DURHAM, N.C. – Residents who think there are certain Durham properties that have outstanding curb appeal are now invited to vote for the properties they like the best.

The Durham City-County Appearance Commission and Keep Durham Beautiful, Inc. are seeking voters for the People’s Choice award for the 2014 Golden Leaf Awards. Properties up for the award include new developments and buildings in Durham that provide positive attributes to the built environment. Homeowners, building owners, architects, landscape architects, developers, realtors and anyone involved in design, planning and construction in Durham have entered projects completed within the last five years for this year’s competition.

Residents are encouraged to visit http://www.durhamgoldenleaf.com to review all of the nominated properties and cast their vote for their favorite project. The voting period for the People’s Choice award is open until Tuesday, November 18.

For more information, email info@durhamgoldenleaf.com or contact Planner Wade Griffin with the Durham City-County Planning Department by email at Wade.Griffin@DurhamNC.gov or by phone at (919) 560-4137, ext. 28229.

About the Durham City-County Appearance Commission
The Durham City-County Appearance Commission is made up of 15 members, seven appointed by the City Council and eight appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Its mission is to cultivate excellence in design, preservation and stewardship of the natural and built environment; to communicate the economic, social, and aesthetic value of good design and planning; and to celebrate exemplary design within the community. For more information, visit http://durhamnc.gov/ich/cb/ccpd/Pages/Durham-Appearance-Commission.aspx and http://dconc.gov/index.aspx?page=78.

About Keep Durham Beautiful, Inc.
Keep Durham Beautiful, Inc. is a nonprofit, volunteer organization working in partnership with the City of Durham’s General Services Department and Durham County to encourage individuals, businesses, and community organizations to conserve and enhance the appearance and environment of Durham through cleanup events, beautification projects, and educational activities. For more information, visit http://www.KeepDurhamBeautiful.org, like http://www.Facebook.com/KeepDurhamBeautiful, and follow @DurhamBeautiful.

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