Poughkeepsie, NY Eastdale Village Town Center was lauded for its design and community impact. Kirchhoff and Union Studios received a 2024 Urban Guild Design Excellence Award from The Urban Guild for bringing the Eastdale vision to life. The award recognized Eastdale for its success integrating planning principals and the mission of The Urban Guild.
Eastdale Village has 120,000 s/f of retail, restaurants, and offices, with residential above first-floor commercial. More than 400 apartments have been built in residential buildings near the main street.
“Eastdale successfully combines timeless design with a vibrant live-work-play community that attracts residents and visitors alike,” said Joseph Kirchhoff, partner and founder of Kirchhoff. “It’s an honor to be in the company of people setting the standard for the future of urban architecture and design.
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