Urban Land Institute Nevada Announces 2022 Placemaking Award Winners

 

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.

The Catalytic Place award recognizes places that best generate improvement and progress to the economic development and/or standard of living in a surrounding community.

 

• 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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