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| Henderson, NV Mayor Debra March |
LAS VEGAS, NV -- Urban Land Institute (ULI) Nevada awarded its third annual Placemaking Awards for Excellence in six categories on November 2.
The awards, presented at a ceremony with nearly
300 attendees at the World Market Center, recognize places that generate
improvement and progress; transform an area through design; engage and
strengthen the community; promote activity and social interaction, and are
currently being developed with a visionary idea.
Henderson Mayor and ULI Nevada founding member Debra March was honored at the event as the 2022 Placemaker of the Year.
Commenting on the winners she said, “These recognitions are a true testament to the work we’ve accomplished together to make our Southern Nevada community great.
"Each winner exhibits an exceptional level of excellence and innovation in creating spaces and places that promote health, happiness, well-being, and quality of life.
"These projects can serve as models for how developers can successfully transform their communities for the better.”
During the award ceremony ten Placemaking projects in five categories, selected by a jury of industry professionals, were recognized.
- Public Sector Category: UNLV Harry Reid Research and Technology
Park
- Private Sector Category: AREA15 Las Vegas
The Healthy Place award recognizes those that
promote activity and social interaction through health-giving and accessible
design to improve overall quality of life.
- Suburban Category: Arioso Senior Living by Ovation Development
- Urban Category: UnCommons
The Transformative Place award recognizes places
that have transformed their respective areas through exemplary design.
- Private Sector Category: SHARE Village Las Vegas
- Public Sector Category: Lifeguard Arena/City of Henderson Downtown
Events Plaza
The Visionary Place award recognizes the vision
for a place currently under development and promising significant impact on
lifestyle and the region.
- Redevelopment Category: The Watermark
- New Development Category: 1700 Pavilion at Downtown Summerlin
The Community Place award recognizes places that
best engages and strengthens the community/neighborhood through opportunities
to assemble, unite or celebrate.
- Public Sector Category: Historic Westside Legacy Park
- Private Sector Category: Betty’s Village
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