Short Description:
The 2026 Edmund N. Bacon Urban Design Awards is soon opening for entries with the introduction of the competition brief.
This year’s competition site at the former University of the Sciences (USciences) campus in West Philadelphia represents a rare and transformative opportunity for urban redevelopment. USciences was the first institution of its kind in the nation, shaping the fields of pharmacy, science, and healthcare for over two centuries. The campus, woven into the fabric of the surrounding neighborhoods, played a vital role in the community’s economic and cultural landscape.
Theme
Students are invites to propose innovative, inclusive, and sustainable redevelopment strategies that address Philadelphia’s economic, social, and environmental needs thinking boldly about the future of the site.
Program Benefits / Awards
The First Prize Award for 2026 is $5,000. Additional honorary (non-monetary) prizes will be awarded at the juror’s discretion.
Eligibility:
The competition is open to all college/university students of any discipline and academic level (undergraduate, graduate and doctoral) who are actively matriculating at a collage or university during the fall 2025 or spring 2026 or spring 2026 semesters (1 August – 31 May)
Entry Fee:
The entry fee is $25 per submission.
Location:
United States
Deadline:
30 January 2026
Website link:
https://designphiladelphia.org/pages/bacon-subpage
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