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“You can measure the health of a city by
the vitality and energy of its
streets and public open spaces.”
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William H. Whyte |
Nominations
Sought for 2010 Award
Application deadline is February 19, 2010.
Please nominate
a notable urban space for the Amanda Burden Urban Open Space Award, given by
the Urban Land Institute (ULI) in partnership with New York City Planning
Commissioner, Amanda Burden. The award is a $10,000 cash prize for an
outstanding public destination in the United States that has enriched and
revitalized its surrounding community. The prize is intended to celebrate
and promote vibrant, well-used urban open spaces.
Because
landscape architects are primary designers of urban spaces throughout the
country, NJASLA encourages people who we know care about public spaces to
apply for this award. In addition to the cash prize, the winning project
will receive a commemorative statuette and be recognized in an awards
ceremony held in conjunction with ULI's Spring Council Forum, as well as
showcased in ULI's publications and conferences. To enter, the space must be
outdoors, at least 10,000 square feet in size and have been open to the
public for at least one year and not more than ten years. The special
qualities that the award seeks to recognize are:
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Is highly accessible to the public (regardless of
who owns it)
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Is a sociable and inviting space that provides a
range of amenities with "abundant and comfortable seating" in both sun
and shade
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Is a "vibrant magnet" for a broad spectrum of
public use and a lively gathering space with an array of reasons for
people to visit
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Is a destination throughout the year
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Has positively impacted the surrounding
neighborhoods and communities
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Represents a sound investment of public funds
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Is worthy of emulation
This new prize
recognizes the above criteria as qualities of public spaces that should be
rewarded. It presents a special chance for teams of designers, local
governments and community groups to showcase their work and contribute to
raising the profile of great public open spaces across the country.
By nominating a
space designed by a Landscape Architect or a Landscape Architect led design
team, the contribution our profession makes to the public arena can be
emphasized, as well.
You can learn
more about the prize and download the application at
this link. The application deadline is February 19, 2010.
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