2016 Better Philadelphia Challenge: Designing Healthy Neighborhoods
Registration Deadline: Thursday, Oct 1, 201512:29 PMEDT
Submission Deadline: Friday, Oct 23, 201512:29 PMEDT
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The Mantua/Belmont section of Philadelphia was chosen as one of President Obama’s first “Promise Zones” for economic development – one of only five in the country. This neighborhood is bordered by some of Philadelphia’s largest institutions (the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, the Philadelphia Zoo, and Fairmount Park), as well as by large industrial sites (most notably the AMTRAK rail yards). As part of this neighborhood’s development, what physical design interventions could encourage healthy and active lifestyles, thereby improving public health among residents?
Founded in 2006 in memory of Philadelphia’s iconic 20th century city planner, Ed Bacon [1910-2005], this annual competition challenges university-level students (undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students) from around the world to address real-world urban design issues in Philadelphia that have application not only to our city, but to urban centers around the globe. This challenge is organized by the Ed Bacon Memorial Committee at the Philadelphia Center for Architecture. NEW for 2016 - the competition will be open to professionals (design or other), too!
For more information and to register, visit: www.EdBacon.org
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