May 2008
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, Canadian Institute of Planners, and Canadian Society of Landscape Architects are pleased to announce the winners of its 2008 National Urban Design Awards in the following categories:
Campus Outremont - Université de Montréal (Montreal, QC)
Master Planning: Canada's National Ballet School (Toronto, ON)
Corktown Footbridge (Ottawa, ON)
Making the Edible Campus (Montreal, QC)
Lower Don Lands (Toronto, ON)
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (Oshawa, ON)
iCITY: PublicSpace v2.0 (Calgary, AB)
The following are recognized with Certificates of Merit:
River Landing Riverfront Master Plan (Saskatoon, SK)
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (Toronto, ON)
Biological Sciences Buildings, Université du Québec (Montreal, QC)
7th Avenue LRT Refurbishment (Calgary, AB)
Leigh Square (Port Coquitlam, BC)
Calgary Starts Here: Olympic Plaza Cultural District Strategy (Calgary, AB)
False Creek (Vancouver, BC)
“Our neighbourhoods and communities reflect who we are and affect every facet of our life. Through good design, whether through revitalization of existing urban areas or the development of new ones – and the key involvement of all those involved, we can make our lives more pleasant and satisfying” said RAIC President Kiyoshi Matsuzaki, FRAIC.
“The RAIC National Urban Design Awards recognize those who have risen to the challenge and contributed to the culture of cities.”
“This year’s award submissions exemplify the importance of urban design in our lives, through a careful and deliberate blending of architecture, urban planning and landscape design. These projects are shining examples of livable and sustainable communities in Canada that will influence how future generations carry forward the high standards of urban design that we strive to achieve,” said Blake Hudema, MCIP, CIP President.
“The reorientation toward the people in cities has precipitated dramatic changes to our public life and urban spaces. The 2008 National Urban Design Awards truly celebrate the vital role and influence of the design community in contributing to the building of lively, safe and sustainable cities,” said Cathy Sears, CSLA, ASLA CSLA President.
The National Urban Design Awards are part of a two-tier program held in co-operation with major metropolitan centres in Canada. Recipients are previous year's winners from participating municipalities, such as Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa as well as submissions from other communities in Canada.
The National Urban Design Awards will be presented by the presidents of the RAIC, Canadian Institute of Planners, and Canadian Society of Landscape Architects at the RAIC President's Dinner and Architects Association of New Brunswick Awards Dinner, June 27, held during the AANB/RAIC Conference and Festival of Architecture in Fredericton June 25-28, 2008.
Established in 1907, the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada is a voluntary national association representing almost 3,700 architects. As the leading voice of architecture in Canada, RAIC works to affirm architecture matters; to celebrate the richness and diversity of architecture in Canada; and to support architects in achieving excellence.
The Canadian Institute of Planners is the national voice of Canada’s urban planning profession. Since 1919, CIP has been dedicated to the advancement of responsible planning throughout Canada. In its capacity as the national professional institute and certification body for the planning profession, CIP addresses the issues of professional standards and public policy, both domestically and globally, related to planning and planning-related issues.
Since 1934 the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects has represented its members both nationally and internationally. The CSLA promotes mutual recognition of exemplary accomplishments among its membership, and actively supports the advancement of education and research in Landscape Architecture in the public interest. It provides an authoritative source of information concerning landscape architecture in Canada. The activities of the CSLA are supported ten component associations representing ten provinces and the Northwest and Nunavut Territories.
Natural Resources Canada and the National Capital Commission generously sponsor the National Urban Design Awards.
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