COMPETITION AT-A-GLANCE

In a Sentence:  Teams propose innovative projects that transform vacant lots into assets that advance sustainability.

Duration: November 2, 2012 – April 11, 2013

Awards: Two-year lease of a vacant lot and $5,000 seed funding to implement project.  Six project sites to choose from.  Up to four awards will be granted.

Implementation: Winning teams will implement and maintain their projects as living laboratories, teaching tools, and regional sustainability assets for two years

For full competition details and evaluation criteria:  DOWNLOAD COMPETITION BRIEF

Looking for a team, product or resource? Or just want to share an idea? Visit our IdeaBounce site, a virtual message board for the competition!

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

November 2
Public Kick-Off:  Opening event took place at CAM.  See photos & listen to podcast of kick-off speech.

December 10
First Round Submissions Due:  First round submissions include 2-page overview of concept and team qualifications, optional single 8.5×11 format image or 3-minute video.  See all first round submissions.

December 17
First Round Announcement: Up to 15 teams announced here.

January 12
Second Round Charrette:  Mandatory charrette and site visit in Old North St. Louis

January 28
Second Round Submissions Due:  Second round submissions include concept board and tentative implementation plan, optional 3-minute video

February 1 – 28
Public Exhibition:  A selection of first round ideas and all second round submissions available for public viewing at the Old North St. Louis Restoration Group gallery

February 19
Second Round Announcement:  Up to 8 teams

March 25
Final Submissions Due:  Final concept board including site plan, implementation/maintenance plan, and 2-year project budget

April 9
Final Jury Review:  Teams present Pecha Kucha style presentation to jury at reception (not open to the public)

April 10
Announcement:  Winning teams informed (up to four teams)

April 11
Final Event:  Winning teams present concepts to public at 6:30 pm at Bridge, 1004 Locust St. downtown St. Louis

April 27 – EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
Ground-Breaking Ceremony:  Community event in Old North St. Louis