2018 National DiscoverDesign Competition
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The Chicago Architecture Center is the leading organization devoted to celebrating and promoting Chicago as a center of architectural innovation. As Chicago’s forum for the exchange of ideas on urban design, the CAC inspires people to participate in the building of vibrant communities and to demand the highest standard in urban design. The CAC awakens young people to achieve their potential through the discovery of architecture, engineering and design.
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Overview:Community markets provide both social and economic benefits for the public. They encourage personal interactions, bring life to often overlooked spaces and stimulate local economies in ways that major retail stores or supermarkets cannot. Community markets can especially thrive in areas where people already pass through, making areas near bus, train bicycle and other transit stations an ideal location.
Projects developed with consideration to nearby transit stations are called transit-oriented developments (TODs). Research shows that TODs can positively impact an area in a ½ mile radius from the station location. As a gateway for many communities, transit-oriented projects are pedestrian focused, sustainable and can serve as an important resource for people using the station. In particular, they can provide unique opportunities for community exchange, gathering and access to essential community resources. For example, fresh and healthy food options in ‘food deserts’ (areas where people don’t have access to fresh or healthy food options) or safe spaces for public gathering.
The Challenge:Design a community market on a transit-oriented site in Chicago to improve access to resources and provide public gathering spaces for the Marshall Square or McKinley Park neighborhoods in Chicago.
Community (2)
Rewards
First Prize
$100First Prize: Economy-class round trip flight for two within the United States serviced by Southwest Airlines, $100 cash prize & framed certificate
Second Prize
$250Second Prize: $250 cash prize & framed certificate
Third Prize
$150Third Prize: $150 cash prize & framed certificate
Finalist
$50Finalists: $50 cash prize & framed certificate
(3) Educators
Educators: The primary sponsoring educator for the top three winners will receive a gift card for classroom supplies.Timeline
America/Chicago
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