Green features help Lake Tahoe ski resort makeover win approval

Regulators approved a major renovation of Homewood Mountain Resort on Lake Tahoe’s west shore, despite concerns over its impact on traffic and air pollution. JMA Ventures says the $250 million plan is the most environmentally friendly project ever at Lake Tahoe, which likely helped the plan get the OK from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
Dec. 28, 2011

Regulators approved a major renovation of Homewood Mountain Resort on Lake Tahoe’s west shore, despite concerns over its impact on traffic and air pollution. JMA Ventures says the $250 million plan is the most environmentally friendly project ever at Lake Tahoe, which likely helped the plan get the OK from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.

Renewable energy would help power the complex, shuttle service would be expanded, and water taxis and free bicycles would be provided. The plan is to bulldoze the current facilities and turn the 1,253-acre property into a destination resort with a four-story hotel, ski-in condominiums, two lodges, and retail space.
(http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/dec/17/ca-tahoe-resort-expansion-2nd-ld-writethru/

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Drew Ballensky

Drew Ballensky is general manager of Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.’s central U.S. facility in Iowa and company spokesman for Duro-Last’s cool roofing, sustainability and architectural education programs. He is past-president of the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association and chairman of CFFA’s Vinyl Roofing Division. Drew earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial technology from the University of Northern Iowa and master’s degree in business administration from Florida State University. Drew has over 29 years experience in business and industry in various engineering and managerial capacities. He has worked in the U.S. and Canadian operations for a major international manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings, was a financial analyst with a major athletic apparel manufacturer and was an owner of a general contracting company.
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