The places that define Canada's communities don't happen by chance—they are shaped through visionary urban design. Today, Canada's search for the nation's most inspiring urban design projects begins. The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) are pleased to launch the call for submissions for the 2027 National Urban Design Awards.
Presented every two years, the National Urban Design Awards are Canada's premier recognition program for excellence in urban design. The awards celebrate the collaborative achievements of architects, planners, landscape architects, municipalities, clients, Indigenous communities, and multidisciplinary teams whose work is creating healthier, more resilient, inclusive, and vibrant places for Canadians.