Urban Planning Submission Requirements
When submitting to the Urban Plan Design Competition keep in mind that your submission will be evaluated on multiple dimensions, your urban plan design is judged together with its site-relevance, social planning and budget. Applicants should send high-resolution images of the urban plan, showing the project from different angles, layers and perspectives together with a textual presentation of their work. The main image is especially important, should preferably be drone or aerial photographs of the area or professional photographs of attractive landscape features. Elevations, data layers, schematics, plans, social and economic research could further be uploaded as support documents.
Item | Dimensions | Format | Notes |
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Main Image Required |
JPEG | The Key Visual should capture the urban plan's scope and vision, presenting a comprehensive aerial view or a 3D rendering that showcases the project's scale, integration with the existing landscape, and key features. This visual should immediately convey the project's purpose and potential impact on urban living, inviting viewers to envision the transformation it proposes. | |
Optional Image 1 Required |
72 DPI |
JPEG | Showcase Image 1 ought to provide a closer examination of the urban plan, focusing on a significant area or feature within the design. An image of a public space, transportation hub, or green area within the plan can illustrate the project's attention to community, accessibility, or sustainability, offering a glimpse into the daily life it facilitates. |
Optional Image 2 Recommended |
72 DPI |
JPEG | Showcase Image 2 should zoom in further to detail innovative solutions or materials used in the urban plan. A photograph or diagram can highlight elements such as smart city technology integrations, water management systems, or energy-efficient infrastructure, emphasizing the design's forward-thinking and problem-solving approach. |
Optional Image 3 Recommended |
72 DPI |
JPEG | Showcase Image 3 must depict the urban plan in the context of its surrounding environment, showing the interaction between the new development and existing structures. This image can illustrate the plan's harmony with the local architecture, its response to the topography, or its contribution to the city's skyline, underscoring the design's sensitivity to its urban context. |
Optional Image 4 Recommended |
72 DPI |
JPEG | Showcase Image 4 should demonstrate the urban plan's human scale and social impact. An image capturing people engaging with the space—whether walking through plazas, utilizing communal facilities, or enjoying recreational areas—will highlight the design's user-centric approach and its role in fostering community engagement. |
Documentation PDF Document Highly Optional |
A4 Page Size |
Documentation shall be a well-organized compilation of the urban plan's technical details, including site plans, zoning layouts, and infrastructure schematics. It should also encompass written explanations of the planning philosophy, objectives, and expected outcomes, providing jurors with a thorough understanding of the project's rationale and anticipated benefits. | |
Video Video / Audio File Highly Optional |
AVI | The video should serve as a virtual tour of the proposed urban space, illustrating the flow between different zones and the overall user experience. Narration or text overlays can explain key aspects of the design, such as community benefits, environmental considerations, and stages of development, offering an immersive preview of the plan's implementation and its envisioned evolution. |