Australia: Logan Urban Design Awards 2023

Deadline: 10-Mar-23

Nominations are now open for the Logan Urban Design Awards to promote excellence in the design and creation of urban environments within Logan.

Fundamental principles of good urban design and their awards criteria help them to create healthy, inclusive and social environments that:

attract new business and investment
provide a variety of housing, work and lifestyle options
facilitate creativity and innovation
have a strong identity and sense of place.

Aims

The aims of the UDF are to:

Communicate the importance of design within the City of Logan and provide strategic directions for the Logan Plan 2025
Provide a framework to inform future design related discussions with developers and stakeholders
Ensure design principles are grounded in the adopted policy positions of Council which reflect the aspirations of Logan’s community
Identify the priortised tasks to further strengthen Council’s urban design evidence base and guidance materials.

Award Categories

Architecture Award
Landscape Architecture and Urban Infrastructure Award
Master Planning Award
Business, Programs and Events Award

Awards Criteria

Architecture Award
- Awarded to a built form project (residential, commercial, industrial or institutional).
- Consideration will be given to:
  - the use of innovative features and design elements which contribute to ongoing economic, social or environmental outcomes
  - the use of innovative and creative design features which challenge conventional thinking and explores new ways of doing things to achieve a high standard
  - the use of high-quality materials and finishes which complement and enhance the visual quality and richness of the entire area
  - how a project maintains the unique sense of a place by embracing change yet respecting its heritage (if appropriate)
  - the creative application of accessibility standards in a way which enables dignified use, ease of access and lifestyle choices for all people.
Landscape Architecture and Urban Infrastructure Award
- Awarded to showcase the best in public works.
- Consideration will be given to:
  - how a project maintains the unique sense of a place by creating quality landscapes and community pride, embracing change yet respecting its heritage (if appropriate)
  - the creative application of accessibility standards in a way which enables dignified use and ease of access for all people
  - how the landscape is protected and sustained by promoting environmental values, respecting and enhancing eco-systems in a sustainable and collaborative manner
  - how the project promotes the connection between people and the landscape, creating meaningful landscapes that can be cherished and cared for by future generations
  - how the project creates positive experiences in the landscape, where the experience of the landscape is fundamental to health, creates inspired outdoor settings and contributes to the greater whole.
Master Planning Award
- Awarded to a master-planned development or community.
- Consideration will be given to:
  - how the project promotes a healthy, safe, vibrant and pleasant public environment and user experience
  - the project’s contribution to and integration with adjoining streets, public spaces and the public realm
  - the project’s contribution towards the urban greenspace through use of landscaping to create shade, comfort and visual amenity
  - how the project promotes the connection between people, buildings and the landscape, creating meaningful landscapes that can be cherished and cared for by future generations
  - how the project contributes towards a variety of housing, work and lifestyle options.
Business, Programs and Events Award
- Awarded to a business, program or event that contributes to a coherent and appealing urban environment.
- Consideration will be given to:
  - how the business, program or event uses or promotes the surrounding local area and / or urban environment
  - how the business, program or event contributes towards place activation and a night time economy
  - the reach (local, regional, national, international) the business, program or event achieved
  - how the business, program or event adapted to changing economic and legislative requirements caused by COVID-19 and demonstrated resilience or adaptability.