The two principals of Trinity Financial, Inc. – James Keefe and Patrick Lee – were honored last week at an event at the Boston Harbor Hotel hosted by A Better City, a multi-sector group of business leaders. The two men, both of whom live or have lived in Dorchester for decades, were presented with the organization’s Norman B. Leventhal Excellence in City Building Award.

Keefe and Lee were cited for Trinity’s work in revitalizing public housing developments in East Boston and Roxbury, along with their projects in Dorchester, including the Carruth and Treadmark buildings in Ashmont. Trinity was also the developer that revitalized a former chronic disease hospital campus on River Street in Mattapan, including the Foley Senior Residences, and what is now the Star Market on River Street.

The company is currently planning to build a 72-unit affordable housing project at 150 Centre St. next to Shawmut station.

Named in memory of A Better City’s founding director, the award recognizes “leaders and innovators who have made significant contributions to our built environment,” the group said in a statement.

Also honored were Dr. Atyia Martin, founder and CEO of All Aces Inc.;  John P. Sullivan, chief engineer, Boston Water and Sewer Commission;  Gautam Sundaram, practice leader and principal, ASLA, Perkins & Will; and Kishore Varanasi, senior principal and director of Urban Design, CBT Architects. Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll offered remarks.