Urban
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The Madano Partnership - World class projects sought for international award
04.04.07 - An international award celebrating the best in
urban landscaping was launched recently, for its second year.
Public and private organisations, planners and architects are
invited to put forward groundbreaking projects which demonstrate
the latest thinking in urban redevelopment and design.
The International Urban Landscape Award (IULA) 2007 seeks to
raise the profile of projects which enhance inner-city open
spaces, including residential blocks, mixed-use developments and
redesigned neighbourhoods. Innovations in terms of sustainable
development and economic and social integration will be
expected.
After a successful launch in 2006, IULA is open this year to
projects implemented in EU countries, the USA, Canada and
Mexico. The projects must have been completed no earlier than
the year 2000. A 50,000 Euro first prize is on offer, with the
money planned to benefit the community in which the winning
project is located.
The award is sponsored by Eurohypo AG, together with Topos – the
International Review of Landscape Architecture and Urban Design
– and A&W – Architektur & Wohnen.
“The design of public spaces is an important issue for people’s
quality of life, and is something we are keen to highlight and
contribute to”, says Imke Schiller of Eurohypo. “This award
celebrates intelligent urban design, and we hope that submitted
projects will become an inspiration to future developments
around the world.”
Applications must be received by 31 May this year, with the
awards ceremony taking place in Frankfurt in September. Full
details of the entrance criteria and procedures are available
from www.iula.com.
Last year’s award was presented to Riemer Park in Munich, a
successful example of landscape design in a new urban area.
Email: imke.schiller@eurohypo.com