Montgomery County, PA

All types of land development and planning projects in Montgomery County are eligible for consideration provided they are substantially completed when nominated.  All projects are judged on their “as built” merits and evaluated on specific design criteria that may include the following:

 

Site Design.  Building placement, context, parking and circulation, pedestrian amenities, landscaping, open space, aesthetics.

Environmental Sensitivity.  Natural features protection and conservation, grading and drainage, green infrastructure, innovative stormwater design.

Preservation and Restoration.  Historic preservation or restoration, adaptive reuse, infill development.

Collaborative Achievement.  Successful collaboration among public and private entities.

Innovative Planning Concept or Program.  Examples include transit-oriented development, traditional neighborhood design, mixed-use development, open space design.

Community Enhancements.  Municipal parks and open space, trail systems, streetscapes, transportation or transit improvements.

 

The deadline for nominations is the last Friday in April.  The following

information must be submitted with each nomination.  Nominations

are evaluated as submitted and are judged by an on-site visit. 

All entries become the property of the Montgomery County Planning

Commission and are not returnable.

 

• The official name of the project, specific location, and municipality.

• A brief description of the award-winning design concept/planning strategy.

• Contact information for project owner, developer, and primary consultants   (landscape architect, engineer, land planner, architect, etc.).    This information should include official company name and address   as well as a contact person’s name, address, phone number, and   e-mail address for each project team member.

• Project development data, including all applicable development   statistics (site acreage, zoning, specific land uses, number and   type of dwelling units, total density, total building square footage,   parking spaces, open space acreage).

• A site plan drawn to scale.

• Photographs, digital images, and illustrative drawings   may be submitted but are not necessary.

Send nominations to:

The Montgomery Awards

Montgomery County Planning Commission

Montgomery County Courthouse, P.O. Box 311

Norristown , Pennsylvania 19404-0311

 

For further information on nominating a project for a Land Development Award, contact Holly Mager at 610.278.3972 or Hmager@montcopa.org.