Review of World Planning Practice (Volume 17): [Award]

Abstract

This exceptional Review of World Planning Practice is dedicated to one of the most prestigious legacies of the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) – its Award for Excellence. Established in 2005 to designate the 40th anniversary of the Society, the Award for Excellence was created as the highest honor that ISOCARP can confer to planning professionals and institutions across different sectors, such as: local, regional, and national authorities; transnational and international entities; universities and research centers; planning agencies; private companies; and non-governmental organizations. The Award for Excellence endorses various successfully elaborated or implemented urban and regional initiatives: normative plans, strategic plans, urban design projects, studies, policies, and smart tools. By attending to the criteria like stakeholders’ involvement, the extent of innovation, sustainability and resilience, and replicability, the Award for Excellence recognizes the entries which are more than pure research, a simple plan, or just a policy. Instead, the awardees usually combine academy, practice, and policy perspectives. Acknowledging the innovative initiatives across various planning cultures, the Award for Excellence ultimately aims to improve the natural and built environments, the quality of life, and socio-cultural development of an area....