The importance of lively, appealing public space as a component of thriving communities is being recognized with this year’s Urban Land Institute (ULI) J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. World renowned landscape architect Peter Walker, founder of PWP Landscape Architecture in Berkeley, Calif., has been chosen as the 2012 recipient of the prize, which is the institute’s highest honor. Walker will be honored during ULI’s annual fall meeting October 16-19 in Denver….Continue Reading
Peter Walker, FASLA — 2012 Laureate of the ULI J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development

World renowned landscape architect Peter Walker, founder of PWP Landscape Architecture in Berkeley, Calif., has been chosen as the 2012 recipient of the prize, which is the Institute’s highest honor. Walker will be honored during ULI’s annual fall meeting October 16-19 in Denver. …Continue Reading
JC Nichols Prize — Past Winners
Learn more about the past winners of the JC Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development….Continue Reading
2011 JC Nichols Prize Winner — His Highness the Aga Khan

The jury for the 2011 ULI Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development chose the Aga Khan as the 2011 laureate because of his strong leadership, over more than 40 years, of a stunning variety of development and philanthropic endeavors largely benefiting poor and marginalized communities in Asia and Africa struggling to improve their living conditions….Continue Reading
2010 JC Nichols Prize Winner — Richard M. Daley

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley’s 21-year legacy of successful community building has earned him the prestigious Urban Land Institute (ULI) J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development….Continue Reading
2009 JC Nichols Prize Winner — Amanda M. Burden

Extraordinary accomplishments in urban planning are being recognized by this year’s Urban Land Institute (ULI) J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. Amanda M. Burden, chair of the New York City Planning Commission and Director of the New York Department of Planning, has been chosen as the 2009 laureate of the prize, which is the Institute’s highest honor….Continue Reading
2008 JC Nichols Prize Winner — Bart Harvey and Enterprise

Bart Harvey and Enterprise, the 2008 winners of the ULI J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development, have helped dispel some myths about affordable housing….Continue Reading
2007 JC Nichols Prize Winner — Sir Stuart Lipton

Lipton’s long dedication to extraordinary place making has earned him the distinction of being named the 2007 laureate of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development….Continue Reading
2006 JC Nichols Prize Winner — Peter Calthorpe

Peter Calthorpe, the 2006 winner of the ULI J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development, strives for model urbanist communities….Continue Reading
2005 JC Nichols Prize Winner — Albert B. Ratner and Forest City Enterprises, Inc.

Forest City Enterprises, Inc., one of the nation’s oldest and most respected real estate development organizations, and company co-chairman Albert B. Ratner have been named as the joint recipients of the 2005 Urban Land Institute J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development.
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