves the transformation of the Scotts Valley Sports Center into a 15,000 square foot branch of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries system. Click here to read more about the project in the Santa Cruz Sentinel. 19 JUNE 2009 Roosevelt Community Center wins highest SCVURPPP award The Roosevelt Community Center has been awarded the highest honor within the public projects category by the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program. This award recognizes the project's creative and comprehensive approach to stormwater management, which includes vegetated and cobbled swales, pervious paving, and integrated public art that daylights the stormwater filtration process. 14 APRIL 2009 Roosevelt Community Center named APWA National Project of the Year The Roosevelt Community Center has been named Project of the Year within its category* by the American Public Works Association. This award recognizes the exceptional partnership between the City of San José, West Coast Contractors, and Group 4's architectural and engineering team. * Projects $25 million - $75 million 10 MARCH 2009 Milpitas Public Library recognized by the American Institute of Architects The Milpitas Public Library has been honored by the East Bay Chapter of the American Institute of Architects with a Merit Award. The distinguished jury panel included Daniel P. Gregory, Duke Reiter FAIA, and Anne Schopf FAIA. The project will be included in a display of award-winners at this year's AIA national convention in San Francisco. 02 MARCH 2009 Group 4 to present at CPRS Group 4 is presenting two sessions at the 2009 California Park & Recreation Society conference in Santa Clara. March 5, 8:15 a.m. - Positioning Community Recreation Projects for Success - Wayne Gehrke (Group 4), Dawn Merkes (Group 4), and Carlene McCart (City of San Rafael) will discuss how to assemble resources and build support for capital projects. March 5, 2:45 p.m. & 4:15 p.m. (two part session) - Creating Sustainable Recreation Facilities and Operations - Dawn Merkes (Group 4), Ashwini Kantak (City of San Jose), Marie Alberry-Hawkins (City of San Jose), and Lauren Livingston (The Sports Management Group) will discuss how to create environmentally and operationally sustainable recreation facilities. Click here for more information about the CPRS conference. 16 JANUARY 2009 Grand opening of new Milpitas Public Library a success The Milpitas Public Library drew about 8,000 people to the January 10, 2009 grand opening ceremony, according to the Milpitas Post. Reviews from community members and staff alike have been positive. Stay tuned for new photos on the Milpitas Public Library's project page on Group 4's website.