The Urbanism Awards

Our flagship programme of learning from and celebrating great places across the UK and Europe

The international Congress

Our flagship conference that aims to understand what a host city can both teach and learn about successful urbanism

Upcoming events at the Academy


Young Urbanists present: Where do good ideas come from?

A joint lecture held at Foster + Partners examining collective practice and individual thinking
6 May 2026 6:00pm

Finalist visit: Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Co Tipperary

Urbanism Awards assessment visit to Great Neighbourhood finalist Cloughjordan Ecovillage
14 May 2026 10:00am
Members only

Adamstown walking tour

Join for a guided visit to Adamstown Strategic Development Zone, Dublin, with Eddie Conroy, former County Architect of SDCC
23 May 2026 10:45am

Finalist visit: Woolwich Town Centre

Urbanism Awards assessment visit to Great Streets + Spaces finalist Woolwich Town Centre
28 May 2026 10:00am
Members only

The Urbanism Hour: Back to Back-to-Back

Online lunch hour with AoU Small Grants Scheme recipient Hal Mellen looking at the decline and revival of back-to-back housing typology
29 May 2026 1:00pm

Finalist visit: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire

Urbanism Awards assessment visit to Great Town / Small City finalist Gainsborough
4 Jun 2026 9:00am
Members only

Finalist visit: Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Urbanism Awards assessment visit to Great Town / Small City finalist Ashbourne
5 Jun 2026 9:00am
Members only

Young Urbanist Cycle Trip 2026: Kraków to Katowice

A long weekend cycling exploring Poland by bike
11 Jun 2026 12:00pm

Finalist visit: NOMA, Manchester

Urbanism Awards assessment visit to Great Neighbourhood finalist NOMA
24 Jun 2026 10:00am
Members only

Finalist visit: Perth, Scotland

Urbanism Awards assessment visit to Great Town / Small City finalist Perth
30 Jun 2026 9:00am
Members only

Finalist visit: Fort William High Street

Urbanism Awards assessment visit to Great Streets + Spaces finalist Fort William High Street
14 Aug 2026 10:00am
Members only
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