SUBMISSIONS CRITERIA
Take one more look at our submissions criteria to ensure you're submitting a complete project.
Elementary Students
Projects must be submitted electronically by FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST AT NOON EST. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Entries shall be submitted as a single 8.5x11" pages. Registrants will receive a Project Package on Feb. 15th via email where submission details will be provided.
Elementary students are required to submit:
a creative interpretation or drawing of their Complete Streets solution to the hill;
Older students may wish to include a written description and references to existing urban solutions that inspired their project. Younger students are invited to find creative ways to express their plan;
Their project name, student name, name of primary contact and their contact information.
Elementary students are invited to submit as individuals or as a classroom.
Submission Criteria
Effectiveness
Does the design effectively address the problem of vehicles sliding off the road and onto the sidewalk? Does it consider the impact of snow and rain, animal crossings, population growth, and ecological preservation in a design that responds to the site?
Creativity
Does the design demonstrate creativity and originality in finding a solution to the problem?
Feasibility
Is the design realistic and feasible to implement in the given context?
Presentation
Is the design clearly and effectively presented, with clear drawings or visual aids as required for your student category?
Submissions link will be posted on February 15th, 2023.
Winning project and Top 10 featured projects will be announced by email and at a closing event April 8th, 2023. Details to follow.
High School Students
Projects must be submitted electronically by FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST AT NOON EST. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
This call for submissions is open to all high school students. You may apply as an individual or team. Applicants are limited to one (1) proposal either individually or as part of a team. Applicants must reside in Ontario.
Entries shall be submitted as two (2) 8.5x11" pages. Registrants will receive a Project Package on Feb. 15th via email where submission details will be provided.
Each entry should contain the following documents (in English):
Team Information (PDF):
One (1) page, 8.5” x 11” portrait;
- Name of proposed project;
- Individual or team members’ name;
- Name of primary contact and their contact information;
- A maximum 250-word description of the individual or team
- A maximum 250-word description of the project
Design Proposal Information (PDF):
One (1) page, 8.5” x 11” landscape;
- Images showing the overall Complete Streets design;
- List of proposed materials and;
- a visual or written description of their use in installation/construction;
- References to existing related and relevant urban planning projects used to inform your project including project name, location (google map pin link), and thumbnail image.
Submission Criteria
Effectiveness
Does the design effectively address the problem of vehicles sliding off the road and onto the sidewalk? Does it consider the impact of snow and rain, animal crossings, population growth, and ecological preservation of a design that responds to the site?
Creativity
Does the design demonstrate creativity and originality in finding a solution to the problem?
Feasibility
Is the design realistic and feasible to implement in the given context? Does it show awareness of installation that considers City of Toronto's Bylaws and safety standards? Does it demonstrates the ability to reference existing related and relevant projects?
Presentation
Is the design clearly and effectively presented, with clear drawings or visual aids as required for your student category?
Submissions link will be posted on February 15th, 2023.
Winning project and Top 10 featured projects will be announced by email and at a closing event April 8th, 2023. Details to follow.
Post Secondary Students
Projects must be submitted electronically by FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST AT NOON EST. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
This call for submissions is open to all collage or university level urban planning, engineering students, and other related disciplines. You may apply as an individual or team. Applicants are limited to one (1) proposal either individually or as part of a team. Applicants must reside in Ontario.
Entries shall be submitted as two separate PDF files (Individual/Team Information; Design Proposal Information) not exceeding 10MB each. Registrants will receive a Project Package on Feb. 15th via email where submission details will be provided.
Each entry should contain the following documents (in English):
Team Information (PDF):
One (1) page, 8.5” x 11” portrait;
- Name of proposed project;
- Individual or team members’ name;
- Name of primary contact and their contact information;
- A maximum 250-word description of the individual or team
*Team information is withheld from the jury until the final selection.
Design Proposal Information (PDF):
Two (2) page maximum, 11” x 17” landscape;
- Name of proposed project;
- Project Summary (Max. 250 words) - Description of the overall solution as it relates to Complete Streets and the project considerations;
- 3D renderings / images showing the overall design;
- List of proposed materials and;
- a visual or written description of their use in installation/construction;
- References to related and relevant urban planning projects used to inform your project including project name, location (google map pin link), and thumbnail image;
- Images and drawings should be at 300 DPI resolution
Submission Criteria
Effectiveness
Does the design effectively address the problem of vehicles sliding off the road and onto the sidewalk? Does it consider the impact of snow and rain, animal crossings, population growth, and ecological preservation with originality and clarity of the design that responds to the site.
Creativity
Does the design demonstrate creativity and originality in finding a solution to the problem?
Feasibility
Is the design realistic and feasible to implement in the given context? Demonstrates knowledge of successful existing and relevant urban solutions? Does it consider details of installation that abide to City of Toronto's Bylaws and safety standards?
Presentation
Is the design clearly and effectively presented, with clear drawings or visual aids as required for your student category?
Submissions link will be posted on February 15th, 2023.
Winning project and Top 10 featured projects will be announced by email and at a closing event April 8th, 2023. Details to follow.
MEET OUR JURY
Carolyn Fearman
Associate Architect, SnV Architects & Planners Inc.
Associate Architect, SnV Architects & Planners Inc.
Since 2008, she has been working in the architecture and urban design fields following her vision to create robust and dynamic design at all scales, which serve to enhance the urban environment.
Alex Brogantz
Founder/CEO, EveryUrban
Founder/CEO, EveryUrban
Alex Brogantz was born for the real estate industry; Raised in an engineering family and attaining a BSc in Engineering then going on to build his place in the industry for over 15 years locally and internationally.
PROJECT EXHIBITION
Saturday April 15th 2-5pm @ Lambton House you're invited.
Design challenge brought to you by St. Mark's Hill Safety, the team behind WINTER(safety)FEST 2023.
On Jan. 29th 2023, our community gathered to rally for increased road safety measures on St. Mark's Hill from our local government in time for Ontario Active School's Winter Walk To School Day on Feb. 1st.
On April 12th Toronto's Transportation Services will be proposing a safety solution to St. Mark's Hill and we'll continue to advocate for community involvement and student participation in the process.
Thank you for your support!