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What Do We Mean By Sustainable Cities?
Sustainability is the design, construction, and
management of the built environment to be ecologically sound,
economically viable, socially beneficial, and culturally appropriate.
Sustainable cities and real estate development have the inherent means
to assure their own continued integrity and ability to function without
undermining the very conditions on which urban systems depend.
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The FT ULI Sustainable Cities Awards recognize
outstanding and innovative programs that advance the application of
sustainability principles to land use and thereby promote their
incorporation in cities and in the general real estate industry.
Award-winning programs will have global relevance, will add strategic
value to companies and communities, and will enhance the environment.
Programs submitted for consideration must be implemented and showing
results, or they must be provoking significant new ideas and
perspectives.
Up to seven winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony and
dinner at the conclusion of the FT ULI
Sustainable Cities conference at the East Wintergarden, Canary
Wharf, London, UK, on June 16, 2008.
Eligibility
- Entries may originate anywhere in the world.
- They may be the work or inspiration of individuals (non-posthumous),
organizations, governments and their agencies, and companies.
- Membership in ULI is not a requirement.
- Only programs—related to real estate and
sustainability—are eligible.
- If the purpose of the program was to initiate a project, the
program—not the project—will be the focus of your
entry.
- The following describe the types of strategic real estate programs
that this award will recognize:
- Corporate real estate
- Real estate company
- Public agency initiatives
- Non-governmental organization (NGO) programs
- Technological advances in practice and design
- Educational, certification, and research programs
- Investment firm/fund programs
Criteria
The jury will apply the following criteria in choosing winners:
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Innovative practices in sustainable development that establish new
models.
Entries should be state of the art in all aspects of their concept
and implementation.
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Implementation must be in place.
Programs entered need not be completed, but must be more than pilot
programs.
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Documentable evidence that program goals are being achieved.
Entries must be able to show that goals are being met according to
schedule. Use the milestones and metrics that are standard in your
industry, and if a financial result was one of the programmatic goals,
some measure of financial success must be demonstrable.
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Lessons learned that have broad applicability.
Entries must demonstrate global responsibility by sharing lessons
they have learned that can help inform future endeavors by others.
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Contribute to reducing climate change.
One of the goals or a result of your program must be the
minimization of factors that contribute to climate change.
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Demonstrate excellence when compared to similar program types.
Each winner will be among the best examples of its type.
Jury
The jury comprises
six internationally-recognized experts in the sustainability and
environmental fields.
Application Process and Schedule
An application form, which contains requirements and instructions for
application, can be downloaded
here.
Deadline for entry: 2008 deadline closed.
The jury meets in mid-April to choose up to twenty finalists.
Finalists will be interviewed by the jury in May.
Up to seven winners will be announced during an awards ceremony and
dinner, culminating the FT ULI
Sustainability conference on June 16, 2008.
Application Fee
If the primary sponsor or client is a public-sector or non-profit
organization, the application fee is US$250/€175/£125.
For all others, including individuals, the application fee is
US$500/€350/£250.
See application
form for methods of payment.
About Financial Times Conferences
Established in 1971, Financial Times Conferences has many
years experience of conferences, seminars, road shows, courses and
forums. Over 1,000 events have been arranged worldwide and Financial
Times Conferences has built up an enviable reputation for quality,
integrity and accuracy. Expert programme development teams in
conjunction create editorial programmes with FT journalists and speakers
and delegates are drawn from the most senior levels of industry,
commerce and government.
About ULI-the Urban Land Institute
The mission of the Urban Land Institute is to provide leadership in
the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving
communities worldwide.
We are committed to: Bringing together leaders from across the fields
of real estate and land use policy to exchange best practices and serve
community needs; fostering collaboration within and beyond ULI’s
membership through mentoring, dialogue, and problem solving; exploring
issues of urbanization, conservation, regeneration, land use policies
and design practices that respect the uniqueness of both built and
natural environments; sharing knowledge through education, applied
research, publishing, and electronic media; and, sustaining a diverse
global network of local practice and advisory efforts that address
current and future challenges.
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