The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has announced six finalist projects for its global Urban Open Space Award, an annual competition that recognizes outstanding examples of successful large- and small-scale public spaces that have socially enriched and revitalized the economy of their surrounding communities.

This year’s finalists are Marina Bay in Singapore; Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois; Myriad Gardens in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Thousand Lantern Lake Park System in Foshan, Guangdong, China; Tongva Park and Ken Genser Square in Santa Monica, California; and Washington Canal Park in Washington, D.C. An international jury representing several facets of development—including finance, architecture, land planning and development, public affairs, design, and professional services—will select one winner later this year.  READ MORE!