- Residential
Includes both single-family and multi-family projects. (Affordable
housing may be given special recognition.)
- Commercial/Industrial
Includes retail establishments, shopping centers, and industrial
and warehousing development.
- Office
Includes individual buildings and office parks.
- Renovation/Restoration
Includes the rehabilitation of non-historic properties and the restoration
of historic structures.
- Special Use
Includes, but is not limited to, the following: parks, schools,
churches, and environmental conservation.
- Neighborhood/Civic Association
Includes projects or plans which have been developed for neighborhood
or community improvement.
More than one award may
be presented in each category.
Evaluation
Criteria
- Development/Renovation Projects
Quality of design, construction, and visual appeal.
Compatibility with neighboring land uses.
Respect for the environment.
Concern for traffic flow and utility needs.
- Neighborhood/Civic Association
Achievement
Quality of plan or project.
Involvement of the area residents.
Implementation of the plan or project (Has it led to neighborhood
improvements?).
- All Projects
Innovative design or development concepts which are transferable
to other projects or places.
Adherence to adopted plans or policies.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Excellence Awards, the project or plan must
be located in Knox County (excluding the Town of Farragut), and must
have been completed within three years of its nomination. (For
the 2003 awards, projects must have been completed since 2000.)
Nominations
Nominations for awards are
accepted each year in the spring. Electronic submission forms will be
active on this web site during the nomination period. Paper copies of
the forms may be obtained from Jill Draper, MPC, 215-2500, and mailed
or faxed to:
Jill Draper
Metropolitan Planning Commission
Suite 403, City-County Building
400 Main Street
Knoxville, TN 37902
Fax: (865) 215-2068
Awards
Award winners will be honored
at a banquet each August. Photos of each award winner will be displayed
on this web site.
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updated:
August 19, 2003
