Competition Schedule and Phases

The competition will be conducted in three phases.

Phase 1: The Application Process involves putting the team together, providing ULI with the names and qualifications of all team members, and submitting an application for consideration. Because the number of participating teams will be limited, ULI reserves the right to disqualify teams or to limit the number allowed to participate in the competition (in accordance with the provisions described in the next section). All teams will be notified by E-mail no later than Friday, December 17, 2004, as to their participation status.

Phase 2: The Competition Process is the phase in which the team works together to respond to the urban design problem posed. Students will receive the project briefing materials on Friday, January 28, 2005. The project briefing materials will include a comprehensive problem statement, background information on the site, market information, any relevant existing design proposals, maps, etc. Teams will also be given a specific list of required presentation materials. All materials must be postmarked by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 7, 2005. The jury will meet in mid-February and up to four finalist teams will be chosen. The finalists will be announced by Monday, February 28, 2005.

Phase 3: The Finalist Presentation is the final phase, involving the four finalist teams. From Friday, February 28, to Thursday, March 31, 2005, student finalist teams will have the opportunity to expand their original schemes and respond in more detail to the problem posed by the competition. One member of each team will be brought to the city where the site is located, with expenses paid, and will have the opportunity to tour the site and meet with select individuals in order to revise and enhance their presentations. On Thursday, March 11, 2005 (tentative date), the entire team will, at ULI’s expense, return to the site city, and on Friday, April 1, present its program to the jury as well as to invited guests, other students, and appropriate participants. That day will culminate in the announcement of the winner.

2005 Competition Timeline

Deadline for application: Friday, December 10, 2004
Teams notified: Friday, December 17, 2004
Competition dates: Friday, January 28, 2005, to Monday, February 7, 2005
Submissions postmark: Monday, February 7, 2005
Finalist teams announced: Monday, February 28, 2005
Site visit by Finalist team representative: Friday, March 11 (tentative)
Finalist teams presentation: Friday, April 1, 2005