Regional & Urban Design Award 2025

June 5, 2025

Explore the projects that won a Regional & Urban Design Award 2025, recognized as the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development.

Regional & Urban Design Award
eclectic South Congress neighborhood
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The best regional & urban design projects

The 2025 Regional & Urban Design program recognizes the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development. The best planning accounts for the entire built environment, local culture, and available resources—modeling architecture’s promise and true value to communities.

 

Avon Lake Renewable Master Plan

Avon Lake Renewable Master Plan

Transforming a former coal plant into a sustainable lakefront destination, this plan reconnects the community to Lake Erie with new housing, public spaces, and adaptive reuse of industrial structures. It restores the environment while addressing economic impacts of the plant's closure.
Mary Ellen McCormack Redevelopment Phase 1

Mary Ellen McCormack Redevelopment Phase 1

This redevelopment reimagines New England’s oldest public housing into a mixed-income, inclusive neighborhood. Phase One emphasizes resident needs through updated housing, open spaces, and programs that enhance quality of life and support long-term opportunity.
Master Plan and Recreation Center at the Reservoir District—Washington, DC

Master Plan and Recreation Center at the Reservoir District—Washington, DC

This plan reclaims a historic site in DC for public use through a community-focused recreational district. It integrates new facilities, sustainable landscapes, and inclusive design to support civic engagement, health, and neighborhood revitalization.
Student Success District, University of Arizona

Student Success District, University of Arizona

A bold transformation unifies libraries, academic spaces, and wellness support into one accessible district. Through adaptive reuse and new construction, the project prioritizes holistic student success across academic, personal, and social dimensions.
Tom Lee Park

Tom Lee Park

Revitalizing Memphis’ riverfront, this park reconnects the city to the Mississippi River through inclusive design and accessible amenities. Inspired by river flow, the park honors local hero Tom Lee and fosters equity in underserved neighborhoods.
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An AIA award is the ultimate acknowledgment of impactful, exemplary work in architecture and design. Browse AIA project-based award winners across nearly 11 categories whose work sets new standards of excellence and inspires others to innovate.

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The Wharf
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The award-winning regional and urban design for the Wharf, focused on connecting the city to the waterfront.

 

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Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Gardens CPSD
June 2, 2024

The award-winning regional and urban design for Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Gardens CPSD, reimagined Chapel Road to serve as a pedestrian-friendly town center with a centralized visitor