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COMPETITION BRIEF
OPEN FOR ENTRIES APRIL 30 - JULY 31 2014
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A COMPETITION FOR
YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER
THE AGE OF 30
TO REIMAGINE
PUBLIC SPACE IN
TORONTO.
Open for Entries
April 30 - July 31 2014
TORONTO NEEDS GREAT IDEAS FOR
ITS PUBLIC SPACES. IDEAS THAT ARE
BIG, BOLD AND UNCONVENTIONAL.
IDEAS FROM CHAMPIONS, OUTSIDERS,
GENIUSES AND MISFITS. IDEAS THAT
RECOGNIZE THE GREATNESS OF
TORONTO TODAY, AND IMAGINE ITS
POTENTIAL FOR THE FUTURE.
THE VISION
The NXT CITY PRIZE is all about vision - the vision to reimagine Toronto’s
public spaces and inject a sense of energy, dynamism and reflexivity.
How do our public spaces respond to the speed of today’s world, and the
generation of tomorrow? How can we move beyond a can’t-do attitude
towards a more progressive vision for the future of our public spaces?
What potential does our urban realm have to respond to the unique
cultural aspects of our society?
New ideas from new and young voices no matter of education,
disciplines, experience or connections. The NXT CITY PRIZE recognizes
that the ethos of young people means they are experimental,
adventurous and connected to the spirit of change. Whether the vision
comes from assertive individuals, unexpected pairings or collaborative
teams, this is an open invitation for all young people connected to the
City to improve open space for all.
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THE COMPETITION
IT’S OUR TIME TO REIMAGINE TORONTO
THROUGH INTERVENTIONS TO PUBLIC
SPACE. TORONTO’S NXT PUBLIC SPACES MUST
RESPOND TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE
UP-AND-COMING GENERATION, AND NOW IS
OUR TIME TO BE HEARD. THIS IS WHAT THE
NXT CIT Y PRIZE IS ASKING YOU TO DO:
OPEN YOUR EYES
CROSS-DISCIPLINES
DEFINE
Open to all young people (under
Individuals, partnerships or
Define an issue or area of
the age of 30 from the date of
collaborative collectives (up to 4
improvement where a single or
the competition opening) from
team members) from a mixture
many City-owned public spaces
across The Province of Ontario. No
of disciplines are all strongly
could better serve the needs of the
matter of education, disciplines,
encouraged to participate
up-and-coming / future
experience or connections.
generations.
IDEATE
PRESENT
*PUBLIC SPACES
Develop a vision to improve,
Prepare two presentation panels to
City-owned public spaces include
enhance or in any way positively re-
express your big ideas. Your panels
but are not limited to:
imagine City-owned public space
will be judged by some of Toronto’s
streets, sidewalks, parks, public
and bring it into the 21st century. It
top city and creative leaders. This is
spaces, transit corridors, utility
may be a structure, a new function,
where having some design talent on
areas, waterfront areas, and
programmed activities or something
your team may come in handy.
City-owned parking lots.
completely unexpected.
http://parking.greenp.com/find-parking/
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SUBMISSION DETAILS
SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT
NXTCIT YPRIZE.COM
COMPETITION
OPENS
April 30 2014
COMPETITION
CLOSES
May
June
July 31 2014
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
A single PDF file no larger than 20MB that includes the following:
VISION
PANELS
OPTIONAL
A clearly represented vision for
Up to two (2) panels sized 36” by
An optional accessory video up
future of one or more City-owned
48” including all necessary visual
to three (3) minutes in length may
public space including visuals and a
information to clearly express the
be submitted in addition to the
brief (250 word) written rationale or
vision.
panel(s). Videos can be uploaded to
explanation.
YouTube or Vimeo with a web address link provided.
*All submission materials must be free of names or
identifiers of the individual or team.
SUBMIT YOUR IDEA TO NXTCITYPRIZE.COM STARTING APRIL 30 2014.
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THE WINNER SELECTION
THE WINNER OF THE 2014 NXT CIT Y PRIZE
WILL BE SELECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL
JURY LED BY:
JENNIFER KEESMAAT
CHIEF PLANNER OF THE CITY OF TORONTO.
Photo: University of Toronto / Valerie Iancovich
SELECTION CRITERIA
THE WINNER OF THE NXT CITY PRIZE WILL BE SELECTED
BASED UPON:
The overall quality, clarity and strength of the public space vision
The overall forward-thinking/innovative nature of the submission
The quality, clarity, and strength of the submission panel(s)
and (optional) video
How well the vision benefits the public, the residents, the surrounding
businesses and the overall neighbourhood
The ability for the public space vision to have long-lasting impact on the City
of Toronto’s public realm in general
The multidisciplinary nature of the submission
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THE PRIZE
The winning individual or team will be receive:
THE “2014 NXT CITY PRIZE RECIPIENT” TITLE
$5,000 CASH
+
$10,000 TOWARDS IMPLEMENTATION*
The winner of the 2014 NXT City will also receive $10,000 towards
implementing the vision and making the change to public space. A professional
working group led by the winner will be established to support turning the
vision into reality. Realizing big, bold and unconventional visions for tomorrow
requires hard work, dedication, and a passion for what’s possible. The NXT
CITY PRIZE is about discovering these visions and providing the initial tools
and resources to implement change in Toronto’s public spaces.
TWO (2) RUNNER-UP PRIZES OF $2,500 WILL BE AWARDED
FOR
The most imaginative submission
The best submission by an individual or team under the age of 18
*Cost of implementation will be provided up to a maximum amount of $10,000. Must be accepted as awarded. No cash substitutions.
Subject to terms and conditions.
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THANKS TO ALL OF THE PARTNERS
WHO HAVE MADE THE
NXT CIT Y PRIZE POSSIBLE.
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