Landscapes of Toyonaka to Pass on to the Future: Urban Design Award and Townscape Citizen Award Held

Toyonaka City will hold the '10th Toyonaka City Urban Design Award' and the '3rd Toyonaka Townscape Citizen Award' as part of its 90th anniversary projects. These two awards aim to share an "awareness of valuing landscapes" among citizens and businesses and to pass it on to the next generation. The Urban Design Award is a commendation system that has continued since 1993, making this its milestone 10th edition.

The application period for the Urban Design Award is from Monday, April 27 to Sunday, July 26. Submissions for the currently open Toyonaka Townscape Citizen Award are also being accepted until the same date.

Project Overview

■ 10th Toyonaka City Urban Design Award

Recognizes buildings with excellent design that lead the formation of favorable urban landscapes. The mayor decides the winners after selection by the Urban Landscape and Outdoor Advertising Assessment Committee.

Target for Application

Buildings, structures, advertisements, etc., within the city (Must be legally compliant and not previously awarded)

Activities related to landscape formation by citizens, businesses, etc., that have continued for roughly 3 years or more within the city.

Examples of Winning Works

9th Award: District name "SENRITO" / 8th Award: Baika Junior/Senior High School Circular School Building / 8th Award: Senri Candle Road

■ 3rd Toyonaka Townscape Citizen Award

Accepting photos accompanied by comments under the theme "Landscapes of Toyonaka to pass on to the future." Winners will be decided by a final review by experts following a citizen vote. A landscape photo calendar for 2027 will be created using the winning works.

Examples of Winning Works

2nd Award: Facing the Sunset (Senri River Bank) / 2nd Award: Cherry Blossom Stairs (Kumanoda Park) / 2nd Award: Summer of Rest (Yama-ga-ike)

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https://www.city.toyonaka.osaka.jp/machi/toshikeikan/hyosho_jigyo/index.html