THE search is back on to acknowledge creative urban design projects that have enhanced Logan and its surrounds.
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The Logan Urban Design Awards is a biennial event that recognises excellence in design and delivery across big and small projects
The 2020 awards were due to be announced last year but were postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This project is recognised for connectivity to the residential catchment, accessibility to and through the open space
- Urban design judges
Nominations re-open on Monday, January 18 for projects, businesses or events within Logan that were completed from 2017 to 2020.
Judging will be in four categories: Master planning; landscape architecture and urban infrastructure; architecture and business; and, programs and events.
The Retreat estate in the booming suburb of Yarrabilba was the overall winner in the last LUDA awards.
In choosing The Retreat, which features the innovative Buxton Park, as the 2018 LUDA overall winner, judges praised the estate for creating great places that are enjoyable and prosperous.
"This project is recognised for connectivity to the residential catchment, accessibility to and through the open space . . . (and) a high standard of master-planning, design, construction and community development," the judges said.
The city's acting mayor at the time, Cherie Dalley, said great urban design was a feature of Logan as it grew.
"As we grow we're seeing more examples of outstanding urban design spring up around the city," Cr Dalley said.
"That's why we host these awards - to encourage high-quality, game-changing urban design practice and to recognise the projects that demonstrate great design principles."
She said the quality of entries which flooded in - 2016 had more hopefuls than ever submit their designs - was outstanding.
Nominations for all four categories close on Sunday, February 28.
Entries are open to everyone, from major developers through to sole operator businesses and community organisations.
To nominate visit logan.qld.gov.au/LUDA
An awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, March 24 at Zarraffa's Kiwanda Café in Eagleby.
Winners will be published in the June/July edition of Our Logan magazine, the monthly publication which is delivered across the city.
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