Now through September 10th the Moore Square Competition is open for registration. The city has released the background of the competition as well as the criteria and the objectives they will be judged on:
Competition Objectives
The project involves an Open Call for Ideas that will inform the follow-up Moore Square Design Competition. Its objectives are to:
- Create a unique public space and urban experience for the 21st century;
- Engage broad public participation throughout the process and in the future; and
- Establish the conditions to develop a sustainable economic development strategy for the Moore Square area.
Moore Square Competition Brief
More on the Public Competition to Redesign Moore Square
More on the Public Competition to Gentrify Moore Square. I Mean, Redesign.

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