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Urban Update 21 May 2013
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Urban Update - May
Oxford Street Retailers Launch Million Pound Global Tender for World Famous Christmas Lights
An international search has been launched by New West End Company to find a partner to completely redesign and install a truly innovative Christmas Lights spectacle on London’s world famous...
National Urban Design Awards 2013
The National Urban Design Awards for 2013 were presented at a prestigious event held at the Royal Overseas League in Londonon 6 February. Hosted by Amanda Reynolds, the evening showcased some of the...
New Publication - Planning and Place in the City - Marichela Sepe
In Planning and Place in the City, Marichela Sepe explores the preservation, reconstruction and enhancement of cultural heritage and place identity. She outlines the history of the concept of place-...
'Hands Off My Bike!' Competition
Nesta, the UK’s innovation foundation, is currently running the ‘Hands Off My Bike!’ challenge prize - which calls on people from all over the UK to come up with breakthrough...
International Student Design Competition: Tur(i)ntogreen
The Research and Documentation Centre in Technology, Architecture and City in Developing Countries (CRD-PVS) at the Politecnico di Torino (Italy), acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of...
New Master’s Degree Programme in Architectur & Sustainable Urban Design at University of Liechtenstein
Integrating Solar Design, Sustainable Development and Urban Change Master of Science/PhD - University of Liechtenstein  (Institute of Architecture & Planning) Now open for applications for...
Urban Transcripts 2012: London the (n)ever-changing city
OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS London has a reputation of a vibrant, dynamic city constantly reinventing and transforming itself; a highly adaptable organism that embraces change and, like an astute...
Rob Cowan's Plandemonium - New Website!
Renowned urbanist, writer and cartoonist Rob Cowan launches his new website PLANDEMONIUM, bringing together a series of new videos about cities and the people who design and plan them. This...
Songdo in South Korea leading charge to become city of the future
The metropolis of Songdo in South Korea could help older cities, like London, to upgrade. Cities are already home to half of the world’s 7billion population and that figure will rise to 70 per...
Urban Design Group Practice Award 2011
It is now the time of year when the UDG invites practices to submit an entry for our annual project award. Please see full submission guidelines here. The deadline for entries is Friday 8...
Urban Design Group Public Sector Award 2011
The Urban Design Group is always keen to give recognition to the important, creative and high quality work being done in urban design by public sector bodies, despite – and often...
UDG AGM, Annual Report & New Executive Committee
The Urban Design Group AGM was held at 6.15pm on Wednesday 15 June 2011 in The Gallery at 70 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EJ. At the meeting, the new Executive Committee was announced, as...
Urban Land Institute Awards
Winners include projects in Rouse Hill, Australia, Singapore and Los Angeles. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pinnacles-of-modern-design-the-urban-land-institute-announces-winners-of-the...
Urban Design Group's Recognised Practitioner Designation
Professionals of any background who work in urban design can now apply for recognition of their skills and ability.  The new designation of Recognised Practitioner in Urban Design is available...
National Urban Design Awards 2010-11
The Urban Design Group is inviting UK local authorities and public sector agencies to submit an entires for the National Urban Design Awards. Entries may either be work they have undertaken...
UDG elects its first female Chair
At the Urban Design Group's AGM on 16 June 2010,  Amanda Reynolds was elected as the Group's new Chair - the first woman in the Group's history to hold this office.