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Funder: American Institute of Architects California (AIA CA)

Purpose: Recognize excellence in urban design and planning that improves quality of life in communities through visionary planning and design.

Award Categories:

Honor Awards

Merit Awards

Evaluation Criteria:

Quality of urban design vision

Community impact and public benefit

Integration of infrastructure and public space

Addressing community needs and aspirations

Design innovation and execution quality

Thoughtful relationship between design and surrounding urban fabric

Examples of Recognized Projects:

Vision plans that address infrastructure challenges

Projects that remove historic barriers and increase community connectivity

Designs that celebrate cultural significance

Multi-use spaces serving diverse populations

Projects that address major infrastructure problems while improving livability

Geographic Scope: California (some consideration for nationally significant projects)

Contact Information:

Email: trothman@aiacalifornia.org

Phone: 916.642.1718

Organization: American Institute of Architects California

Address: 1931 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

Website: aiacalifornia.org

Recent Winners (2022):

Willie "Woo Woo" Wong Playground (San Francisco) - Merit Award for comprehensive community-centered renovation

Hartford 400 (Hartford, Connecticut) - Honor Award for transformative river-centered vision plan