2009 ULI Award for Excellence
Kansas City Power & Light District
Kansas City, MO

The Kansas City Power & Light District (KCP&L) is a shining example of urban land renewal and public/private partnership at its best. The district was the culmination of forty years of City efforts that transformed an area of urban blight into a vibrant downtown core which now attracts 8 million visitors. KCP&L is an engine for both future growth throughout the City and the greater metropolitan area.

2009 Capstone Award – Kansas City Business Journal
Power & Light District
Kansas City, MO

Award given for the Power & Light District’s positive impact on the community.

2009 KCEDC Cornerstone Award
Power & Light District
Kansas City, MO

For the contributions made to Kansas City’s economic strength and vitality.

2007 Landmark Award Finalist
Bayou Place II
Houston, TX

Recognized for outstanding achievement and as one of Houston's top projects, Bayou Place II has earned the honor of being Houston Business Journal 2007 Landmark Award Finalist.

2007 Virginia Beach Design Award
Pembroke Place

Recognized for Outstanding Design by the Virginia Beach Planning Commission.

2005 Smart Growth Award
The Walk-Outlets Atlantic City
Atlantic City, NJ

The Cordish Company and the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) for creating a vibrant retail, dining, and entertainment district that serves as a walk able connection between the Atlantic City Convention Center, NJ Transit rail station, and the Boardwalk.

2005 ULI Award for Excellence, Rehabilitation
Fourth Street Live!
Louisville, FY

“The developer revitalized a failed enclosed mall downtown, and in the process, catalyzed further redevelopment in Louisville. Packed with entertainment programming, Fourth Street Live! is an entertainment and retail center that has become a magnet for nighttime downtown activity."

2004 Cornerstone Award, Louisville Central Area, Inc.
Fourth Street Live!
Louisville, FY

For Significant Contribution in 2004 to the Revitalization of Downtown Louisville.

2000 NAIOP Awards, Adaptive Reuse
The Power Plant
Baltimore, MD

"The project involved the total transformation of a closed and dilapidated power plant built in the early 1900s into a stunning new entertainment complex in the heart of Baltimore’s world renowned Inner Harbor. Setting a new standard for urban entertainment development, the project has spurred Baltimore’s “second renaissance” and has linked the east and west sides of the downtown waterway."

2000 Overall Outstanding Leadership for the Entertainment Development & Design Industry, The EDDI Awards
The Cordish Company
Baltimore, MD

"David Cordish possesses the persona of a true leader. He gives credit to all those that work with him, including the city officials, partners and competitors. Cordish event gives credit to the locations surrounding his projects as reasons for his success. He states, “Water is magic,” as refers to the success of the Baltimore Inner Harbor. A savvy businessman as well, he makes no bones about his profit motive, and of course, that’s why his projects are successful.”