The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing five projects with its Regional & Urban Design Awards.

The award recognizes the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development. The five-member jury evaluates each submission based on how well the design addresses environmental, social, and economic issues through sustainable strategies. This includes collecting and distributing resident renewable resources and energies while enhancing quality of life and promoting social equity.

This year’s recipients are:

Completing the Loop, Pittsburgh | evolve environment :: architecture

East End Transformation, St. Louis | KieranTimberlake, Tao+Lee Associates, BNIM

Railyard Park, Rogers, Arkansas | Ross Barney Architects, AFHJ Architecture/Planning Thaden School Master Plan,

Bentonville, Arkansas | Eskew Dumez Ripple with Marlon Blackwell Architects and Andropogon Associates, Ltd.

Van Leesten Memorial Bridge, Providence, Rhode Island | INFORM Studio

Visit AIA’s website for more information on the Regional and Urban Design award program.

About AIA

Founded in 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200 international, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing.

AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards.