CELEBRATING DESIGN EXCELLENCE Great urban design, planning, landscape design, and architecture are more than just great aesthetics. They serve users and residents in remarkable ways, and define the fabric and character of a city. In 10 years, Brampton s urban design program has fostered awareness of the public realm and the importance of safe, accessible spaces that contribute positively to the image and goals of the City. Our partners in the design, development, and construction industries have responded with high quality buildings and public spaces that represent excellent design solutions, which enhance the quality of life for our citizens. The 2018 Brampton Urban Design Awards celebrate the best in urban design and planning. These awards acknowledge the creativity and excellence of the individuals, organizations, and firms that strive to make Brampton a great place to live, work and play. Categories: Submissions are being sought in the following categories. A more detailed description of each category is available on the application form: A. New Building B. Heritage Restoration C. New Landscape D. New Neighbourhood E. Concept or Plan F. Healthy & Sustainable Development G. Project Marketing Three projects will be selected from the entire body of submissions for special recognition in the following areas: People s Choice Award, as selected by the residents of Brampton. Best Central Area Project, for projects completed in Brampton s Central Area Best Overall Project H. New-Student Project Eligible Projects Must: Be located within the municipal boundary of the City of Brampton. Adhere to the City of Brampton s Development Design Guidelines and show excellence and innovation in design. Have been substantially completed within 2017 or 2018 (except for categories D and E). Comply with the detailed specifications outlined in the following materials including written application, graphic material (including presentation board for exhibition and digital files). Demonstrate a positive contribution to the public realm and comprehensive, innovative approach to achieving superior design solutions. Submissions must be complete, clear and well designed. Page 1 of 7 INTRODUCTION/1
Recognition: There will be one Award of Excellence (best in category) and up to three Awards of Merit in each category. The Awards will consist of a trophy and presentation at a gala event. Further recognition includes press releases and publicity on the City s official Web portal, www.brampton.ca. The projects receiving an award will be submitted by the City to participate in the following year s National RAIC Urban Design Awards. Jury: The Jury will include representatives from the Mayor s office; members of City Council; City staff and professional representatives. Entry Fee: An entry fee must accompany each project submitted. One category per entry. Submission in additional categories require separate application form and fee. Fees for the 2018 awards are $150 per submission. There is no fee for the Student Project Category. Submission Deadline: February 4, 2019 All submissions must be made no later than 4:00 PM on the 4th of February 2019 to the: Planning & Development Services East Counter 3rd floor, Brampton City Hall 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2 Winners Announced: Spring 2019 For more information: Phone: 905-874-2483 Email: urbandesignaward@brampton.ca Web: www.brampton.ca/budawards Page 2 of 7
CATEGORY: (Select one. Submission in additional categories requires separate application form and fee.) A. New Building: u Residential (single homes) u Multi-Unit Residential u Commercial (office or retail)/mixed Use u Institutional u Industrial/Employment B. Heritage Restoration: u In situ renovation, restoration, adaptive reuse, etc. C. New Landscape: u Small Landscape (public space, local park, planting feature) u Large Landscape (community/city park, stormwater pond, valley, streetscape) D. New Neighbourhood: u 50 acres or more with a defined character, centre, edges, recognition elements. Must be at least 75% built. E. Concept or Plan: u City-endorsed masterplans, projects, studies, and designs of interest. F. Healthy & Sustainable Development: u Sustainable greenfield development, infill, transit oriented and transit supportive design, green technology. G. Project Marketing: u Presentation and marketing materials that promote high quality projects in the City of Brampton, including brochures, video and web based presentations, and sales pavilions. H. Student Project: u The project must align with any of the seven statements of Brampton 2040 Vision; u Projects/proposal/studies should be for Brampton, (possible areas for consideration Brampton Downtown, Brampton Uptown, Bramalea City Centre); and u The design proposal could include site planning, building architecture, landscape, streetscape, public art, tactical urbanism concepts, or studies on current issues. Page 3 of 7
APPLICANT INFORMATION: Telephone # Fax # E-mail PROJECT INFORMATION: PROJECT NAME: PROJECT LOCATION/ADDRESS: PROJECT COMPLETION DATE: PROJECT OWNER: PROJECT WEBSITE: (if available) Telephone # Fax # E-mail LEAD ARCHITECT / LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Telephone # Fax # E-mail ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT / LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT / URBAN DESIGNER: Telephone # Fax # E-mail CONSULTING PLANNER: Telephone # Fax # E-mail OTHER CONSULTANTS: (Responsible for urban design contribution to the project) Telephone # Fax # E-mail GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Telephone # Fax # E-mail Page 4 of 7 APPLICATION/2
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Maximum 300-word statement describing the project goals, size and cost (if applicable), and outline of key urban design issues and concepts that emphasize process and implementation with a description of the project s merits. APPLICATION/3 Page 5 of 7
LIST OF IMAGES (index): Image File Name Brief Description Photographer APPLICATION/4 Page 6 of 7
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS / CHECKLIST Each submission shall include: u Entry Fee $150 per submission (Student Projects are exempted). u Completed Application Form, including award category, applicant information and project information. u Project Description of not more than 300 words. u Completed List of Images (index) form. u Images Minimum of 10 high resolutions (3000 x 4000 pixels or better) digital images in TIFF or high quality JPEG format. These may include photographs, drawings, illustrations and plans describing the overall context and scope of the submittal. Included image files should be itemized and described on the provided List of Images (index) form provided. All submitted images become the property of the City of Brampton. u CD-ROMS Two (2) duplicate PC compatible CD s or DVD s, labeled with the project name and including the words BUDA 2018 Brampton Urban Design Awards. The CDs must contain: the completed Application Form; Project Description, and the completed List of Images (index) form in PDF file format; digital images and a high resolution (minimum 300dpi) PDF copy of the submitted presentation panel. u Presentation Panel The Presentation Panel will be designed by the City of Brampton and will include the following information: project name; municipal location; numeric and bar scales for all plans and elevations; north arrow on all plans; and will include the words BUDA 2018 Brampton Urban Design Awards in 72 point Arial font, in the title block. ATTACH CHEQUE payable to City of Brampton OR CARDHOLDER NAME u VISA CARD NUMBER u MASTERCARD AUTHORIZED AMOUNT $ EXP / u AMEX CARDHOLDER SIGNATURE CHECKLIST/1 Page 7 of 7