Archstone Apartments Announces Winner of Go Green, Get Smart Giveaway
DENVER – June 16, 2010 – Archstone, a leader in apartment investment and operations, announced Nikita Bell of Atlanta, Georgia, as the winner of a smart® fortwo pure coupe in the “Archstone 2010 Go Green, Get Smart Contest.” The eco-friendly vehicle giveaway was part of Archstone’s national “Earth Day Leasing Expo,” which encouraged residents and the community to adopt eco-friendly lifestyles.
Bell, a new resident of Archstone’s Westchester at Clairmont apartments in Atlanta, was surprised with the news as she was greeted by Archstone representatives who presented her with a brand-new, 2009 smart fortwo pure coupe. A local television news station was on site to capture her reaction.
“It is incredibly rewarding for us to share in Ms. Bell’s excitement for her new car and the positive impact it will have,” said Donald Davidoff, group vice president and head of marketing for Archstone. “The car’s financial and ecological benefits represent our commitment to the conservation of natural resources and preservation of our local communities.”
Bell was selected at random from thousands of entries to receive the car, which is one of the most fuel-efficient cars on the road today.
During the four-day promotion, Archstone residents and non-residents entered the sweepstakes by visiting the leasing office at any Archstone community nationwide between April 22 and 25.
Archstone Environmental Initiatives
Archstone is exploring and implementing initiatives to better conserve natural resources and to enhance open space in the nation’s urban centers where it does business. Among the energy efficiency features at select Archstone apartment communities today are energy-efficient appliances, sub-metering of utilities, expanding co-generation projects, solar power panels and the use of cleaner, renewable energy. Those features are coupled with natural resource conservation efforts, including low-flow showers and toilets, smart controls on irrigation and construction waste reduction.
About Archstone
Archstone is a recognized leader in apartment investment and operations. The company's portfolio is concentrated in many of the most desirable neighborhoods in and around Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, New York, Seattle and Boston. Archstone strives to provide great apartments and great service to its customers—backed by service guarantees. As of March 31, 2010, the company owned or had an ownership position in 433 communities located in the United States and Europe, representing 81,354 units, including units under construction. Utilizing this tremendous amount of expertise and institutional knowledge, Archstone now also offers comprehensive advisory services to owners and lenders who want to maximize the value of their assets through Archstone Real Estate Advisory Services.