Student design competition launched

Michael Donnelly, PlanningResource, 7 January 2009

Global technology firm Cisco’s Urban 2020 competition encourages students to use sustainable ecological principles in their submissions and to consider the impact that a changing society, technological advances and the environment will have on our communities in the future.

“The global imperatives of climate change have transformed the way in which countries, businesses, communities and people plan for the future,” said Neil Crockett, director of Public Sector Operations at Cisco UK and Ireland.

“The challenge we face is how to address this while building villages, towns and cities that are better places to live and work, ultimately developing connected communities that will stand the test of time.”
 
The competition is for undergraduate and graduate students, and entries will be judged by a panel of experts from across industry, education and the media.
 
The closing date for the competition is Friday, 27 February, with finalists being invited to London for the judging ceremony on Tuesday, 17 March.

Finalists’ ideas will be showcased for one week at the Royal Institute of British Architects, and a cash prize of £2,000 is offered for the winning entry.
 
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michael.donnelly@haymarket.com

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