Charlotte, N.C. (Aug. 25, 2022) – Nominations for the 2022 Urban Design Awards are now open.

The "Urbies" awards program aims to recognize and celebrate quality urban design in Charlotte while encouraging continued community discussion around what makes for unique and great places.

Residents are encouraged to nominate their favorite walkable neighborhood, street, urban building or other public space. There is also a new, community-led category this year: the People's Choice Award for Great Urban Design.

During the awards ceremony, outstanding projects in each of the following categories are recognized: 

• Great New Development Near Transit

• Great Walkable Neighborhood

• Great New Life for an Old Place

• Great Public Space

• Great Placemaking

• Great Street

• Great Urban Architecture

• Great Urban Design Champion

• Great Neighborhood Champion

• Great Student Project

• Great Suburban Design

• People's Choice Award for Great Urban Design

A jury of 10 urban design experts will choose the best of 12 projects based on nomination submissions. Winners will be announced at the Urban Design Awards Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 27.

To learn more about the Charlotte Urban Design Awards and submit a nomination, please visit the Charlotte Urban Design Center blog, People Make Cities.

Nominations close Monday, Sept. 12.