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Inspirational design for large and small neighbourhoods, streetscapes and residential developments, defined as distinct districts or communities within an urban setting, to promote the physical and/or mental health of residents and visitors, improve health equity, and adhere to sustainable development principles. Submissions should demonstrate how the project/scheme applies fundamental design principles for healthy communities, such as creating compact, mixed use and walkable urban environments, healthy homes and dwellings, connectivity to community amenities, active travel, integration of green space, and supporting biodiversity and climate resilience.

An innovative workplace design project, business park or innovation district that advances the physical and mental health and wellbeing of the workforce and wider community by applying a range of design principles and strategies, such as fostering a positive sense of community and belonging; bringing light and nature into the workplace; implementing more flexible ways of working; encouraging active and sustainable travel and workstyles; and creating greater comfort (thermal, acoustic, psychological).

A transport and/or citizen mobility project which achieves a step-change in improving the physical and/or mental health and wellbeing of all city residents, visitors and workers, through ambitious commitment to principles of health equity and sustainable development and by demonstrating a holistic contribution to a healthy urban environment and community life. Submissions should demonstrate innovation in how to redesign mobility networks and/or transport infrastructure to support more sustainable forms of travel, promote less sedentary lifestyles and reduce air pollution.

Inspirational, evidence-based, strategic planning and design for large-scale urban environments, focused on game-changing elements which protect and promote citizens’ health and well-being, underpinned by a clear commitment to the principles of health equity and sustainable development. Submissions should demonstrate the adoption of innovative and inclusive planning, design and investment strategies that provide equitable access to healthy housing, safe and active transport choices, good quality air, water and food, access to natural environments and essential services and amenities, including healthcare, education and employment across the life course.

An outstanding social infrastructure project that through an innovative design and planning strategy, contributes to a strong, resilient and healthy local community, improving health equity, enhancing social value and adhering to sustainable development principles. Submissions should demonstrate how the project adopts fundamental principles of healthy and climate resilient building design, and integrates with the wider urban context and community, thereby making a positive and active contribution to community life. Submissions may range from larger anchor institutions in the healthcare, education, museums or sports/leisure sectors to smaller community projects including schools, youth, recreation and libraries.

A transformational micro or meso creative placemaking scheme that enhances public spaces, impacting positively on the health and quality of life of the community. Submissions should demonstrate active community engagement and co-creation. Schemes may include but are not limited to: community gardens, pocket parks, green corridors, nature preservation, playgrounds, courtyards, public seating areas, trails, public arts installations, pop-up, digital placemaking and spaces for community events and other cultural activations.

A health-creating public space or landscape that embraces sustainable development and regenerative design principles, delivers social value, and is economically viable. Submissions should demonstrate the co-benefits of integrating public health considerations to foster healthy living, with mitigation against climate change impacts, environmental degradation and air pollution, by incorporating green infrastructure, nature, biodiversity, and the use of sustainable materials and renewable energy. From new schemes to the regeneration, reactivation or adaptation of existing places, submissions may include but are not limited to public parks and gardens; plazas, esplanades, markets and waterfronts; streets, public squares and inbetween spaces.

An original, complete and independently assessed research project which makes a significant contribution to the conceptualization, planning, design, development, or evaluation of the urban environment, as a key factor in improving human health, equity and wellbeing and promoting the principles of sustainable development. Research projects are welcomed from practitioner organisations and academic institutions, and may include but is not limited to design research studies, advanced design innovations, health impact studies, frameworks, tools, and guidelines.