This evening, Mayor Olivia Chow, City of Toronto Chief Planner & Executive Director of City Planning Gregg Lintern and members of the design and development community came together to celebrate the winners of the biennial Toronto Urban Design Awards.
The Toronto Urban Design Awards program acknowledges and celebrates those who help improve Toronto’s communities by shaping the physical environment. The award-winning architects, landscape architects, urban designers, artists, design students and city builders were recognized for their significant contributions towards the look and livability of Toronto.
The awards provide a snapshot of what has been accomplished over the last five years in city building and enable the industry to pause and reflect on how to continue to raise the bar of great urban design.
This year, the awards program recognizes that urban design work must remain committed to addressing issues of accessibility, inclusivity, reconciliation and sustainability.
The awards offer an opportunity to receive city wide recognition for outstanding design projects from an independent jury of urban visionaries, professionals and academics representing the local and international design communities.
The 2023 jury members:
This year, the jury selected 10 projects for Awards of Excellence, eight for Awards of Merit and two Special Jury Awards for Community Activation.
The 2023 award winners are:
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Private Buildings in Context — Low-Scale
Private Buildings in Context — Mid-Rise
Private Buildings in Context — Tall
Public Buildings in Context
Small Open Spaces
Large Places and/or Neighbourhood Designs
Visions and Master Plans
AWARD OF MERIT
Elements
Private Buildings in Context — Low-Scale
Private Buildings in Context — Mid-Rise
Private Buildings in Context — Tall
Small Open Spaces
Student
SPECIAL JURY AWARD FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVATION
More information on the Toronto Urban Design Awards, the jury report, photos and full project credits for each winning submission are available on the City’s Toronto Urban Design Awards webpage.
Quotes:
“I am pleased to be part of the announcement of the recipients of the 2023 Toronto Urban Design Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements in urban design that contribute to our great city’s livability, sustainability, and vibrancy. These awards showcase projects that inspire and elevate the quality of life for all Toronto residents. Congratulations to all the winners and their contributions to our vibrant city.”
– Mayor Olivia Chow
“Toronto’s urban landscape is a canvas of innovation, diversity, and resilience, and the 2023 Toronto Urban Design Awards celebrate the dedication of the architects, planners, and designers who colour that canvas. Not only do these visionary projects represent outstanding design achievements, but they also reflect our commitment to shaping a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive city for future Torontonians.”
– Gregg Lintern, Chief Planner & Executive Director, City Planning
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