Awards:
Smart CEO's Real Estate Reader's Choice Award (Washington,D.C.)
Smart CEO
Listed as a Reader's Choice Winner in Washington,D.C. Real Estate by Smart CEO magazine in November 2012. Link: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/dc3fa978#/dc3fa978/48
“Allen is a dynamic young real estate and development professional. Academically, Allen's focus is on Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and Environmental Sciences. BP Realty -- in their zeal to launch Watkins Mil Town Center -- a Commercial and residential real estate development. Allen is focused on leasing and design in mixed-use residential and commercial projects. Work closely with professionals in every aspect of the development process, from finance related professionals to architects and engineers. The uniqueness of Allen's real estate involvement is in leveraging unique design to the launch of this incredible development.”
"Watershed" Solar Decathlon Team- Landscape Team Co-Designer
U.S. Department of Energy
August 2009 – October 2011
Worked with two colleagues to design the landscape plan for the first place winning University of Maryland 2011 Solar Decathlon entry. The Decathlon was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and took place in Washington, D.C. just off the National Mall. The house, entitled "Watershed" was awarded 951.151 out of 1000 possible points and won first place win in the coveted architectural category.
Speaker at WIRRE Developers Runway (3.21.13)
WIRRE
ICSC Mid-Atlantic Developers Runway (2.19-20.13)
ICSC