On February 1-5, 2021, Urban Land Institute Oklahoma will host their 7^th Annual Impact Awards.  The event recognizes projects that exemplify best practices in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities, through each project’s contributions to the built environment and the public realm. The finalists represent those projects and initiatives that were determined to best promote the creation of resilient communities, intelligent densification and urbanization, as well as outstanding quality of design and construction.  This year’s event is being co-chaired by Ashley Terry (Wheeler District) and Christa Ryckbost (Patcraft).

Finalists for each of the categories were selected from an open nomination by ULI members. Projects completed in the broader Oklahoma City metropolitan area within the last two years were eligible for nomination.

Finalists for the 7^th Annual Impact Awards are:

• Outstanding Community Building Effort: 16th Street Saturdays, Pivot Tiny Homes, The Musical Swings
• Outstanding Public Initiative:  Capps Middle School, City Hall Sessions, Guymon Downtown Corridor Plan
• Boutique Development:  Classen Inn, Make Ready, Sunnyside Diner
• Small Scale Development: 71 squared, Boulevard, Park17
• Large Scale Development: Classen16, Heartland Headquarters, The Bower
• Small Scale Rehabilitation & Restoration: 400 N Walnut Ave, Bradford House, The Cathedral of our Lady of Perpetual Help
• Philanthropic Vision: Girl Scout Camp Trivera
• Distinguished Merit Award: Oklahoma State Capitol Restoration Project

As with most events, this year’s Impact Awards will look a little different than normal.  ULI Oklahoma will be celebrating the finalists with an online, week-long, promotional event starting January 4th. Then, the winners in each category will be announced on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram throughout the week starting February 1^st.  Follow along both weeks using the hashtag #ULIOKimpact.

For more information, please visit the event page