Urban Design Awards

GDPC has an annual tradition of honoring outstanding planning and development of projects in our five categories:

2017 URBAN DESIGN AWARDS RECEPTION

The 2017 UDA reception was held on Thursday, November 30, from 6-9:30 pm at the Latino Cultural Center. See event photos here.

Built Project Award Winner:

Tyler Station

Design/Firm/Parties of Interest: Options Real Estate Investment, Inc. / Tyler Station LLC, JQAQ Atelier LLC (architect & tenant)

Honorable Mention: Cityline (City of Richardson)

Honorable Mention: Lorenzo Hotel (Merriman Anderson Architects & Hamilton Properties)

Dream Award Winner:

McKinney – Cole

Dunnigan Media Award Winner:

Jim Schutze

Kessler Award Winner:

Preservation Dallas

Pioneer Award Winner:

Steven Duong

Built Project Award - A Project that:

Was completed within the last five years
Improves the character, sense of place and fabric of the community, and has, or has the potential to, catalyze positive change in the built environment as a result of the project
Contributes to the public realm while also enhancing the transition from public to private space
Creates a successful public space

Dream/Study Project Award - A Project or Plan that:

Exemplifies best practice in urban design
Employs innovative strategies to improve the quality of place and quality of life in the community
If built or implemented, would embody the criteria for the Built Awards
Would be an asset to the community

Kessler Award - An Individual or Group that:

Demonstrates a lasting and significant commitment along with sustained sensitivity to the urban environment - clearly contributing towards great urban design and sustainability
Demonstrates continued influence and sets an example for others to emulate
Prior recipients of the Kessler Award are not eligible

Dunnigan Media Award - An Individual or Group that:

Demonstrates excellence in reporting in any media on issues affecting quality growth of the region
Advances the dialogue around sound urban planning and design in the region
Represents any media - print, television, video, radio or social media

Urban Pioneer Award - An Individual or Group that:

Exemplifies risk-taking and innovation in the field
Promotes and advocates for new and innovative change in the urban environment and/or community advocacy
Exhibited extraordinary initiative and impact within a recent timeframe - "up and coming"

Complete instructions for nominations and general submission requirements can be downloaded here.