• Foster excellence in urban design in the Northern Rivers;

• Recognise urban design professionals who contribute positively to our region's built environment through innovative and sustainable urban design;

• Educate our community to appreciate and demand quality urban design; and

• Celebrate the special character of our region.

Awards Team
The Northern Rivers Urban Design Awards is a project of the Northern Rivers Urban Design Initiative, the brainchild of Stephen Connelly and Ian Oelrichs. Steve and Ian are urban design and development professionals living and working in the Northern Rivers. They have worked together on the Northern Rivers Regional Strategy as well as eco housing and eco tourism projects. Both are passionate about the Northern Rivers retaining its character and unique identity through high quality, innovative urban design.
Mayne Investments and the Development Board have sponsored the Awards since their inception.

Learn more about The Awards Team

Download the Urban Design Toolkit (1.43MB)

View Northern Rivers Map

Our next Award program will be held in 2009.

For further information about the Awards including nominations or events please contact Lydia Kirby on 66224011 or admin@nrrdb.com.au