[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 39 (Thursday, March 5, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H2984]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  GARDEN STREET LOFTS IN HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY, HONORED BY SUSTAINABLE 
                       BUILDING INDUSTRY COUNCIL

  (Mr. SIRES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, last week, the Sustainable Building Industry 
Council honored the Garden Street Lofts in Hoboken, New Jersey, at 
their Beyond Green High Performance Buildings Awards. I am proud of the 
accomplishments of MAST Construction and all those involved in the 
project. I am pleased that their important work has been recognized.
  The Garden Street Lofts project, completed last November, 
successfully converted an 80-year-old warehouse into a ``Leadership in 
Energy and Environmental Design'' silver-certified building with 30 
loft-style residences and over 7,000 square feet of retail space. The 
building also is located within reach of multiple forms of public 
transportation, further increasing its appeal and environmental 
benefits.
  I commend this sustainable project, and I thank the Sustainable 
Building Industry Council for including it in its Beyond Green Awards 
program. MAST Construction continues to provide the 13th Congressional 
District of New Jersey with exceptional facilities. It is my hope that 
the Garden Street Lofts will serve as a successful example for other 
developers.

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