Talented urban design professionals who have helped shape and build iconic spaces and places in the City of Calgary were recognized at the 10th edition of the Mayor’s Urban Design Awards (MUDA).

“It is essential we celebrate our achievements and recognize the remarkable design professionals in our city who have created inviting spaces for all to enjoy,” said Mayor Jyoti Gondek. “These talented individuals transform ordinary areas into vibrant and welcoming community hubs through their innovative designs. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all nominees and winners.”

With 67 applications across 11 MUDA award categories, the milestone ceremony showcased excellence in design, construction and environmental stewardship. Since the program began in Calgary in 2005, 188 awards and honourable mentions have been handed out, with 10 of those winners going on to win National Urban Design Awards.

Creating a welcoming city for people who live here now and for those who will live here in the future has always been the goal for the City of Calgary.

“While we at the city construct the framework for our city, it is the designers, engineers, planners, architects, artists and students like yourselves who bring the vision for a better city to life,” says Debra Hamilton, general manager of planning and development Services at the City of Calgary.

The award winners are:

Urban Architecture and Housing Innovation (Photo above)
WINNER: SWITCH/bloc, MODA

City Edge Development
WINNER: Radio Block, MODA

Conceptual/Theoretical Urban Design Projects
WINNER: Exchange, Ground Cubed & Hereby Architectural Inc.

Urban Design Plans
WINNER: Beltline Playbook, O2 Planning & Design

Urban Fragments
WINNER: Pixel Park, Ground Cubed

Community Initiatives
WINNER: Bow to Bluff, O2 Planning & Design

WINNER: ActivateYYC, Federation of Calgary Communities

Green and Resilient Design
WINNER: Mathison Hall, GGA-Architecture & Diamond Schmitt

The full list of winners can be found here.