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Eco-Conscious Residential Development Debuts at Kiawah Island
(KIAWAH ISLAND, SC) -- Indigo Park, the newest residential offering available at Kiawah Island, debuted an initial limited property release following a recent Earth Day event on Friday, April 22. The master-planned community will encompass 16 eco-conscious residences seeking LEED certification and a three-acre community park, which has been donated to the Kiawah Island Natural Habitat Conservancy and will remain in perpetuity as green space.
The home sites overlooking Bass Pond and Lowcountry marsh range from a quarter acre to just over a half acre with single-family residences measuring between 2,200 and 3,000 square feet. Indigo Park offers three floor plan options, all of which will have marsh views and many with options for a guest cottage, elevator and outdoor living space to include a pool, fireplace and kitchen. Each home will incorporate sustainable building elements such as NuCedar shingles, hurricane-resistant windows and doors, geothermal ventilation systems, Energy Star appliances and a 220-watt garage outlet for charging electric vehicles. The base prices for these homes range from $1.7-$2.5 million depending on the homesite and chosen options.
"Our goal is to build homes that use sustainable materials, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and have a minimal impact on the natural environment," said developer Candace Dyal, President of Dyal Compass, LLC. "The vision for Indigo Park, which is shared by the entire team, is to simply build with a conscience."
The project is the vision of Dyal, who has teamed with Christopher Rose Architects and Royal Indigo Construction, LLC to create a community focused on conservation and desire to build a healthier environment both for nature and its residents.
Indigo Park is centrally located on Kiawah Island and lends itself to being just a short drive or bike ride away from a number of amenities including The Kiawah Island Club's Sasanqua Spa and River Course.
"We're confident consumers will respond enthusiastically to another Kiawah product that coincides with their lifestyle choice of being environmentally friendly and having an appreciation for quality and craftsmanship," said Chris Drury, President and Broker-in-Charge of Kiawah Island Real Estate. "With the economic recession clearly behind us, I expect Indigo Park will see significant interest as a strong, sound investment going forward."
Through March 31, Kiawah Island Real Estate has closed $63.2 million in real estate transactions this year, which includes homesites, single-family homes and villas.
Kiawah Partners is the master developer of Kiawah Island, a 10,000-acre barrier island located 21 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina. The company's subsidiaries include Kiawah Island Real Estate; The Kiawah Island Club, which encompasses the Tom Fazio-designed River Course, the Tom Watson-designed Cassique, The Beach Club by Robert A.M. Stern, The Sports Pavilion, and Sasanqua, the Members-only spa; Freshfields Village; St. John's Properties; The Lodge at Doonbeg in Ireland; and
Starwood to Open Azerbaijan Hotel
(BAKU, AZERBAIJAN) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announces that it has signed an agreement with Silk Way Airlines LLC to open a Sheraton hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan this Fall. The opening of the Sheraton Baku Airport Hotel marks the entry of Starwood into the country and is part of the company's strategic expansion plan to open more than 60 Sheraton hotels around the world in the next three years.
According to Roeland Vos, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa, and Middle East, the hotel marks an exciting milestone for Starwood's continued growth throughout Eastern Europe.
"Reaching out to new frontiers is a focus of our expansion strategy, so we are delighted to partner with Silk Way Airlines as we debut the first Starwood hotel in Azerbaijan," Vos commented. "Baku is the main economic hub of the country and one of the most important tourist destinations in the region. Sheraton's strong reputation will assist in further positioning Baku as a destination for the international traveller."
The Sheraton Baku Airport Hotel will be located directly in front of the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the main airport in Baku. The hotel will have 207 guest rooms, including 14 suites, offering the only branded accommodation option in the vicinity of the airport. The hotel will also feature extensive dining, conference and leisure facilities as well as signature Sheraton amenities including the luxurious all-white SweetSleeper beds, a Sheraton Club Lounge and the Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft communications hub where guests can socialize and also go online.
"As the country continues to grow economically, Heydar Aliyev International Airport has become more of a focus because it provides travellers with their very first impression of the country. We believe that our partnership with a globally recognized company such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts will have a great impact on the development of hospitality in Azerbaijan going forward," said Mr. Jaouad Dbila, Vice-Chairman, Supervisory Board, Silk Way Holding.
Sheraton recently announced that it has invested more than $100 million into upgrading 120 Club Lounges around the world. The enhancement to Sheraton Club Lounges - one of the most popular Sheraton signature amenities - is the final chapter of the brand's recent $6 billion revitalization effort.
Starwood currently operates 72 hotels in East Central Europe, including three hotels in Moscow and two in Georgia, where the company opened the Sheraton Batumi last year.
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