North America dominates for development excellence

Twenty North American developments are among the 25 finalists selected for the Urban Land Institute’s Global Awards for Excellence

North America dominates for development excellence
Twenty North American developments are among the 25 finalists selected for the Urban Land Institute’s Global Awards for Excellence.

Finalists are selected by an international jury made up of ULI members from several areas of real estate development expertise, including finance, land planning, development, public affairs, design, and other professional services.

The finalists are:

  • Azkuna Zentroa, Bilbao, Spain,
  • Ballpark Village, St. Louis, Missouri,
  • Brickell City Centre, Miami, Florida,
  • Buffalo Bayou Park, Houston, Texas,
  • Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, Illinois,
  • Downtown Allentown Revitalization District (including PPL Center Arena Block & City Center Lehigh Valley), Allentown, Pennsylvania,
  • Emeryville Center of Community Life, Emeryville, California,
  • Half Moon Village, Half Moon Bay, California,
  • Kashiwa-no-ha Smart City, Japan,
  • Marine Gateway, Vancouver,
  • MILANEO, Stuttgart, Germany
  • Milwaukee RiverWalk, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Modera Lofts, Jersey City, New Jersey,
  • Oasia Hotel Downtown, Singapore,
  • One Light Luxury Apartments, Kansas City, Missouri,
  • Pearl, San Antonio, Texas,
  • Plaza Towers, Iowa City, Iowa,
  • River Point, Chicago, Illinois,
  • Santana Row, San Jose, California,
  • Seaholm Power Plant Re-Development, Austin, Texas,
  • Shanghai Tower, Shanghai, China,
  • The Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership and Sustainability at Sandy Ground, Staten Island, New York,
  • University Center- The New School, New York,
  • VIA 57 West, New York,
  • West Don Lands, Toronto.

 


“Each of these finalists demonstrates a thoughtful, innovative approach to urban development that is adding to the sustainability and livability of the communities in which they are located,” said Global Awards Jury Chairman Wendy Rowden, president, 42nd Street Development Corp., New York City.

“The attention paid to project detail, flexible design, and neighborhood context were among the factors making these entries stand out. They represent the type of development that will withstand the tests of time and change,” she added.

The award winners will be announced in Los Angeles in October.